FASHION NEWS AND FEATURES DIRECTOR BETHAN HOLT

Of-themoment mules I’ll be abroad working on Valentine’s

Day, so it would be nice to receive a delectable reminder that a holiday is not too far away, and what better than these satin Mango (via Balenciaga) mules? I’m only interested in useful gifts (one of the multiple reasons I find teddy bears or heart cushions so repulsive) and can assure my Valentine that these will be put to extensive use with dresses, jeans or smart trousers over the summer months. Bow flats, £35.99 (Mango.com) A super-soft knit A luxuriously soft knit may not be the sexiest of gifts, but it would be beautifully tactile and practical. Toast’s merino-cotton mix jumper comes in cheering but wearable shades, and has the longevity potential to still be doling out comfort and cosiness for years to come. Jacquard jumper, £145 (toa.st)