8 looks we’re lusting after
From recycled bags to Day-Glo delights...
4 JOIN THE CHAIN GANG
Online retailer net- aPorter has reported that searches for chain jewellery have increased by 130 per cent — and we’re not surprised. Since designer brand of the moment Bottega Veneta dressed models in jewellery Mr T would be proud of, the fashion world has been accessorising accordingly. Get the look with this chain bracelet (£110,
5 OLD FOR NEW
THAnKS to fashion’s eco push, Mulberry has launched a secondhand initiative. Trade in your old bag at a participating store for credit to spend on a new one, or take it in to get it restored.
6 NEW-WAVE NEON
IT’S time to turn your back on understated navy, black and grey, and embrace acid brights. If the catwalks of Valentino, Versace and Balmain are anything to go by, minimalism is out and Day-Glo colours are most definitely in. Struggling to see how this will work in your everyday wardrobe? If you’re not ready to invest in a green neon summer dress, like Essentiel Antwerp’s fabulous bow design (far left) (£215, essentiel an twerp. com), look for knits, tailored trousers or eye-catching accessories.
Knit, £92, whistles.com; trousers, £97.50, Kenzo at netaporter.com
7 HIP TO BE SQUARE
LOVE them or loathe them, the 1990s classic square-toed sandal is back with a vengeance. They are everywhere on the High Street — just in time for you to treat yourself and start praying for sunshine.
8 TIME TO SHINE
VINYL has entered the mainstream, and it’s now entirely acceptable to be seen in a high-shine trench at the school gates/office/ swanky dinner (delete as applicable). One star buy is this blue version from Topshop (£79, topshop.com). Zara and & Other Stories also have a selection of laminated looks to choose from.