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New beginnings • No longer reserved for brides, the white dress is breaking free from its old-fashioned associations. This season, Naomi Pike discovers designers who are energised by the look’s creative possibilities

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Colour me cabernet • Forget Picpoul or a chilled rosé, for SS24 the fashion world is sticking to Pinor Noir. Dark-red looks – a deeper and more opulent take on last season’s scarlet – were seen at 16Arlington and Altuzarra, together with soft chocolate-brown and dove-grey hues. Meanwhile, Gucci’s oxblood accessories, rendered in glistening patent leather, have become It-girl favourites, with creative director Sabato De Sarno dubbing the shade ‘Gucci Rosso’. Be the one who throws the shade and leave them on red

Introducing: Fidan Novruzova • Meet the Moldovan designer who is building a fanbase with her eccentric footwear and ingenious garments

In conversation: Sam Taylor-Johnson • Back to Black is one of the most talked-about films of the year. Here, its director tells Lena de Casparis why she hopes the story will give Amy Winehouse back her agency – and get us all listening to her music again

Colour coded • Once, fashion editors standing en masse could have been likened to a murder of crows in their all-black looks and poker faces, but in 2024 it’s another story – and colour palette. In place of a wash of black comes boundless colour and print, best paired in new shade formations that hint at a knowing eye and limitless style confidence. After all, there’s ultimately more skill required when it comes to wearing bright shades instead of head-to-toe black. Here’s how the fashion pack are doing it right now: take notes and follow suit.

Those who style together… • The world’s best-dressed people often have an equally stylish plus one. It’s the resurgence of the fashion power couple, where a shared wardrobe and industry clout maketh a happy match. Emma Corrin and Rami Malek don matching tailoring, while A$AP Rocky and Rihanna battle it out for the better handbag collection. Then there are those who work in harmony behind the scenes, from Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault of Knwls to Miuccia Prada and her former co-CEO husband Patrizio Bertelli. When it comes to fashion, it seems love really is all around

Zoom in • Don’t underestimate the power of neutral pieces – understated accessories can work hard. Plus: embrace the season’s new energy with breezy looks that will move you

The standouts • The easiest way to lift a look? With one strong piece that grabs the eye. Think commanding bags in rich, chocolate-box shades or statement shoes in conversation-driving shapes

A fresh take • This spring, florals outgrow their whimsical nature and assume a new, grown-up form, teamed with new neutrals and statement denim

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Clock out • Set your watch to happy hour as the days become longer and the sun shines brighter. Classic timepieces find new appeal when glinting against the midday rays. Wear with retro colours that arrive right in the nick of time

A charmed life • TAKE A LEAF OUT OF BALENCIAGA’S BOOK AND LEAN INTO the idea of a hero bag that holds essentials and is bedecked in whimsical treasures. Business on the inside, party on the outside.

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