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No more hiding behind a wall of grey. This season, the only way to make your presence felt is with a large, bold print. Whether shivering zigzags (Sienna Miller in Jonathan Saunders), bright red butterflies (Liv Tyler wearing a sundress while out and about in Los Angeles) or African-inspired nu-rave patterns (model Arlenis Sosa at the Topshop opening in New York), the message is clear: shrinking violets need not apply - unless they're bold, purple violets on a silk print dress, that is.

Left: Camilla Belle shines on in a diamond-print mini dress by Alexander McQueen.