Symbols of naivety and romantic ideals, bows have been making a strong impact on this season's runways.

A particularly important detail in Jonathan Anderson’s highly anticipated debut at Dior, the bow—long a central motif for the house—was interpreted in several iterations, from large, theatrical bows in gathered fabrics to elegant neckties that exuded feminine sophistication.

Elsewhere, bows took on subversive forms, such as the oversized, sensual, dropped pussy bows at Saint Laurent, while other designers offered whimsical interpretations that added a touch of fantasy and lightness to their collections.