ss17

Spring forward – ten trends to try for 2017



Prada ss17 feathers

OK, I know trends and seasons are ‘dead’ and all that but I can’t help it, trend-speak is ingrained in me! I’m counting the days* til I can shrug off the sixteen layers of padded coats and woollens and prance around in ‘crisp cotton shirts’ and barely there shorts. (Yeah right, I have not worn shorts in this country for at least ten years.)

So here’s my own, personal what-I-want-to-wear-this-spring top ten. (more…)



Extended mix



how to wear supersized cuffs

At the Matchesfashion.com press day, we were all gushing about the Palmer Harding supersized cuff shirts. Shirting is their signature and this sort of detail is enough of a twist to make a statement without overpowering. That said, there are lots of cuff-detailed shirts around now where the sleeves are the main event. (more…)



Margaret Howell unbuttoned



Margaret Howell ss17

Love a bit of wonky styling, and Margaret Howell delivered for her SS17 show. There was a little bit of a #Demnaeffect with the skewiff necklines (think Vetements’ pulled-off jackets) and I liked all the undone details – collars unbuttoned, half-tucked shirts, scarves akimbo. I particularly like the unbuttoned sweater over the shirt… (more…)