This week's 10 favourite things
The rich, fresh colours; the dreamy, underwater landscapes, the gorgeous illustrations: you’re going to have act fast if you want one of Cleo Ferin Mercury’s nautically-inspired scarves. £130, www.cleoferinmercury.co.uk
If you think the cocktail dress was over, think again. New label Three Floor is reinvigorating sexy frocks with sheer inserts, serious cutouts, neon colours and body contouring lines (handy). Great bags, too. £178, www.threefloorfashion.com
Nathalie Trad’s intricately assembled shell clutches have a modern hand-crafted approach to luxury, which has led to her work spending a silly amount of time on various red carpets. Reach for the dream with this Klee Mother of Pearl x Black Resin clutch. £980, www.avenue32.com
Rosie for Autograph continues to knock the socks off other affordable lingerie collections. High summer is inspired by Huntington-Whiteley’s recent trip to Hawaii, with floral hibiscus prints in silk and French designed lace fabrications. £25 and £12.50, www.marksandspencer.com
I’m not kidding: my Grenson loafers are the shoes I wear when I want compliments. Welcome, the Peggy, an American-style preppy saddle shoe as worn by ‘Bobby Soxers’ in the 40’s. Also in blue and pewter. £225, www.grensonshoes.co.uk
I like a piece with a story. This lovely shift dress from Oasis' collaboration with the V&A is printed with a handpainted design by 18th century pattern drawer Anna Maria Garthwaite, who lived and worked just a stone’s throw from Oasis HQ. £45, www.oasis-stores.com
Wearing this short sleeved shirt, by RACHEL ANTONOFF & OTHER STORIES, will make you feel as though you're hanging out in a 1950s soda bar. The inverted box pleat and curved hemline make it modern. £39, www.stories.com
Historic brand Gloverall have upped their game this season with clever prints sourced from 1950s English Sanderson wallpaper but I’ve a soft spot for this multifunctional tan Monty coat, just the thing for summer showers. £199, www.gloverall.com
Increasingly, I look for things that will last season after season, year after year. Danielle Foster’s signature Kelly tote with its clean, structural lines, is one of these. Get it in orange for added oomph. £299, www.daniellefoster.co.uk
Literati and jewellery aesthete Rosh Mahtani created beautiful gems inspired by Dante Alighieri’s poem The Divine Comedy. How, I don’t know, but I couldn’t stop staring at this Pearl and Gold Teardrop Chain ring from her label Alighieri. £180, www.suitehazen.com
