On the catwalk Jil Sander led the way for this summer's colour block trend, clashing hot pink with vibrant orange and cyan. If this much colour makes your eyes water and knees tremble, then fear not. The way to wear this trend is one carefully selected colour at a time, tempered with neutral or darker shades
All by Jil Sander from liberty.co.uk
Photographer: Kevin Foord
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Photographer's assistant: Roger Bool
Model: Josh Parkinson at selectmodel.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
Jil Sander used simple bold T-shirts to build up the colour block looks. Get the look for less with this Aubin & Wills green tee. The quality is among some of the finest we have seen in a long time
From aubinandwills.com Photograph: PR
If there is such a thing as a manly pink, then this, dear friends, is it. The intensity of the colour is in direct proportion to the price tag. If you want to keep the colour punchy you have to spend more and wash at a low temperature
By Jil Sander from mrporter.com Photograph: PR
Chinos are outselling jeans this summer - fact! The hottest colour to snap up is green. These Asos ones offer excellent value for money if you are nervous about splashing cash on a trend that is out of your comfort zone
From asos.com Photograph: PR
The safest of the block brights, cobalt, is really big news this summer. These cotton trousers by Cos look great with a plain tee. If you are embracing colour, choose a yellow one
From cosstores.com Photograph: PR
Summer is here, folks! Well, it was this week. Time to get those pins out. Try this pair of coral shorts with a shirt and suede loafers for a fresh summer look
From asos.com Photograph: PR
Wave goodbye to cut-off shorts for swimming and buy some proper swimmers. The cut on these is great, and could the colour be any more summery? Looks best on darker skin tones
By Orlebar Brown from selfridges.com Photograph: PR
These socks do exactly what they say on the tin: make you happy. Try it if you don't believe us. A flash of vibrantly stockinged foot cheers you up no end on a glum Monday morning
From happysocks.com Photograph: PR
The easiest way to wear bright colour is as footwear. These suede loafers look great without socks with slightly cropped chinos
By Baracuta from office.co.uk Photograph: PR
Nothing says summer like an espadrille. Channel your inner Don Johnson and opt for a punchy shade of mint to bring a touch of Miami Vice style to your holiday attire
From office.co.uk Photograph: PR
What a fine, hardy canvas holdall this is, and look - it is sporting a splash of vivid orange. How very on trend - but not so on trend that come next year you won't want to be seen with it
By Levi's from mrporter.com Photograph: PR
If we still cannot convince you try a splash of block colour in your wardrobe, how about this apple green wallet instead?
By Comme des Garcons from my-wardrobe.com Photograph: PR
