This Season Raf Simons at Jil Sander described his collection as "A mille-feuille of color." His punchy hues were worn in colour blocks such as a bold green jacket, pink tank and canary yellow trousers. This spring the fashion industry has embraced colour
All from jilsander.com
Photographer: Kevin Foord
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Photographer's assistant: Roger Bool
Model: Rachel Joy at premiermodelmanagement.com
Shot on location at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent, a unique maritime heritage destination with galleries, attractions, iconic buildings and historic ships to explore – open every day from 10am Photograph: Kevin Foord
From reissonline.com
Wedges, £80
From aldoshoes.com
Clutch, £30
From wallis.co.uk
Getting your head around colour blocking need not be a struggle. This brilliant dress from Reiss does the hard work for you. Ideal for those with hips and upper arms that they want to hide Photograph: PR
From reissonline.com
Skirt, £35
From topshop.com
Wedges, £390
By Pierre Hardy from net-a-porter.com
Vibrant shades in the same colour family really pop when worn together. Tuck the top into the paper bag waist and let it bag slightly over for a look that is flattering for the large cheste. We can't resist the flash of yellow on these wedges Photograph: PR
From hobbs.co.uk
Suede shorts, £34
From missselfridge.com
Sandals, £85
From jaeger.co.uk
The key to colour blocking this season is to keep it clean. The boxy utilitarian cut keeps it modern and unfussy. Finish the look with these contrast toe cap flats, a must for summer Photograph: PR
From hm.com
Belt, £16.99
From topshop.com
Skirt, £69.90
From mango.com
Gucci showed a subtle version of colour blocking, with tones that follow one another on the colour wheel. If punchy colour isn't for you then dip your toe in with a green skirt, blue belt and keep the top simple Photograph: PR
From zara.com
Vest, £6
From direct.asda.com
Jeans, £165
By 7 for all mankind from my-wardrobe.com
We love the Zara hot pink blazer with this orange vest. For a casual block colour look dress down with jeans Photograph: PR
From riverisland.com
Trousers, £25.99
From zara.com
Wedges, £305
By Jil Sander from net-a-porter.com
If you really want to take the colour block plunge we suggest a punchy green and yellow combo. Wear it with simple black or white matt silk vest Photograph: PR
