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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Simon Chilvers and Priscilla Kwateng

The fashion briefing

The fashion briefing: Topshop satchel
Women's buy of the week: Topshop’s satchel, £50
Isn’t this a shamelessly upbeat handbag with its gold ­twinkle, orange flash and flourish of sexy faux-snake? It has a ­detachable longer strap too, so you can wear across the body during the day, while at night time it is begging to be hugged (a more enthusiastic way to clutch).
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Photograph: David Levene/Guardian
The fashion briefing: Lavenham jacket
Men's buy of the week: Riding jacket, £90
Green being the new black, this Lavenham jacket is one to ­savour. It is part of Asos’s Best of ­British campaign, whereby 18 British brands create exclusive new season looks, all of which are produced in the UK. Other labels taking part are shoe specialist Grenson, bag ­makers Brady and Harrington kings, Baracuta.
available from 4 September, asos.com
Photograph: PR
The fashion briefing: Harris laptop bag
Splurge: Good-looking laptop cover, £225
Rarely do we lust after computer accessories, but when there is navy and quilting in the offing, it is another ­matter altogether. This cover is part of a hot new bag range by ­Harris Elliot, whose background in architecture and ­interior design explains his creation’s sleek lines. Further ­investigation is advised.
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Photograph: PR
The fashion briefing: Alex Turner
Spotted: Alex Turner's too-long hair
We have always liked Arctic ­Monkey Alex Turner’s understated and ­effortless style of trench coats, loafers, relaxed blazers, faded denim jackets, straight (not spray-on) jeans. Lately it has got looser, particularly in the hair department, a likely reflection of his band’s more wayward sound. We can’t help but ponder if the do is not getting a bit too “alternative” sixth-former, though? That said, we approve of his bold blue shirt choice and are ­smitten by Humbug. Totally.
Photograph: Beretta/Sims/Rex Features
The fashion briefing: g-shock watches
Set to fly: Patterned G-shocks, £150 each
The recent barrage of colourful and 80s retro timepieces has seen wrist fashion back in the frame. The ­latest ­collaboration between ­London boutique b store and Casio is a limited-edition ­affair, featuring a polka dot or monochrome plaid take on the G-7800-1ER watch. Out next month. Form an orderly queue. 020-7734 6846
Photograph: PR
The fashion briefing: Jigsaw skirt suit
Question of the week: Is matchy-matchy staging a comeback?
Classy co-ordination is certainly associated with the skirt-suit ­revival, as seen on the autumn ­catwalks of Prada, Max Mara and Lanvin. This boucle tweed ­version by Jigsaw is a decent place to start the non-clashing experiment. Team with a structured handbag.
Jacket, £169, skirt, £95, by Jigsaw, ­jigsaw-online.com
Photograph: PR
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