I wasn’t mad about Prada’s 2011 Spring ‘Carmen Miranda’ Collection or Stella McCartney’s ‘oranges and lemons’ prints when I first saw them on the runway – in fact, back then – I thought – lemon prints would undoubtedly – be a lemon! Amazing how the eye adjusts to unexpected trends as today tropical fruits are [...]

Prada’s Spring 2011 Collection has influenced – and will continue to influence – a whole range of fabulous graphic striped accessories appearing all over the fashion floor. In brightly colored – two tone – bold and graphic combinations – these stripes stand out – whether a hat, a handbag, a fabulous pair of shoes – [...]

Anklets and knee high socks are turning up across the market from top end designers – Prada, Dior and Hermes to Topshop and H&M. In an effort to maintain sales in hosiery over the Spring/Summer period, socks are the latest and hottest – especially when teamed with strappy high stilettos and platforms! Definitely one for [...]

. Ever since Prada showed bicycle shorts in their recent Spring Collection I have been expecting bicycle shorts to turn up across the fashion floor. And I haven’t been disappointed as new versions in both stretch enhanced wovens and knits (and lace) are turning up at all levels of the market. Worn layered under shirtdresses, [...]