The essentials: Full-skirted taffeta dresses, body-skimming shifts, ruffled wrap dresses, boleros, long crocheted coats, knit cardigans, smocked tops, sheer blouses, short leather gloves.

The palette: Black, white, gray, gunmetal, tomato red, crimson, turquoise, teal, tan.

Bottom line: DVF presented a broad range of Spanish-themed frocks for fall; a series of ruffled taffeta dresses was the highlight.

Photo credits: Style.com