Summer Fashion

Topshop has launched its festival collection inspired by Kate Bosworth, which ultimately plays into the brand's multi-dimensional, interactive Summer campaign. From the acid-washed denim dresses and buckle-strap wedges to the pink-dipped feather angel wings, silver slip dresses (made for frolicking), and essential white separates, the line-up has Bosworth's mark on every piece. "To gain learning experience from the Topshop design team has been a great opportunity for me. Our intent was to create fresh, wearable, and effortless festival pieces. I am proud of our work together and I adore these pieces," Bosworth said.

Along with the collection debut, a short film shot by Bosworth's fiancé, Michael Polish, entitled The Road to Coachella, was released today, too. The dreamy video reveals Kate Bosworth roaming Mono Lake, CA, in a handful of effortlessly styled Topshop looks. Consider this the beginning of Topshop's Summer campaign — which aims to celebrate British festival style and the discovery of music — and click on for your first look at the collection (to be available online and select peices in the Sydney store soon), campaign, and short film. Images courtesy of Topshop

Miranda Kerr, who signed on as the face of Mango for Spring '13, is back — and she's the star of the brand's Summer '13 campaign. Shot by photographer duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, Kerr shows off a lineup of perfectly styled ensembles that makes us wish for warmer days, the kind that instantly makes you think, "I want to dress like her." Among the stand-outs? A crisp white blazer, the perfect floral jacket, and printed pants we can't wait to live in. Click on to see the complete Mango Summer '13 campaign here.

Victoria's Secret released the third issue of its 2013 swim catalogue, titled "Summer of Sexy." And to showcase this latest round of swimwear, Candice Swanepoel, Alessandra Ambrosio, Erin Heatherton, and Maryna Linchuk took the beaches (once again) in a lineup of very sexy looks. From the curve-enhancing push-up iterations — complete with gold-chain detailing and lacy overlays — to the retro ruffle-trimmed suits, to the sportier floral-printed bandeaus and bottoms, this is the kind of warm-weather styling that actually applies, albeit with a much sexier VS tinge, to the getaways we'll we dreaming of when Winter hits. So if you've got surf, sun, and sand on your mind — and in your sights — then click on for a preview of the swim catalogue now, and shop the collection at Victoria's Secret. — Additional reporting by Marisa Tom

The rumors were true: H&M has tapped Beyoncé to be the face of its Summer campaign, and the first look at the partnership shows the singer lounging on the beach in the Bahamas. "I've always liked H&M's focus on fun and affordable fashion. I really loved the concept we collaborated on to explore the different emotions of women represented by the four elements — fire, water, earth, and wind," says Beyoncé. The print ads and outdoor billboards are slated to read "Beyoncé as Mrs. Carter in H&M," an introduction that fittingly reflects the name of her upcoming world tour, which kicks off April 15. Additionally, a commercial will be released, featuring one of her new tracks, "Standing on the Sun." So, when can we expect the Beyoncé x H&M takeover to begin, er, continue? Now, click on for your first look.

The real test of a trend's longevity can be narrowed down to one factor: are people wearing it? Thank goodness then for street style snaps! If we look to the northern hemisphere's season-that-was, we can suss out what pieces were a must-have and what to give a wide berth to. This street style crew has proven that the loudest prints are in demand, that the '90s-Americana denim jacket was made for complementing your most romantic dresses, and that your edgiest leather accents certainly have a place in your warm-weather wardrobe. From statement hues and power pants to crisp, all-white ensembles and ultra-feminine details, we're breaking down the Summer's best (and boldest) trends with some help from our favourite street stylers.

Your shortcut to street-style trendspotting:

• Opt for Americana-cool in a denim jacket
• Add interest via the eclectic printed tee
• Go the slick route with a black blazer
• Get flirty with an extra dose of femme
• Work it in a dynamic printed bottom
• See the maxi effect in action
• Channel some serious statement hue power
• Punch it up with luxe leather
• Witness the all-white ensemble takeover
• Join the head-to-toe print revolution

Source: Phil Oh, and Getty.

Now here's a little somethin' to make Summer feel a touch more tangible. Enter stage left; the One Teaspoon swim campaign. Dropping in-store (and online) now, the local label's swim offerings are just as cool as their festival-ready, Erin-Wasson-approved ready to wear line. Think along the lines of mismatched animal prints, molten metallic two-pieces, flashes of fluoro pink, wear-all-Summer-long onesies and smudgy abstract graphics — any of which would look pitch-perfect with a pair of OT's iconic denim cut-offs. Jump aboard with model Anna Tunhav on this cool-as-it-gets castaway adventure.

Designers Liberty and Somer Watson (yep, sisters, hence the namesake label), aren't new to the fashion scene, but their Spring/Summer '12 offering marked their debut Fashion Week presentation. As their collection hit the runway you could almost hear the collective gasps from the crowd at what was a revelation of epic fashion proportions — these were clothes every woman craves to own, and wear, on a daily basis. For the working woman, soft tailoring and fuss-free silhouettes were on offer in crisp white and nude, while evening wear was presented with sequins, lace and plunging necklines in everything from dresses to jumpsuits. Weekend wear took a sporty turn thanks to utility-style jackets and relaxed florals, and the palest of pinks lent a feminine edge to slim-fit pants, relaxed tees and slouchy knits. Whether you like your silhouettes kept tight and sexy, or prefer something slightly more oversized and exaggerated, Watson X Watson delivers the goods, and then some.

• Colours: White, pale pink, black, nude and khaki.
• Trends: Exaggerated sportswear, soft tailoring and relaxed '90s style.
• Key Looks: Cropped leather pants in black and silver, the perfect anorak mixed with a fitted white dress, floral-print bomber jacket with pink pants.
• Accessories: Multi-buckle heels in white, tan and black. Tiffany & Co. RUBEDO metal jewels.

Leave it to Topshop's latest pastel offerings to get us in the mood for the weekend. Its Spring Equinox collection is a dreamy mixture of vintage-inspired frocks, sheer fabrics on futuristic shapes, and cool neon hues juxtaposed against the softest Spring shades. So far, we've mapped out a handful of airy-fairy ways to layer iridescent cap-sleeved minis with metallic underlays and canary-coloured tees; revamped our go-to classic denim blouse with a long, flowy maxi skirt combo; and plotted out the most masterful ways to play up feminine silhouettes against bold silver and gold accents. Take a look at the girliest, most shimmery Spring looks from Topshop now — and see what warm weather outfits you can conjure up, too.