Fashionweek’s happiness theme also manifested itself in a womanly serenity on many runways. The look is simple and understated – elegant construction ensure that a piece, no matter how subtle, receives attention. The serenity comes from knowing that the woman – and her confidence and security -- shines through the clothes.

The week’s defining show, in terms of elegance and innovation, came courtesy of Joeffer Caoc. He has always had a great eye for invisible construction, and it was readily apparent this season. His theme was momentum and his collection of quietly draped, flowing satin and chiffon pieces paired with simple, wide-legged pants and shorts, suggested effortless movement. Caoc reused his origami-style folding from fall to great effect on dresses and tops, but gave them more movement, complimenting the more structured pieces, including a silver sequined shift dress with open back that revealed a minimal black support band. It was only when the models lined the runway at the end of the show that the full rainbow of technicolor brights that Caoc used revealed themselves – a testament to the quiet beauty that dominated the runway.

Montrealer Andy The-Ahn chose a more literal take on serenity – the beauty of angels. By choosing a quieter palette of creams, beiges, peaches and browns, The-Ahn’s handiwork was highlighted – tremendously tailored pencil skirts, ruched and tiered cocktail dresses, and perfect piecework on a gown with vertical ruffles. While it was all heart-stoppingly beautiful – including the feathered eyelashes the models sported – you can’t help but think The-Ahn’s done it before, in another season…although, it could be said that practice does make perfect.

This sentiment also applies to Jayn Simpson, who has been absent from the runway for a few seasons to focus on her bridal business. While her feminine suitings, rendered in menswear fabrics, are beautifully cut and lovely to behold, there has been little progression since her last walk down the runway. There was more novelty in her flapper-style cocktail dresses, with trailing ruffles and dropped waists, and the bridal finale was, of course, a languid knockout complete with an outsized hat/veil headpiece, Simpson, as well as The-Ahn, beg the question of whether good fit and classic styling trump trends.

Pink Tartan has always been a label to blend both of the above. This season, designer Kimberly Newport-Mimram (wife of Joe Fresh Mimram) paired her minimal, streamlined esthetic with the classic confidence of Jackie Kennedy for a timeless look. Trapeze or shift satin dresses in black, white, red, or combinations thereof, played against more structured pieces, like bracelet-sleeved jackets and modish military coats. Bow-necked halters and belted blouson tops rounded out the collection, and hits of fuchsia, Kelly green and navy emphasized the old-money feel. The collection looked right at home at the Four Seasons, where guests were treated to a dainty lunch – there’s no doubt that many of these looks will make future appearances in the upscale Yorkville neighborhood that Pink Tartan aficionados regularly inhabit.