The common thread? All were in nude, of course:

Meanwhile, SS14 also saw the much-anticipated comeback of designer Stefano Pilati as the head of design at Ermenegildo Zegna.

His grown-up collection mixed Italian tailoring with Parisian style, sending an array of nude tones down the runway such as apricot and cream. Delicious:

Although the Gucci and Zegna collections were two of our favourites from the global fashion weeks, several other high-end designers applied nude tones to a wide variety of designs.

From Mediterranean-inspired pastel tailoring at Dolce & Gabbana to neutral Victorian-esque outerwear at McQueen to cream nautical jackets at Balmain, this is set to become menswear’s dominant palette for SS14:

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So how can we nail this luxurious aesthetic in a way that is affordable?

For a minimalist approach to the nude trend, this stylish plain sweater by Selected fits the bill perfectly. Crafted in nude melange cotton and featuring ribbed knit cuffs and hem, you’ll want to team this neutral knit with slim-fit charcoal denim for maximum style impact:

• Selected Plain Sweat
• Nudie Jeans Slim Jim Regular-fit Organic Denim Jeans
• New Balance 420 Trainers

For more knitwear inspiration, ideal for the transition from winter to spring, turn to renowned British brand Reiss. Both the ‘Elm’ and ‘Codey’ are crew neck jumpers in rose, one of the cheeriest of the nude shades.

Elm is a lightweight piece of knitwear, perfect for layering, while Codey is a mid-weight sweater that is suited for those first frosty mornings of spring. Team either style with a similar pink-based pair of trousers/shorts for a tonal take on the trend:

• Reiss Elm Lightweight Crew Neck Jumper Rose
• J.crew Broken In Regular-fit Cotton Chinos
• Common Projects Tournament Leather-trimmed Canvas Sneakers

Lookbook Inspiration: Knitwear