Other old-school, underworld classics, such as fedoras, trench coats and watchman jackets, brought the Mafia looks of yesteryear to an audience that included Joss Stone, Christina Milian and Tyson Beckford.

The toy-gun accessory worn in a holster on slim, low-slung black trousers was too literal and unnecessary.

That said, the suits, especially those for women, looked right on target. Double-breasted blazers with either skinny-or wide-leg trousers exuded power when worn with a dark turtleneck.

The palette here was limited, mostly black, grey and the occasional flash of deep purple.

The purple looked best on sleek jersey gowns for the after-hours supper clubs. Some had plunging V-necks, others complicated draping or a one-shoulder asymmetrical neckline.

A black knit turtleneck dress had just enough leather trim to be a sexy sort of tough, while several black dresses at the end featured chain details.

There wasn't much variation of the men's uniform: very slim-leg pants, fitted jacket and turtleneck, perhaps with a leather "Capone" coat with a grommeted belt to top it all off.

The collection by creative director Michael Ball and input by new designer David Cardona certainly fit in with the rock 'n' roll look emerging as a trend at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, but some audience members mused after the show - what happened to the denim that made this label famous?