Paul Smith

The British fashion legend likens his CAB chair, designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, to an old pair of jeans or a suede jacket that just gets better with use

 Custom services are bringing a new level of fit and finish to jeans

In leather, £130

Intense graphic prints channel a ’60s and ’70s vibe this summer. Styling by Mark Anthony Bradley. Photography by Simon Lipman

Available at both the Albemarle Street and Floral Street stores, the service stretches from suits to eveningwear and separates

Designer brands are now vying for clients seeking individuality, from customised details to elaborate elements of haute couture. Simon Crompton reports

A sharply tailored blazer is still the best way to impart a sense of casual glamour, says our womenswear blogger

Voluminous cuts, abstract prints and unexpected details bring edge to this season’s shirts. Styling by David Lamb. Photography by David Goldman

Boots are becoming a spring staple – worn with fluid skirts and dresses and no small element of fun. Kate Finnigan reports

Paul Smith’s handkerchief hem silk dress is a standout piece in a season that took handcrafts to new heights

This season’s ultra-luxe but freespirited collections cast “laidback” craft techniques in a newly sophisticated light

A creative change of guard at some of fashion’s top houses is ushering in a new era for menswear – and a fresh emphasis on the suit. Simon Chilvers reports

Nicholas Hoult dons power shoulders, pleat-front trousers and loose-cut shirts that echo both the ease and excess of the 1980s. Styling by Elad Bitton. Photography by Damian Foxe. Watches by Jaeger-LeCoultre

Retro-inspired longer-length tailored jackets are back with pizzazz

Cool, crisp seersucker is making a comeback in everything from tailoring to sportswear

Step softly into spring in ice-cream and sugared-almond tones. Styling by Hannah Teare. Photography by Carla Guler. Shot at Ennismore Sessions House

In wool with grosgrain ribbon, £150

Black tie lets down its hair with pops of colour and unexpected embellishments. Styling by David Lamb. Photography by Diego Merino