Her majesty’s secret service
Royal Women at the Fashion Museum in Bath examines the wardrobes of Queens Mary and Alexandra, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret, including this dress by Norman Hartnell (fashionmuseum.co.uk)
A word in your ear
Psssssst! Designer Simon Porte Jacquemus is rumoured to be lined up for one of the big jobs in fashion’s latest round of musical chairs. These lemon and spiral earrings could be a future heirloom. £190, Jacquemus (brownsfashion.com)
Art you can wear
H&M’s latest Studio collection for men and women, inspired by a major exhibition at Paris’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs, draws on Japan’s minimalistic design, with clean lines and a utilitarian feel. From £29.99 (hm.com)
Work out in style
Men’s sports kit can be quite dull. Luckily, Asos have come to the rescue with their first activewear range, ‘Asos 4505’. Dynamic prints and colours from the key fashion trends, all enhanced with performance technology, will give your gym bag a welcome revamp. And the hoodies, sweat tops and pants look as good on the street as they do on the treadmill. From £40 (asos.com)
Dresses for less
The collaboration between Eudon Choi and Modern Rarity at John Lewis is the perfect opportunity to invest in a designer dress at a more affordable price. Choi picked his favourite dresses from the last seven years. From £140 (johnlewis.com)
Style counsel
Bring some West Coast cool to your spring wardrobe. The second collection of Mr P, the own-brand collection from Mr Porter, taps into the effortless style of artists such as Dennis Hopper and Ed Ruscha circa 1960s LA. Think laidback jersey, stripes in classic Americana shapes and wide-leg chinos. From £65 to £695 (mrporter.com)