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Ravishing nightwear worthy of the stars of Hollywood’s heyday is seducing a new audience, says Lucia van der Post

Louche, languid and laidback are the watchwords in tailoring, as suits and separates nod to the 1990s. Styling by Grant Woolhead. Photography by Damian Foxe

Damian Foxe dresses model Malaika Firth in the standout pieces of the season. Photography and styling by Damian Foxe

Menswear inspired by hiking gear is setting athleisure on a compelling new course. Mark C O’Flaherty reports

Feathered, fringed, frayed, refined or floaty – knitwear shows its true potential this season. Photography and styling by Damian Foxe

Bring your winter wardrobe in line with the season’s striking new crop of chic, utilitarian, uniform-inspired designs. Styling by Millicent Simon. Photography by Paul Smith

With their new, relaxed silhouette, today’s trouser suits are a winning combination of quiet confidence and languid elegance, says Clare Coulson

Capture the spirit of the late 60s/early 70s revival with the latest updates on chunky knits, leather coats and shearling. Photography by Damian Foxe. Styling by Grant Woolhead

Sophisticated new takes on the casual classic for women. Photography and styling by Damian Foxe

Town or country? These hard-working rural staples with an urban twist will take you with ease from meadow to metropolis. Photography by Diego Merino. Styling by David Lamb

This autumn’s glamorous, tactile coats in over-the-top fluffy textures and an uplifting colour palette combine cosy allure and mood-enhancing oomph, says Clare Coulson

Rust, amber, caramel and bronze offer a rich and sophisticated palette for autumn. Photography and styling by Damian Foxe

Cool, Western-inspired pieces marry machismo with ornamentation, says Tom Stubbs

The latest pre-collections salute the poised elegance of the decade. Styling by Millicent Simon. Photography by Rachel Weiss

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

Puffed sleeves, appliquéd python, dramatic proportions… take your pick of this season’s contemporary spins on the classic trench, says Clare Coulson

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