Home pick: Purple and pink Chuck Taylor Missoni trainers from Converse
What? Purple and pink Chuck Taylor Missoni trainers from Converse. Priced at £95.
Where? Available online from Schuh
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My name is Paul Smith
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Accessories pick: Orange and blue velvet angel sandals from Pring Paris
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Summer reading: Adorned in Dreams by Elizabeth Wilson
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Christmas shopping on the rails
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Greyhound Lovers Dress by Natalie B Coleman
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