07/02/09 - The result is an interesting combination of vintage French military culture and exotic details in a bright colour palette that avoids dark tones at all costs. Navy tailored jackets blend with Arab-style trousers in a chic ethnic mix.

If designers start out with a solid creative concept, the results are generally consistent. If they manage to add a touch of genius, the collection will be a big hit. Alexandre Plokhov, who designs Versace's men's collection in collaboration with Donatella, took his inspiration from the French foreign legion, bringing the look to life with ethnic details.

The result is an interesting combination of vintage French military culture and exotic details in a bright colour palette that avoids dark tones at all costs. Navy tailored jackets blend with Arab-style trousers in a chic ethnic mix.