Be the First: The AW17 Trend Report The new season starts here

Fashion is taking inspiration from the rich fabrics of a gentleman’s wardrobe to craft meticulously tailored pieces. Glen checks, Argyle, houndstooth, plaids and tweeds step forward to dominate the new season’s sartorial scene. The weaves and patterns are potent with storytelling and dare us to pick up a plaid habit.

Labels are rewinding back to the ‘90s, finding a new love of message tees that proclaim your thoughts and values on your chest. Sometimes playful with a cheeky double entendre, oft provocative to incite a revolution - what’s not to love?

The season’s new midi-dresses have plenty of volume providing freedom and flow, with trapeze silhouettes leading the charge. Sheer effects, lace, voile-like cottons and silks, ruffles and delicate straps encapsulate the new vision of pretty.

Proclaim your allegiance with a clubhouse stripes from your favourite brands. Keep the rest of the look simple or go all out, either way; it’ll be clear that that you are a jolly good sport.