Fashion pick: Venus French-lace dress from Lover

Fashion pick: Venus French-lace dress from Lover

Who? Lover What? We love the figure flattering form of this Venus French-lace dress from Lover, the Australian brand from design duo Susien Chong and Nic Briand. The cut is very reminiscent of 30s Shanghai qipao but with the addition of lace and a lifted front hem, it’s very much an updated look. Priced at £810. When? Available now Where? Available online from MatchesFashion.com How? Buy now from MatchesFashion.com

Fashion pick: Florence print jumpsuit from Reiss

Fashion pick: Florence print jumpsuit from Reiss

Who? Reiss What? Jumpsuits can be on the side of ridiculous at times but we think this Florence print one from Reiss is just on the right side of fun. The snake-skin design is subtle and the cut is elegant so you can be sure that this is a serious outfit. They say that it’s a “desk-to-dinner” essential and, well, we can’t help but agree. Priced at £195. When? Available now Where? Available online from Reiss How? Buy now from Reiss

Fashion pick: Giddy up joggers from House of Holland

Fashion pick: Giddy up joggers from House of Holland

Who? House of Holland What? Let’s call these louder than life giddy up joggers from the House of Holland your Friday night fancy pants. What are you going to do with them? White blouse, heels and a clutch – you have a perfect dancing outfit. Well, what are you waiting for? It’s not too cheesy to giddy up. Priced at £160. When? Available now Where? Available online from House of Holland How? Buy now from House of Holland

Fashion pick: Graphic silk dress Tina from AntiKOD By HapsatouSy

Fashion pick: Graphic silk dress Tina from AntiKOD By HapsatouSy

Who? AntiKOD By HapsatouSy What? The Tina, a patchwork silk dress from AntiKOD By HapsatouSy, feels like a throwback to the 70s. But with the right accessories, it’ll look like the next big thing. That’s all down to the clever choice of colours and the just-so tailoring, keeping things modern. Bring back the patchwork, we say! Priced at £344. When? Available now Where? Available online from Carnet de Mode How? Buy now from Carnet de Mode

Fashion pick: Hip zip throw from Braintree

Fashion pick: Hip zip throw from Braintree

Who? Braintree What? Looking for something cosy to wrap up in as autumn approaches? This hip zip throw from ethical fashion brand Braintree is just the thing to take you through to winter. Made with 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton, it’s comfy, stylish and available in a range of different colours. Priced at £54.90. When? Available now Where? Available online from Braintree How? Buy now from Braintree

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Post-war fashion illustrations at Gallery 8

Who? Gray M.C.A. What? Specialists in modern and contemporary art, Gray M.C.A., are holding an exhibition of post-war fashion illustrations. Four decades of fashion illustrations are on display from the 1940s to the 1970s, by fashion illustrators from America, Germany, France and Great Britain. Often drawn from memory, of what was seen in the fashion shows, the illustrations capture the elegance of the runway pieces with simplicity and subtlety. Prices for the pieces range from £300 – £10,000. When? 11th to 16th September, by invitation Where? Gallery 8, 8 Duke Street St James’s, London, SW1Y 6BN How? For more information and to request an invitation, see www.graymca.co.uk