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Pure and simple • The unassuming white shirt has emerged as the surprise hero piece of the spring/summer 2026 season. Laura Craik explores its enduring appeal

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Va va BLOOM • From Celine’s mini dresses decorated with psychedelic sprays to the catwalk takeover of reworked vintage fabrics at Chloé, there’s no hiding from horticulture. Our favourite way to wear florals? Consciously clashed, as seen at Dries Van Noten.

Lucila SAFDIE • Friendships inspire this rising designer, and she extends the feeling to all aspiring Lucila girls

Jill SCOTT • The legendary star is back. With a new outlook and her first album in more than a decade, she’s reaching greater heights than ever

A majestic APPROACH • A new exhibition celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe puts her personal style front and centre this season, writes Naomi Pike

Ready for ACTION • Dressed-down days have a new MVP this spring as cargo pants (ideally in khaki or camo) pick up the slack from denim jeans. Wear them with ballet flats, floral prints or a natty cardigan for fail-safe outfit combinations that work hard – so you don’t have to.

The best of BOTH WORLDS • Meet the designers bringing high fashion to the high street

Let the CAT OUT • This season’s take on ribbons has a feline flair. The pussy-bow blouse was a must-have on the catwalks: edged up by Jonathan Anderson for Dior; worn with studied indifference at Saint Laurent; and adorning country-club ensembles at Ralph Lauren. Originating from the dandyish cravat, it later became a political staple and the embellishment of choice for power dressers from Marlene Dietrich to Kamala Harris. Wear yours glam rock like Gucci, or prim and proper à la Valentino. Style it masc; style it femme. By our count, the pussy bow has at least nine lives.

TRACK star • THIS MONTH, PREPPY GETS A NEW-SEASON MAKEOVER — THINK ELEVATED WITH AN EDGE — WHILE PASTEL-HUED ACCESSORIES AND SOFT TEXTURES TAKE CENTRE-STAGE

PREP in your STEP • COLLEGIATE-INSPIRED STAPLES GET A DISTINCTLY COOL-GIRL UPGRADE FOR SPRING. DRESS DOWN ARGYLE KNITS AND PINSTRIPE SHIRTS WITH NEW-SEASON DENIM, OR STYLE UP BLAZERS AND BOMBER JACKETS WITH BARREL-LEG TAILORING AND HEELS FOR A SUBTLY SEDUCTIVE FLAIR

The softest HUE • NOW IS THE TIME TO EMBRACE A SPRING COLOUR PALETTE WITH PASTEL BLUES, SWEET PINKS AND WARM NEUTRALS

THE cat’s pyjamas • Dolce & Gabbana’s spring/summer 2026 show was one big slumber party, with models storming the catwalk in a range of the designers’ sexed-up loungewear. Take the look out into the wild by mixing stripes, animal print and a playful attitude.

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WRITTEN in the STARS • Look to the zodiac for style inspiration and make your new-season jewellery picks align with your horoscope, with gold medallions from Alighieri and Van Cleef, or a diamond-adorned signet ring from Anita Ko. It’s time to wear your sign on your sleeve.

Smooth OPERATOR • WELCOME TO THE SKIN ISSUE, WHERE WE TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO MANAGING ADULT ACNE, FROM EFFECTIVE...