Balenciaga and presumably Charlotte Gainsbourg, who as the muse and model for the fashion house’s new scent is likely dousing herself in the stuff morning, noon and night. Balenciaga main man, the rather dishy Nicolas Ghesquière, has told Char that his gorgeous violet fragrance with a peppery twist is the perfect addition to her signature trench.
£42, from Harvey Nichols, harveynichols.com
Photograph: Guardian
If you’re living in long johns, faux-fur, ski boots or something similarly designed to keep you warm, then shopping for spring clothing might seem a nonsense. But if, in spite of this, you’re gagging for a splash of retail therapy, this Bex Rox bracelet could be right up your alley. It has a modern take on chunky chain jewellery, but is classic enough to last beyond a season; it’s got a marvellous magnetic fastening device, and it’ll sex up any old long johns.
£150, brownsfashion.com
Photograph: Guardian
You know what you’re getting from labels such as Gant – classic Americana with a Euro splash. Fine – but not exactly groundbreaking. This spring, though, its men’s Rugger range (ignore the terrible name) has some pleasant surprises, like this cable-knit jumper, ideal with faded jeans. For yellow-phobics, an army green parka or a red anorak with on-trend utility pockets might be more the ticket. A new Gant “concept” store on London’s Regent Street opens next week too.
£69, gantuk.com
Photograph: Guardian
