Fashion pick: Lief wrap-front silk dress from Isabel Marant

Fashion pick: Lief wrap-front silk dress from Isabel Marant

Who? Isabel Marant What? We love the asymmetry of this runway piece from Isabel Marant. Debuted for the SS16 season, the silk and cotton-twill fabric wraps and flows around the body. It’s a perfect smart-casual number for something like a cocktail evening or an art exhibition opening. Priced at £495. When? Available now Where? Available online from matchesfashion.com How? Buy now from matchesfashion.com

Fashion pick: Apples and pears backpack from Radley

Fashion pick: Apples and pears backpack from Radley

Who? Radley What? Backpacks are in and we love this apples and pears design from Radley. Inspired by a London cockney rhyming slang, it’s fun but also stylish enough to be used for work. Inside, there’s a zipped pocket as well as separate compartments for your phone and pens. Priced at £79. When? Available now Where? Available online from Radley How? Buy now from Radley

Wool hooded coat with faux-fur trim from Halifax Traders
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Ten of the best fur-trim coats and jackets

There’s a few things that make winter less cold, harsh and unbearable. Hot drinks is one that will always offer comfort. The open hearth is another. But if you’re out and about, nothing beats a fur-trim. The fluffy and luxuriously soft fur, whether faux or real, give the semblance of being curled up in bed. On the right coat or jacket, it can also look decidedly stylish without being over the top. And even better? A few of these are currently on sale. Sounds good? Start here: Wool hooded coat with faux-fur trim from Halifax Traders   Priced at £150. Currently on sale. Available from House of Fraser Lucy gilet…