Alexander McQueen proclaimed Charles Darwin the inspiration of his S09 collection.  Interpreted by McQueen via skeletal neck pieces; Darwin’s theory of evolution involving science and nature has become an evident trend amongst a trio of hip New York based jewellery designers who are making waves in fashion circles with their romantic-gothic collections.

They’re as common as Christmas lights this season but the jury is still out for me on whether cummerbunds for women are brilliant or just plain wrong. There’s beaded flapper-esque and circus style ones, silky ones, art deco ones and leather corset shaped ones in sweety colours. All very enticing but say the word cummerbund and what comes to mind is either portly...

There are certain items, which are so girly, so feminine and impractical that you can’t help but love them. This is true of feathers, they are a frivolous embellishment, they have no purpose except to look superb. Whether you prefer marabou or ostrich or just generic feather, they always add a cheeky twist to any outfit. Conjuring up images of 1930s film stars or burlesque...

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Ok, so it’s not the most obvious winter choice - especially in this not-so-lovely weather, but the little white dress will brighten any room and will certainly make one stand out among the little black dress wearers of this season.

Fast forward four months and visualise yourself heading off to the office in your underwear, strutting your stuff as a space invader, or working the Miami Vice look. Not such a pretty picture, is it?

Miu Miu started the trend; Roberto Cavalli continued it and now the high street have adopted it as their own. I am of course talking about insects.

So the party dresses are hitting the shops and it’s time too start thinking about your investment dress for the coming social season. One style that dominated the catwalks and now the high street, is the 1920s inspired flapper dress.

At once daring and classic, jacquard, or brocade if you prefer, is the sophisticated girl’s choice for evening wear this winter. There’s something just so very classy about it. No other fabric has such a depth of texture and colour. It says class, it says taste and above all it says quality. More than that though, its unique characters and mix of woven threads means...

As with many of our favourite fashion trends it all started with Sex and the City and the quirky style of leading lady Carrie Bradshaw.