10 THINGS WE LOVE
An uplifting array of silver suits, sequined tops and pearly headpieces
1 TH E PARTY HEM
This season, it’s all about fun fringing. Balance playful passementerie with simple separates and accessories that bring a burst of colour.
Tulle and sequin dress, £14,745 Balenciaga. Linen and feather jacket, £2,950 Brunello Cucinelli. Leather sandals, from a selection Dolce & Gabbana. Calf-skin bag, £1,450 Fendi
2 TH E STATEMENT PEARLS
Why wear a string about your neck when you can crown yourself a Pearly Queen instead?
Beaded pearl headpiece, £595 Simone Rocha
3 THE LIGHT TRENCH
Stave off unexpected downpours in style with a pale Armani coat. Contrast the floaty pussy-bow detailing with a crisp white shirt for a professional finish.
Gabardine trench, £520 Emporio Armani. Muslin shirt, £950 Ermanno Scervino
4 TH E MONOCHROME MINI
Celebrate the warmer weather and keep it short and sweet with this Saint Laurent jacket – trousers optional.
Belted jersey jacket, £2,175; floral choker, £380, both Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
5 TH E RETURN OF THE STILETTO
Banish the bedroom slippers and stand tall in these towering square-toed slingbacks. Leather heels, £660; leather bag, £1,285, both Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
6 TH E POWER POUCH
Big enough for practicality, glossy enough for revelling; this bag means business.
Leather clutch, £1,720 Louis Vuitton
7 THE DISCO SUIT
Don’t save sequins for after dark. Tap into spring’s spirit of liberated exuberance and dazzle in the daytime with this sparkling pewter look from Louis Vuitton – guaranteed to make alfresco dining a glamorous affair.
Sequin jacket, £4,500; matching trousers, £3,500, both Louis Vuitton. Leather sandals, about £645 Laurence Dacade
8 THE SHEER MAXI
The catwalks were awash with diaphanous, floor-length dresses like this light-blue Dior number. Pair it with statement flats and chunky accessories for a modern spin.
Silk muslin dress, £8,000; intarsia bra, £970; matching knickers, £820; leather bag, £2,600, all Dior
9 TH E METALLIC POP
Don a suit of fashion armour with Valentino’s shimmering silver body teamed with simple white trousers – a nod to this season’s high-low trend.
Sequined jersey body, £2,500 Valentino. Leather bag, £270 Vivienne Westwood
10 TH E WIDE-LEG TROUSERS
Bid farewell to your skinnies: it’s all about the baggy fit right now. Wear yours with a belt and a streamlined top for a chic look that’s as comfortable as it is striking.
Pleated trousers, £267 Iro. Satin belt, £595 Manolo Blahnik