Making moves towards the up-and-coming, French Connection call upon Rejjie Snow and India Salvor Menuez. An unlikely pairing, perhaps, an Irish rapper and an artist from New York, but they come together in their own quotes, a central focus of the campaign. Scribbled onto the images by Harley Weir are their own inscriptions on what makes them the talent they are today. Rejjie Snow endearingly states, “I am my family” while India Salvor Menuez is an inspiration to inspire us all, ladies, “I am woman – by nature and by choice”.

As for the clothes? Menuez ups the glam factor in sequinned gowns and frayed mini-dresses, along with some killer heeled boots. While Snow kicks back in houndstooth knits and some blue tailoring we might be snatching from the men’s section of stores.

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ASOS Snakeskin Silver Pencil Skirt

We’re right out the gates in a disco-diva pencil skirt. It’s ultra shiny, and has a snake skin effect print. Pull on tight, pair with some big earrings and be the most sophisticated gal strolling the club row.

Available for £95 from Asos.com

Zara Black Ruffle Pencil Skirt

Zara loves giving a little flare. The chic ruffle cascading down the side of this black pencil skirt offers a flirty, yet always demure touch.

Available for £29.99 from Zara.com

Karen Millen Jersey and Black Leather Skirt

We usually think of Karen Millen as sweet, professional and safe, but this perfectly structured, faux leather and black jersey skirt brings the daredevil out of even the most traditional of Millen-ites.

Available for £99 from Houseoffraser.co.uk

Topshop Pale Pink Vinyl Pencil Skirt

We’re tearing down the shelves in search of this pale pink ray of shine from Topshop. It fits like a glove, gives off a rather lush sheen but keeps in sweet in sugary babe pink.

Available for £38 from Topshop.com

River Island Black Colour Block Pencil Skirt

Colour-blocking is one of the more fun trends of the season, and River Island perfectly executes the trend with a pencil skirt that fits well, plays on texture and has a bit of funk — without looking too fast and furious.

Available for £25 from Riverisland.com

Moschino Cheap & Chic Printed Crepe Pencil Skirt

Monochrome is all well and good, but black-and-white stripes can go from bold to old quite quickly. That’s why this flirty floral from Moschino Cheap & Chic keeps tough with the trend, but adds some needed pattern diversion.

Available for £200 from Net-a-porter.com

French Connection Water Flower Pencil Skirt

Sometimes rough textures and wild primary colours are just… too much. French Connection has its share of fun and fabulous pencil skirts, but we’re surprisingly smitten by this sweet, delicate and very chic water floral print.

Available for £69 from Frenchconnection.com

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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Diane Von Furstenburg On The Go Tote

Tote bags are quite personal, from what (and the amount) we stuff into them, to the shape and colour. DVF respects the woman’s right to tote how she chooses by creating a perfectly sized and shaped tote. Coming in an array of colours and prints, including this very on trend silvery metallic, it’s one of the go-to totes of the season.

Available for £204 from Dvf.com and 02074990886

Smythson Eliot Ivory Large Tote

Practical, pretty and luxurious, this Smythson ivory tote with brown and gold detailing was made for the cool and fashionable businesswoman — the woman who wears white Valentino suits, bright lipstick and Gucci sunglasses while breaking men in the boardroom during her morning coffee. Check out the rest of the chic SS13 Smythson collection in the video campaign here.

Available for £1,395 from Smythson.com

River Island Orange Leather Structured Tote Bag

Nothing brightens up an outfit like a hearty tangerine dream tote — particularly during our present gloom this early summer. The structured leather bag from River Island is simple and very chic with the added gold buckle detailing, for a look that screams expensive without breaking the bank.

Available for £70 from Riverisland.com

Dior Homme Metal Corner Tote

The weekend bag from Dior Homme is sleek, dark and very mysterious. Made from premium calfskin, the tote’s barrel shape and arched handles allow for premium mobility without any extra clunk. From the gorgeous black sheen to the silver metal detailing and tied leather strand, this bag is practically luxurious.

Available for £4,400 from Dior.com, Selfridges,  and 0207 172 0172

Warehouse Contrast Zip Tote

This neutral Warehouse tote seems understated and normal, but has a pleasantly surprising twist — or should we say zip? For conservative socialites and penny pinchers alike, the red contrasting zips strike through the structured tote for detailing that is fun, but not tacky or overwhelming.

Available for £42 from Warehouse.co.uk

Prada Saffiano Lux Colbalt Blue Tote

What more can you say when describing a Prada bag? The Saffiano Lux tote is big rather than cumbersome, bright without seeming brash, and accented without looking trashy. The hues are loud enough for summer, but fit perfectly into the deep pigments of AW13. In addition to the blue, the Saffiano Lux tote comes in an orange/hot pink and a brown/beige two-tone.

Available for £1,290 from Old Bond Street and Sloane Street boutiques and Prada.com

French Connection Printed Horses Black and White Canvas Shopper Tote

The Printed Horses tote from French Connection checks many of the trend boxes: monochrome, leather accents, and animal prints. But the pre-fall AW13 French Connection tote is much more, as it combines the aristocratic past of the black and white equestrian print with a presently urbane cool in the shape and structure of the bag.

Available for £125 from Frenchconnection.com

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter: PardonMe_Lissie)

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Summer. The word alone is enough to make us smile. Sure, this week’s good weather might evaporate in a fog of dreary rain any minute, but that isn’t stopping us from savouring the idea that blue skies and bright days are here to stay. Purity. Calm. A mojito in one hand, sandals in the other and a wardrobe full of whites. We feel good already.

Ranging from well-made basics like the perfect cotton shirt to on-trend pieces like a sheer ruffle dress, French Connection‘s 15-strong collection has got most bases covered, from girly broderie anglaise to sleek, minimal androgyny. There’s also a campaign video, if you want to see the collection (and Suki Waterhouse) in action. Pieces hit stores on 29th April.

www.frenchconnection.com

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