KATE SPADE (New York) Gingham Wrap Dress

Ruffled and feminine without the fuss — this Kate Spade New York wrap-dress in cheerful gingham easily takes you from weekend brunches with the girls to a special date. Complete the look with bare legs and tonal shoes, or keep your look contemporary with colour-pop heels.

(RRP US$398)

The gingham trend has popped up around the 2013 runways.

The magnificent Miuccia Prada is even making gingham for Autumn 2013.

FRED PERRY Woven Shirt

No man's wardrobe is complete without shirts. Forget standard solids for a little bit though; it's time to embrace checks. These well-cut woven shirts are comfortable and soft (100% cotton) and finished with heritage brand Fred Perry’s signature Laurel Wreath embroidered on the chest.

Simply perfect when teamed with, say, raw denim jeans, slim chinos, or this season’s on-trend tailored city shorts.

Founded by tennis superstar Fred Perry and adopted by the Mod scene in the 60’s, the Fred Perry label is celebrating its diamond anniversary (60 years) this year.