Stepping out in style this winter is all about colourful leg wear. Thick, vibrantly coloured stockings and tights have never been so fashionable. Anybody who is anybody will be wearing a pair to brighten up black and grey winter outfits. Get crafting your own leg wear now to wear all winter long.

Backstage, the Proenza Shouler show in New York was a kaleidoscope of colour, with the models’ vibrant hosiery adorning legs. The catwalk was more of a rainbow of colour, with tights and stockings paired with contrasting-coloured heels and outfits.

Equally colourful was the DKNY show with purple, red, green and yellow opaque leg wear teamed with colourful knits and patent footwear.

Personalize your own by having fun with colour dye – or go that one step further by adding colourful embroidery. If you are feeling really adventurous, why not crochet a pair from scratch to mimic fishnet hosiery?