If you’ve been planning to take an art class this summer or enjoy a paint night with your friends, the trend of painterly splashes just may reinvigorate your warm weather wardrobe. Whether you’re going out for cocktails or attending a meeting, paint inspired patterns can quite literally make a splash everywhere. We’ve rounded up our favourite runway approved ways to rock the season’s most artistic trend now.

Casual Chic

Try bringing life and colour to the sidewalks with bold, unapologetic bursts of colour (as spotted on the Chanel catwalk). Embrace this funky trend with a pleated watercolour-toned dress, adorned with splotches of red, yellow, blue and violet. Try styling your frock with straight black trousers, big silver sunglasses, a chain strap handbag and flat silver sandals.

Work Wear

For a more business appropriate spin on Summer 2016’s painterly prints, look no further than the Dolce & Gabbana catwalk. Trade a vibrant colour scheme for the more refined, sophisticated look of grey splashes on a white frock. Meanwhile, a flared midi dress with three-quarter sleeves, a voluminous hemline and a high neckline can help to wrap up your look.

Evening

As day turns into night, draw your sartorial cues from the fiery streaks of yellow and orange at Prabal Gurung. Slip into an airy white off-the-shoulder creation with soft fabric and a thigh-high slit up the leg. For a finishing touch, a pair of bold yellow strappy sandals can channel the warm colours in your dress and complete your fashion statement.

Photos: Vogue Runway