Utility Chic: Miu Miu

Style meets function for Miu Miu’s spring collection, as traditional female workwear is reimagined and romanticised in floral and embellished pinafores and ruffled poplin aprons tied as tops. Garment-dyed fabrics and vintage-effect leathers contrast the pretty florals and delicate macramé detailing to give edge to a collection that’s an ode to women’s labour, both at home and away. The sort documented by photographers Dorothea Lange and Helga Paris - both of whom Miuccia Prada studied while designing the collection.

The brand’s iconic ballet flat also gets a utilitarian twist, with a wide strap and buckle and rubber sole fit for the gym, while robust leather boots and mules perfectly pair with the brand’s garment-dyed gabardine dresses and mini-mini skirts that are sure to be spring essentials, layered up or down. Elsewhere in accessories, leather and metal jewellery are hardy accomplices, as are the Utilitaire shoulder and shopping bags in black nappa leather and chocolate brown suede, with extra large pockets and belted strap. The gabardine pouch with its fishing rope handle is a take-everywhere summer staple.