The hottest styles and trends from David Jones Spring/Summer show

STRIP off your sweaters, because in the fashion world — summer is here. And if you’re into swimwear, this trend leaves little to the imagination.

IT MAY be nippy outside, but the fashion stakes are heating up for the David Jones Spring/Summer launch.

Stripping off the sweater in place of summery swimsuits, it was all about V-necks and thigh-high bikini lines for the annual show.

On Wednesday, David Jones took to the runway with the help of models Jessica Gomes, Victoria Lee, Adut Akech as well as international supermodel and former Victoria’s Secret angel Karolina Kurkova, and younger brother of Gigi and Bella Hadid, 19-year-old Anwar Hadid.

Model Karolina Kurkova wearing Jets during the dress rehearsal of the David Jones Spring Summer 2018 Collections Launch held at Fox Studios Australia in Moore Park. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Left to right: Australian models Jessica Gomes and Victoria Lee along with Czech model Karolina Kurkova walk the runway during the David Jones Spring Summer 2018 Collections Launch, in Sydney, Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Picture: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

Jess Gomes at the David Jones Spring Summer Collection Launch. Picture: Matrix Media Group.

Victoria Lee stunned in a white swimsuit at the start of the show. Picture: Matrix Media Group.

Marking the imminent return of hot days and balmy nights, the runway show — held in August each year — marks the official end of winter. Well, in the world of fashion anyway.

Thigh high-cuts took centre stage for swimwear. Picture: Richard Milnes/MEGA

Pretty in pink Not much risk of tan lines here. Picture: Richard Milnes/MEGA

Classic black, with a twist. Picture: Richard Milnes/MEGA

The show marked the start of summer in the fashion world. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images for David Jones.

Speaking to news.com.au, ambassador Victoria Lee said the trends this season will feature lots of colour, texture and high cut swimwear.

“There’s a real mix this year,” the 27-year-old, who grew up in country NSW, said.

Bold? Check. Thigh high? Check. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: (L-R) Jessica Gomes, Anwar Hadid, Adut Akech, Karolina Kurkova and Victoria Lee walk in the finale of the David Jones Spring Summer 18 Collections Launch at Fox Studios on August 8, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images for David Jones)

Jess Gomes stunned in green. Picture: Matrix Media Group.

International supermodel Karolina Kurkova stunned on the runway. Picture: Matrix Media Group.

Victoria Lee’s legs went for days. Picture: Matrix Media Group.

“There’s some beautiful asymmetric cuts, high waists and V-necks. Most are very beautiful but practical this season.”

Models pose backstage ahead of the David Jones Spring Summer 18 Collections Launch. Picture: Mark Nolan/Getty Images for David Jones.

Lots of patterns feature at this years spring/summer launch. Picture: Mark Nolan/Getty Images for David Jones.

High cut, high heels. Picture: Richard Milnes/MEGA

Ms Lee, who moved from he home in Narrandera to the bright lights of New York several years ago, said her favourite style is the higher cut one pieces.

“It elongates your legs, and is a really flattering cut,” she explained.

“My favourite is a fitted one piece, and there will be a large variety [of them] this season.

Some of the swimwear on show. Picture: Mark Nolan/Getty Images for David Jones)

Models poses backstage ahead of the David Jones Spring Summer 18 Collections Launch. Picture: Mark Nolan/Getty Images for David Jones.

Matching wrap. Bikinis still have a place. Picture: Richard Milnes/MEGA

Bold colours, and floaty fabrics were a winner. Picture: AAP/Dan Himbrechts

“While there will always be room for bikinis, the beauty of a one piece are the details which make them really stand out. They make me feel really confident and sexy.”

The evening featured Australian womenswear brands such as Zimmermann, Camilla and Marc, Christopher Esber, KitX and Bianca Spender, as well as key new season accessories from Sarah & Sebastian, Celine, Ellery, Bally, and RM Williams.

The beauty looks were kept sleek and simple for the runway. Picture: Mark Nolan/Getty Images for David Jones.

The looks were kept sleek and simple, with bold lips and smooth, dewy skin with bronzy tones.

The hair, styled by Aveda’s Creative Director Terri Robertson-Kirkwood, was sleek, shiny and simple, which she said will be a big trend heading in to spring and summer.

Lindy Klim arrives at the David Jones Spring Summer 2018 Collections Launch. Picture: AAP Image/Joel Carrett.

Sylvia Jeffreys on the red carpet. Picture: Richard Milnes / MEGA.

Drawing from the campaign ‘House of Spring’, around 350 guests — including Sylvia Jeffreys, Jasmine Yarbrough, Lindy Klim and Anna Heinrich — watched on as 50 designers made their way down the runway.