1. Budding designers
Florals in summer aren’t a cliché but a necessity. This spring, designers trod a garden path of big and bright all-over prints. No shrinking violets here.
Dress Dh219, Sfera
Skirt Dh7,560, Erdem at The Modist
Dress Dh1,350, Self Portrait at Bloomingdale’s Dubai
Skirt Dh279, River Island
Dress Dh229, River Island
Shirt Dh928, Baum and Pferdgarten at The Modist
2. Scream ice cream
Express your sweet side with good-enough-to-eat candy colours. Choose a colour palette of pastel pinks, blues and lilacs and tangy sherbet oranges and yellows.
Blazer Dh895, Iris and Ink at The Outnet
Trousers Dh3,105, Madiyah Al Sharqi
Top Dh449, & Other Stories
Top Dh99, Garage
Bag Dh299, River Island
Skirt Dh2,200, 3.1 Phillip Lim at The Modist
3. Stay on track
Racing stripes, zips, mesh panels and waterproof fabrics bring the field to fashion. As seen at Gucci, Celine and JW Anderson, brands are combining sport with sophistication for an elegant look.
Skirt Dh189, Zara
Jacket Dh149, Forever 21
Jumper Dh189, Stradivarius
Sandals Dh505, Cosmo Paris at Bloomingdale’s
Trainers Dh379, River Island
Bag price on request, Furla at Boutique 1
4. Double denim
Demin never goes out of fashion but this season try doubling up and going for a head-to-toe look as seen at Calvin Klein and Fendi – if you dare!
Jacket Dh179, New Look
Jeans Dh1,200 Frame at The Modist
Jumpsuit Dh1,230, MIH Jeans at Shopbop
Coat Dh1,806, Regina Pyo at The Modist
Jacket Dh189, Stradivarius
Dress Dh599, Monsoon
5. Crayola colours
Think back to your childhood years of clashing colours and rainbows. Pair saturated hues to create a look seen at MSGM, Marni and Roksanda, or find pieces with built-in brights.
Jumper Dh189, & Other Stories
Shoes Dh799, Kurt Geiger
Trousers Dh8,270, Adam Lippes at The Modist
Bag Dh3,562, Aigner
Dress Dh209, River Island
Top Dh249, Sfera
Dress Dh429, River Island
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