There are some fantastic prints around this Summer. Lots of over-scaled painterly fl orals with a gorgeous, impressionistic quality. Perfect for special occasions and guaranteed to attract admiring glances. Add tonal accessories – belt, bangles, clutch bag – and you’re away.

Summer is the time to be bold with your colour choices. This fabulous fuchsia – a hot pink if ever there was one – thrives in stronger sunlight, especially if you have a bit of colour in your skin. Apart from vivid jewel tones, sorbet colours are perfect for t-shirts and jackets in combination with white.

Think Ava Gardner in Mogambo or Meryl Streep in Out of Africa and utilitarian safari style suddenly becomes chic and glamorous. It’s all about the cut, the fabric – our new easy care linen blends are so comfortable to wear – and fashionable details like drawstring details and tabbed sleeves.

If you go down to the beach this Summer make sure you dress up. Luxury beachwear is where it’s at. Beaded kaftans, gauzy cover-ups and shimmering accessories are essential. Don’t forget those heels.

Nautical stripes, boat necks and blazers always look great in Summer but they’ve been given a fresh new twist this Summer with fi ne jersey fabrics that drape beautifully and fl oaty wide-leg trousers for that laid-back marina-hopping look.