With spring on its way, now is the perfect time to look ahead to the new season – and it’s a tale of two halves. From Seventies styling to slick utilitarian silhouettes, the options are as diverse as they are delectable
RETRO SWING
Call it hippy deluxe, festival chic or bohemian romance – whichever way you look at it, the spirit of summer is distinctly Seventies. Suede and denim are the textures to fall for, complete with exaggerated florals and relaxed silhouettes for laid-back swinging style
TEXTURE CRUSH
From A-line skirts to figure-flattering flares,
suede provides the perfect fit for retro styling.
Take your cues from Gucci, Derek Lam and
Emilio Pucci (above, from left)
Make House of Holland your guide
and take a hyper-real approach to
floral prints this season. The epitome
of retro chic
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EASTERN PROMISE
For a master-class in print, pattern and stylised silhouettes, look no
further. From Céline to Matthew Williamson, designers took
inspiration from the East this season with beautifully ornate results.
Think decorative and luxurious
Seen at a host of shows including Fausto Puglisi, obi belts and kimono silhouettes are key this season
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UNIFORM CHIC
Simple, sleek and strictly sophisticated, the catwalks
championed an elegant approach for spring with
designers Ralph Lauren, Victoria Beckham and Hermès
taking the front line