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Even Gucci, a label more known for its haute rock playboy went tech-sporty with neoprene hoodies and a jodhpur-tracksuit trouser. In London, James Long's cycling-inspired Beyond the Velodrome show was one of the highlights, with its mesh, sweats and nippy zip tops. Jil Sander's shorts were a similar shape to Long's – wide and loose. Suits are still part of the conversation but they're less dressy, less business, less traditional. Take the opening look at Lanvin – a rich blue suit with loose trousers and invisible fastenings, or Louis Vuitton's check suits worn with bandana print scarves for reference.A columnist recently expressed her disdain for summer. My response would be something like this one from John McEnroe. The British summer is the best time of the year. Long days. Loads of things to do. Plus, where else can one wear layers of clothing throughout most of June and July? I looked through some recent photos of people getting their summer on and came up with a list of possibilities chrome hearts eyeglases for summer refuseniks to help them enjoy the great British summer.Sweet 16-ers and octogenarians pull off pastels with aplomb. For the ages in between, these hues can be a bit tricky/treacly. But after a steady diet of brilliant brights and flashes of neon, these sorbet shades might be just the palate cleanser you crave. Fresh options blend multiple shades — from cantaloupe to berry pinks and blues, as in Ted Baker's chic pleated summer dress — or mix soft pastels with unexpected prints, as at Erdem.
