Indulging in the real deal or going faux – let leather add a layer of luxury for spring. From subtle colour to high-shine, just call it the ultimate outfit elevator

Once a fashion faux pas, leggings are staging a comeback – thanks to Paris’s most prestigious maisons. We asked French style muse Camille Charrière to take them for a spin

Mary Jane flats are the perfect springtime shoe. They’re comfortable and work with a variety of outfits. Try them with tapered trousers or cigarette-style jeans for an easy, everyday look. Add a white

A NEW SEASON ALWAYS BLOWS IN A DIFFERENT STYLE DIRECTION, BUT THERE’S ONE ENDURING CLASSIC THAT NEVER SO MUCH AS WAVERS. NAUTICAL STRIPES, CRISP WHITE COTTONS AND THE CHIC TRINITY OF BLUE, WHITE AND RED…

OUR FAVOURITE LOOKS FROM THE SPRING SHOWS (PLUS THE BUYS WE’LL USE TO RECREATE THEM)

The capital’s designers proved they know how to sell the fantasy, say Rebecca Lowthorpe and Henrik Lischke