Women's jackets

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

This sophisticated style marries tonal warmth with easy elegance – perfect for the lighter months

Myriad sun-drenched and earthy shades bring palpable heat to summer dressing. Styling by Elad Bitton. Photography by Damian Foxe. Shot at Amangiri Resort, Utah

Fort Lonesome adds chain-stitched design flair – be it floral motifs or pet Dalmatians – to denim jackets and suits

This delightfully dotty piece knocks spots off the competition

From brilliant brogues to jungle-print silk trousers, Young British Designers is a hotbed of burgeoning fashion dynamos

Leather and suede are set for summer with a new look that has the feel and sophistication of silk. Avril Groom reports

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

Where to click for chic but hardworking staples

Pierpaolo Piccioli’s vision for Valentino is eliciting a rapturous response, as he recasts the maison’s couture culture without losing any of its romanticism. Jo Ellison meets the International Designer of the Year. Portrait by Richard Grassie

Big or small, regular or random, prepare to go dotty this season. Styling by Hannah Teare. Photography by Carla Guler

Dolce & Gabbana’s fabulous wool and feather jacket provides a masterclass in first impressions

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

The covetable collection, hand-picked by women celebrated for their slick sartorial style, showcases the designer’s sharp yet sexy aesthetic

This enticing boutique, with its colourful mix of clothing, homewares, gifts and “Kiwiana”, is at the resurgent heart of a New Zealand town

Feisty, graphic prints take centre stage in the new resort collections. Styling by Anna Hughes-Chamberlain. Photography by Luis Monteiro

The fashion outpost is designer Osman Yousefzada’s first walk-in store

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