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Dressing myself back to life • Through the grief of losing her parents, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie began to embrace the joy of clothes again AS TOLD TO TAMISON O’CONNOR

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SUNNY side up • We’re manifesting summer early this year, helped along by the catwalk’s must-have hue: egg yolk. Seen at shows from Marni to McQueen, warm-marigold tones are this season’s brightest note, giving us the dopamine hit we need. The weather forecast might not be sunny just yet, but that’s not stopping our wardrobes from being so.

A new MOVEMENT • Frothy tutus and ballet leotards are permeating the spring collections, reports Naomi Pike

A table for two • Romance is back on the menu, with foodie haunts across the country summoning up an atmosphere where love is in the air. Choose the best spot in the room to delight your date

TRASH talk • One person’s throwaway is another person’s treasure. Meet the creatives leading a rubbish revolution

Francesca LAKE • With her eclectic statement pieces and a glittering fanbase that includes Rihanna and Erykah Badu, the designer is bringing her Jamaican culture to the red carpet and beyond

Denim DAYS • Don’t save your ‘jeans and a nice top’ look for Saturday night – instead, take your cue from the fashion crowd, who are owning dialled-up denim at all hours of the day. A relaxed boyfriend cut feels modern and goes well with everything from embellished vests to boho blouses. Wear with kitten heels or sandals for the perfect finishing touch.

Emma GREDE • The British businesswoman has been named one of America’s richest self-made women by Forbes, has the Kardashians on speed dial and is the first Black woman to be a Dragon in the Den. Now, Emma Grede has her sights on opening the pathways for others

THE short OF IT • American writer Dorothy Parker once said: ‘If you wear a short enough skirt, the party will come to you.’ If that’s the case, then the SS25 collections have the makings of one major blow-out. Itsy-bitsy hemlines were spotted all over the catwalks, with thigh-grazing party dresses leaving little to the imagination at Coach, Loewe and Emilia Wickstead. When cocktail hour arrives, make your sartorial order short and sweet.

GOLDEN hour • AS THE DAYS GROW LONGER AND THE SUN LINGERS A LITTLE LATER, EASE INTO THE WARMTH OF THE SEASON. LIGHTER FABRICS, SOFTER TONES AND GILDED ACCENTS REFLECT THE GLOW OF SPRING’S RETURN

Lighten UP • SPRING HAS SPRUNG, WHICH MEANS IT’S TIME FOR A FASHION REFRESH. OUR TOP PICKS ARE EASY TROUSER SHAPES, PLAYFUL PRINTS AND ACCESSORIES THAT POP

WATCH out • THIS SEASON’S MUST-HAVE ACCESSORY? A STATEMENT TIMEPIECE, WHETHER IT’S SLEEK AND MINIMAL OR BOLD AND OVERSIZED

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Pink pony CLUB • POLISHED TO PERFECTION, THESE BLUSHING JEWELS SHINE WITH ROSE GOLD HARDWARE, PINK GEMSTONES AND GLOSSY ENAMEL. BEST SERVED WITH A CHILLED GLASS OF ROSÉ AND A BALMY SUNSET VIEW

ZEST for LIFE • Blood orange, bright lemon and tangy tangerine: the shades of these Ralph Lauren Polo Play leather bags pack a citrusy punch. Borrowing from the vivid hues and easy silhouettes of the house’s iconic polo shirts, their soft shapes and spacious interiors make picking just one a challenge. Why not try them all?

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