This season the catwalk was blooming with art-inspired hand-painted bold flowers in rich, vibrant colours. Do away with wishy-washy floral patterns and paint or embroider loud and proud Bold blooms instead. Start planting and crafting yours now in plenty of time for high summer!

Chiffon is this season’s style essential, dominating the fashion runways of everyone from Celine and Fendi to Chanel and Marc Jacobs. Go for all-over Sheer delight or sew in see-through chiffon panels for a cutting-edge take on this old summer favourite.

From chiffon neck scarves to wide, obi-style fabric belts, Beautiful bows appeared all over the international catwalks this season, with Chanel, DKNY and Ralph Lauren all picking up on the trend. If you want to add a touch of style and sophistication to your summer wardrobe, nothing could be simpler!

Embroidered flowers can be added to anything, use bold and bright colour combinations and wear your blooms loud and proud on your accessories and garments.