Striped dresses, delicate florals, and other varied prints had their moment in the spotlight, but the true showstopper came in the form of a strapless bustier dress in patterned chiffon that closed out the show. Floor length, it was the shade of café au lait printed with a wispy navy floral design, and as the model later revealed backstage, it even has pockets. But then, many Max Mara designs do — it’s practically a trademark of a brand that manages to combine fashion with utility with looks to suit every figure and fancy.

Find your new Max Mara ensemble during the Max Mara Trunk Show: Saturday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue, located at The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert. The trunk show is free and open to the general public.