Laces, eyelets, ruffles and knots: the four key trends set to make it big in s/s 2016
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It’s the minute details that take centre stage for s/s 2016. Enhance your look with the addition of a metallic eyelet or a streamlined frill
Fashion: Lucy Reber
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Edgy eyelets
The perfect minimal adornment for your new season pieces and far chicer than a stud, sometimes it’s the negative space that counts. Wear an eyelet punched skirt with a simple white tee and sporty sandals for slick spring styling.
Catwalk shots: Thomas Tait
Edgy eyelets
Bag, £369, Claudie Pierlot (claudiepierlot.com)
Edgy eyelets
Dress, £125, Marciano by Guess (guess.eu)
Edgy eyelets
Cuff, £720, Chanel (chanel.com)
Edgy eyelets
High heels, £89, Dune (dune.co.uk)
Edgy eyelets
Top, £115, Karen Millen (karenmillen.com)
Edgy eyelets
Sunglasses, £129, McQ (mcq.com)
Edgy eyelets
Skirt, £80, River Island (riverisland.com)
Edgy eyelets
Jacket, £185, Warehouse (warehouse.co.uk)
Edgy eyelets
Sandals, £99, KG Kurt Geiger (kurtgeiger.com)
Edgy eyelets
Jacket, £280, AG Jeans (agjeans.com)
Neat knots
A strategically placed knot of fabric can change the whole look of an outfit. Simply update your summer coat with a fabric belt or slip on flat mules for the ultimate in laid-back cool.
Catwalk shot: Proenza Schouler
Neat knots
Bag, £795, Jimmy Choo (jimmychoo.com)
Neat knots
Bangle, £285, Balenciaga (net-a-porter.com)
Neat knots
Coat, £249, Jigsaw (jigsaw-online.com)
Neat knots
Boots, £110, Aldo (aldoshoes.com)
Neat knots
Jumper, £11.99, New Look (newlook.com)
Neat knots
Dress, £39.99, Mango (mango.com)
Neat knots
Bag, £99, Cos (cosstores.com)
Neat knots
Mules, £128, AllSaints (allsaints.com)
Neat knots
Jacket, £160, Armani Exchange (armaniexchange.com)
Neat knots
Dress, £65, Finery (finerylondon.com)
Neat knots
Bag, £795, Jimmy Choo (jimmychoo.com)
Refined ruffles
JW Anderson and 3.1 Phillip Lim have proved that frills can work for the grown-up woman. Pick one dramatic item to wear with a minimal outfit, keeping things streamlined.
Catwalk shot: 3.1 Phillip Lim
Refined ruffles
Shirt, £225, MiH Jeans (mih-jeans.com)
Refined ruffles
Dress, £149, Liu Jo (liujo.com)
Refined ruffles
Earrings, £290, Marni (marni.com)
Refined ruffles
Top, £28, Red Herring at Debenhams (debenhams.com)
Refined ruffles
Dress, £200, Michael Michael Kors (houseoffraser.co.uk)
Refined ruffles
Jumper, £215, Kate Spade New York (katespade.co.uk)
Refined ruffles
Skirt, £65, French Connection (frenchconnection.com)
Refined ruffles
Dress, £1,510, Gucci (matchesfashion.com)
Refined ruffles
Skirt, £280, MacGraw (avenue32.com)
Refined ruffles
Socks, £5, Calzedonia (calzedonia.com)
Luxe laces
Seen across London and Milan, the addition of a laced-up neckline or looped edge makes any piece cutting edge. This isn’t a folk trend, rather the addition of a crafty element to contemporary looks.
Catwalk shot: Antonio Berardi
Luxe laces
Skirt, £45, Asos (asos.com)
Luxe laces
Clutch, £35, Topshop (topshop.com)
Luxe laces
Sandals, £80, Comptoir des Cotonniers (comptoirdescotonniers.co.uk)
Luxe laces
Tunic, £280, Current / Elliott (currentelliott.com)
Luxe laces
Dress, £230, Diesel (diesel.com)
Luxe laces
Cardigan, £140, Stefanel (stefanel.com)
Luxe laces
Shoes, £65, John Lewis Weekend (johnlewis.com)
Luxe laces
Bag, £450, Longchamp (longchamp.com)
Luxe laces
Jacket, £59, Hollister (hollisterco.com)
Luxe laces
Top, £199, Sandro (sandro-paris.com)
Luxe laces
Bracelet, £145, Thomas Sabo (thomassabo.com)