Fendi

Damian Foxe selects the standout looks of the season. Styling by Damian Foxe. Photography by Andrew Yee

£359

The new way to wear hide is to layer it up, creating high-octane all-leather ensembles. Styling by Damian Foxe. Photography by Luis Monteiro

A new pastoral mood is taking root – and with its rustic textures, artisanal details and relaxed silhouettes, it’s fertile ground for easy elegance this summer. Clare Coulson reports

Bold new sunglasses with ornate, geometrical forms are amping up the style stakes, says Avril Groom

Turn up the heat this summer with sinuously elegant fashion – and furniture – in sizzling hot shades. Styling by Millicent Simon. Photography by Andrew Yee

This season’s mix of casual knitwear and edgy hide is a suave new take on a retro groove, says Tom Stubbs

... and the cyclamen and the cherry blossom and the rose, as designers embrace shades of pink in all their floral beauty. Photography by Damian Foxe. Styling by Millicent Simon

This season’s relaxed, super-comfortable tailoring is right on the sartorial money, says Tom Stubbs

Made from ultra-soft calf leather, the Lui is available in black, teal or tan

Novel tailoring that plays with proportion, pattern and quirky detailing is the talk of the town. Styling by Damian Foxe. Photography by Diego Merino

Strong style and high performance are bringing fashion house skiwear in from the cold, says Tom Stubbs

The graphic prints of the resort precollections channel Eighties glamour with fresh pizzazz. Styling by Millicent Simon. Photography by Nik Hartley

A towering forest of works by Giuseppe Penone is taking root in Fendi’s historic Rome HQ as a prelude to the Italian fashion house’s donation of a monumental commission to the city. Francesca Gavin has an exclusive audience with the artist. Photographs by Valentina Sommariva

£390. Also in other colours

Novel spins on quilting are striking a chord with women seeking all-weather wear with a dash of urban chic. Clare Coulson reports

£385. Also in other colours

Autumn’s chill calls for the lustrous warmth of velvet, which this season is casting a wonderful opulence over our homes as well as our wardrobes. Styling by Julia Brenard. Photography by Alex Bramall