And this is why we go to trade fairs. Trawling the halls at one of Paris's biannual accessories shows, we stumbled on a Japanese womenswear brand which halted any further progress. Founded by Yuka & Yusuke Nakagawa in 2007, Nicholson and Nicholson is all about impeccable craft and simple beauty.

Spring Summer 26 consolidates Nicholson & Nicholson's position as one of the most beloved and sought after brands on the Womenswear floor. This season plays to their utility strengths with oversized cotton duster coats, paired with relaxed pants and simple skirts; navy and off white suiting teamed with micro checked shirts and elegant lyocell/silk mix tops. Staff personal orders? There were many.