The best trends of spring/summer 2015 - in pictures

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  Seek out the trouser silhouette everybody’s talking about – culottes. Complement the monochrome floral print with a plain black tank and a light denim bomber; accessorise with bold gladiators and a pearl-adorned cuff. 1. Denim bomber, Dh350, Gap, Marina Mall, 02 681 1255; The Dubai Mall, 04 339 8784. 2. Culottes, Dh200, Miss Selfridge. 3. Tank top, Dh35, New Look, Yas Mall, 02 565 1622; The Dubai Mall, 04 434 0737. 4. Cuff, Dh500, Dinz at The Zoo Concept, Jumeirah Beach Road, 04 349 5585. 5. Sandals, Dh575, Zara, Yas Mall, 02 465 1487; The Dubai Mall, 04 330 8567.

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  Indulge your sporty side while keeping it feminine in a dazzling metallic maxi and jersey-style tee. Turn up the volume with a combination of python pumps, a pastel cross-body bag and oversized pearls. 1. T-shirt, Dh85, New Look. 2. Skirt, Dh960, Jigsaw, Yas Mall, 02 565 1370; The Dubai Mall, 04 339 8644. 3. Earrings, Dh455, Sretsis at s*uce, The Dubai Mall, 04 339 9696. 4. Bag, Dh10,780, Chloé at Harvey Nichols, Dubai. 5. Heels, Dh170, Next, Marina Mall, 02 681 1124; The Dubai Mall, 04 339 9685.

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  For a day of meetings, take a laid-back, luxe approach with a printed monochrome blouse, camel-coloured trousers, black slingbacks, a perforated leather bag and a necklace with a pendant in opulent turquoise. 1. Top, Dh129, H&M, Yas Mall, 02 492 6534; The Dubai Mall, 04 330 8327. 2. Trousers, Dh325, Banana Republic, Al Wahda Mall, 02 443 7006; The Dubai Mall, 04 339 0462. 3. Necklace, Dh950, Y Eyes at Bloomingdale’s, The Dubai Mall, 04 350 5333. 4. Bag, Dh595, Armani Exchange, The Dubai Mall, 04 339 9472. 5. Heels, Dh3,450, Manolo Blahnik at Bloomingdale’s.

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  Try out one of the season’s biggest trends – denim on denim, and go bright and chunky with your accessories. Think 3-D florals, punky studs and textured metallics. 1. Top, Dh125, Gap. 2. Jeans, Dh579, Tommy Hilfiger, Abu Dhabi Mall, 02 645 9927; The Dubai Mall, 04 339 8097. 3. Necklace, Dh2,500, Shourouk at Harvey Nichols. 4. Bag, Dh7,860, Valentino at Harvey Nichols. 5. Sandals, Dh275, Marks & Spencer, Marina Mall, 02 679 6920; Dubai Festival City, 04 206 6466.

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  Keep it cool in a denim dress with cut-out sleeves, accompanied by avant-garde shades, jewelled earrings, a silver satchel and pointed flats in patent black. 1. Dress, Dh1,100, Dee by Dalia at s*uce. 2. Sunglasses, Dh1,325, Khaleda Rajab + Fahad Almarzouq at Boutique 1, The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, 04 425 7888. 3. Earrings, Dh55, Topshop. 4. Flats, Dh200, Next. 5. Bag, Dh3,635, 3.1 Phillip Lim at Bloomingdale’s.

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  Take a style cue from recent shows and wear grey on grey, livening up the lack of colour with a head-turning necklace, cat-eye sunnies and shiny gold shoes. 1. Top, Dh 1,395, Liu Jo, The Galleria, 02 626 6619; The Dubai Mall, 04 339 9001. 2. Trousers, Dh149, Koton, Yas Mall 02 565 0437; The Dubai Mall, 04 434 0750. 3. Necklace, Dh3,030, Shourouk at Symphony. 4. Sunglasses, Dh1,640, Erdem at Boutique 1. 5. Heels, Dh 2,210, Sergio Rossi at Harvey Nichols.

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  Comfort is key this season and there’s no better way to reflect that sentiment than with a boyfriend-style striped shirt in sky blue with leggings and matching flatworms. Studded shades, a marble stone ring and panelled tote add just the right amount of zing. 1. Shirt, Dh299, H&M. 2. Leggings, Dh95, New Look. 3. Sunglasses, Dh 2,475, Prada at Harvey Nichols. 4. Ring, Dh40, Topshop. 5. Sandals, Dh275, Aldo, Marina Mall, 02 681 5798; Mall of the Emirates, 04 341 0362. 6. Tote, Dh205, Next.

The key to dressing this season is to combine athletic undertones with minimalist twists, topped with a feminine flourish. So pick up some staple gingham and python prints, essential denims and knockout accessories to pull off these must-try trends.