A Stitch in Time

Hark back to the 70s with this season's Charlie's Angels-inspired tailoring� a clash of colours and striking retro patterns with bold prints

Featured June 08

Hark back to the 70s with this season's Charlie's Angels-inspired tailoring� a clash of colours and striking retro patterns with bold prints

FASHION BY KATIE GREENGRASS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON LIPMAN

Hollie wears leaf print duster coat (�227) and crochet knit vest (�145) by Hoss Intropia, kick flare jeans (�234) by Dittos, vintage suede belt with gold disc clasp (�20) by Urban Outfitters, purple rim sunglasses (worn on head) (�209) by Roberto Cavalli, disc ring with bird motif (�10) by Freedom at Topshop.

Benoit wears polo shirt (�208) by Erotokritos, trousers (�107) by Matinique, trilby (�15) by ASOS.

Hollie wears floral dress (�85) by Pepe Vintage, patent cork heel wedge shoes (from �200) by Schmacher Cream, sunglasses (�239) by Tom Ford at My Wardrobe, lurex stripe headscarf (�103) by Missoni at My Wardrobe.

Hollie wears floral dress (�507) by Pocket Venus, half moon pendant necklace (�589) by Erickson Beamon, orange coral ring (�184) by Pebble. Benoit (right) wears oval print cotton shirt (�50) by Ben Sherman, brown trim tank top (�70) by Farrah, beige cord slacks (�32) by H&M, pink silk printed tie (�70) by Sand.

Hollie wears denim shirt (�36.90) by Mango, denim hotpants (from �150) by Siwy, patent fold suede boots (�190) by Fornarina, peacock feather drop necklace (�327) by Erickson Beamon, square wooden bangle (�51), wicker bangle (�89) and layered wood bangle (�57) by Pebble, blue, white and silver bangle (�20) by Urban Outfitters. Benoit wears pinstripe jacket and trousers (�290) by Ben Sherman, floral printed cotton shirt (�75) by Matinique, leather studded bracelet (�10) by Topman.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON LIPMAN (www.SIMONLIPMAN.CO.UK).
STYLING BY KATIE GREENGRASS (www..KATIEGREENGRASS.CO.UK).
MODELS: HOLLIE AT SELECT AND BENOIT AT PREMIER.
MAKE-UP BY CANDY YELDHAM AT MINX AGENCY (www.MINXAGENCY.COM)
USING STILA. HAIR BY LANA GRAND.
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANCE BY CLAIRE BRAND.
FASHION ASSISTANCE BY SALMA EL-SAYED.

STOCKISTS:
www.ASOS.COM
www.BENSHERMAN.COM
www.BUNNYHUG.COM
www.ERICKSONBEAMON.COM
www.EROTOKRITOS.COM
www.FARRAHSLACKS.COM
www.FORNARINA.COM
www.HUDSON.COM
www.MANGO.COM
www.MATINIQUE.COM
www.MY-WARDROBE.COM
www.PEBBLELONDON.COM
www.POCKET-VENUS.NET
www.ROBERTOCAVALLI.COM
www.SAND-EUROPE.COM
www.SCHMACHER.DO
www.SIWYDENIM.COM
www.TOPSHOP.COM
www.TOPMAN.COM
www.URBANOUTFITTERS.CO.UK
www.VVROULEAUX.COM

FASHION FORECAST

WORDS BY KATIE GREENGRASS

Carla Chameleon
After a shotgun wedding to one of the most powerful politicians in the world, leggy Italian singer Carla (was Bruni, now Sarkozy) has become an ambassador of style. Her fashion renaissance, showcased at various high profile functions, has seen her dressed head to toe in new season Dior and looking uncannily like Jackie O. She may be polished to first lady perfection now, but she's also the woman who paraded half naked down catwalks for ten years, had wild affairs with rock stars and left her philosopher husband for his own son-hardly the epitome of demure. Carla has copped on to the fashion industry's longing for a royal style icon to replace Diana, and we've all fallen under her spell.

Women
The Great Denim Debate
When it comes to jeans, there's usually a myriad of choice, but this season there are really only two options; ultra tight skinny jeans (yawn) or wide as you like flared jeans (yay). Whichever cut is in-keeping with your wardrobe, make sure they're blue; grey denim is so last season!
Kick flare jeans, �101, Fornarina. www.fornarina.com

Men
Say it with Flowers
The big menswear print this season is floral but it's a tough trend master (you may end up looking like the missing member of the Village People). The trick is to go for retro prints and wear them strictly on shirts-floral shorts are more along the lines of YMCA than cutting edge fashion.
Retro print shirt, �19, H&M. www.hm.com

Clunky, hard-to-wear and the inspiration behind the most vulgar footwear craze of the Millennia (Crocs); who would have thought clogs would find their way back on to the fashion radar? Luckily, this season's takes on Holland's national dress errs more on the side of subtlety. This time it's namely a menswear trend, so men, opt for your clogs in breathable leather like these from classic brand Birkenstock. Wear with cropped or rolled up trousers � la agn�s b's boys. And women, there's always a pair of loafers� Black clogs, �195, agn�s b, www.agnesb.fr; Boston clogs, �75, Birkenstock, www.birkenstock.com

Sounding off

"I'm always multitasking. Eating, on the phone, interview, everything all at once."
German beauty Heidi Klum on the trials and tribulations of being a supermodel.

PHOTOS: REX FEATURES