JEAN PAL GORGEOUS! Rugged, casual and forever sexy, our favourite fabric re-asserts itself on the runways. Be a denim goddess in a mini bandage dress. Or pull off blue-collar chic in a jumpsuit. Relive the early 1990s in a denim shirt, or go absolutely unleashed in frayed and tortured jackets, skinny leggings, waistcoats and vests. Washed, bleached, stained or pure-hued are all good. Dark denim steps aside to let lighter colours rule this season. Go on, put Kurt Cobain to shame with your sexy-grunge appeal.

WRAP UP Scarves are essential this spring-summer. They are the best friends of mobile ladies, adding a quirky, dressed-up touch to any outfit. They keep the dust away from your face, your hair; they keep you warm in chilly airconditioning. Yes, scarves are a boon. Wear them around your neck with a fringed edging, or around the head for some peasant hippy charm. Tie them around your handbag for a gypsy feel. Floral, graphic and animal prints, woven stripes and checks, crushed or plain textures, rectangular or shaped – pick your own best buddy with a thousand virtues.

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