Right now, the pre-spring collections are dropping in stores. These clothes are the ultra-accessible precursors to the full-on catwalk looks that arrive later in the season. They point to the runway trends to come, so whatever you buy now should not only meet your current wardrobe needs, but take you through summer and beyond. This is our guide on what to invest in.
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HANG LOOSE
Balenciaga Pre-Spring 2016
Get ahead of the spring/summer catwalk trend for looser, softer tailored pieces with these effortless wear-any-day clothes.
How to wear now: Layered together. Note: trousers are getting wider, shoulders softer and knitwear is your statement piece.
How to wear later: Go heavier on silver and gold – they’re the new summer neutrals.
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Chanel Pre-Spring 2016
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Chloé Pre-Spring 2016
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Mulberry Pre-Spring 2016
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Sacai Pre-Spring 2016
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LACE UP
Edrem Pre-Spring 2016
Easy to fall for, but not so easy to wear, lace in all its forms (whisker-fine to open-weave macramé) can look brilliant.
How to wear now: Wear dresses as tops over smart denim or masculine trousers.
How to wear later: Bare summer legs. Always apply the non-pretty footwear rule: sneakers or chunky boots only.
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Christopher Kane Pre-Spring 2016
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Gucci Pre-Spring 2016
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Valentino Pre-Spring 2016
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Victoria Beckham Pre-Spring 2016
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SUTIS YOU
Altuzarra Pre-Spring 2016
Brighter and bolder for the coming months, Pre Spring sees you ditch the black and the grey in favour of rainbow dressing.
How to wear now: team with a cashmere roll neck and ankle boots.
How to wear later: flimsy cotton t-shirts, rolled up sleeves and sliders.
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Bottega Veneta Pre-Spring 2016
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Givenchy Pre-Spring 2016
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Gucci Pre-Spring 2016
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Roksanda Pre-Spring 2016
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PLEATS PLEASE
Christtopher Kane Pre-Spring 2016
Just one of the more romantic takes on Pre Spring. Flirty and floating the more pleats the better.
How to wear now: choose pastel colours and pair with heavy chunky knits. The more oversized the better.
How to wear later: silk camisoles tucked in and white trainers.
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Altuzzara Pre-Spring 2016
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Mary Katrantzou Pre-Spring 2016
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Michael Kors Pre-Spring 2016
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POWDER SHADES
Balenciaga Pre-Spring 2016
How to wear now: layered into your wardrobe with your darker colours. Pair with pastel shades of lipstick for an icier take on colour.
How to wear later: pastels will look great with metallic highlights. Offset power shades with denim.