London-based designer Ashish showcased Panama hats as part of his Spring 2012 collection during his runway show earlier this week. His collection makes liberal (I would say excessive) use of flower motifs and bright colors. You can read the full story and see pictures at the Daily Mail.

Personally, I’m not a fan. I’ve always been a believer in less is more, and the way these designs clash just doesn’t work for me. I’m also not in love with the boots and the makeup. The Panamas are surprisingly nice, though — normally designers feature low-quality knockoffs, while these look like they might actually be from Ecuador.