TRUE BLUE

Denim has never slipped off the style radar, but the fashion world has really got the blues this spring.

Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana and Twenty8Twelve didn’t just add a dash of the blue stuff, their models broke the rules by layering denim over denim.

Turn your wardrobe true blue with denim jackets, shirts, shorts, dresses, skirts and even shoes.

TAILORED HAREEM JEANS, £50, TOPSHOP

They’re military, they’re maritime, and the design stands out in a sea of denim.

FOR INFO: 0845 121 4519.

OVERSIZE DENIM SHIRT, £29.50, M&S

Go for a thrown-together look à la Alexa Chung by adding a man-sized tunic over your top-to-toe denim.

FOR INFO: 0845 302 1234.

TRUE RELIGION JACKET, £200, CRUISE

A faded denim jacket is a wardrobe investment that will never pale.

FOR INFO: 0844 800 4622.

DUNGAREE DRESS, £45, OASIS

Bring back memories of childhood in a Western dress that’s top of our denim wish-list.

FOR INFO: 01865 881986.

STUDDED DENIM WAISTCOAT, £17.99, INTERNACIONALE

A cheap, cheerful way to buy into the denim trend. Sling over a simple striped t-shirt.

FOR INFO: 0141 552 2020.

DENIM BRA CROP TOP, £20, NEW LOOK

A top that bears (and bares) more than a passing resemblance to a Jonathan Saunders design for Topshop.

FOR INFO: 0500 454094.

J BY JASPER CONRAN RIVET DRESS, £40, DEBENHAMS

This shirt-dress can be worn with leggings now and bare legs in summer.

FOR INFO: 08445 616161.

DENIM DUFFLE BAG, £34.99, RIVER ISLAND

The hardiest of cotton doesn’t need to be confined to clothing.

FOR INFO: 0208 991 4904.

BE BEAU DENIM LEGGINGS, £12, MATALAN

Love them or loathe them, “jeggings” are everywhere.

FOR INFO: 0845 330 3330.

Star style

Want to own a dress owned by an A-lister? tomorrow Topshop auctions off frocks donated by celebs, including a Burberry Prorsum dress worn by Freida Pinto, a beaded Lanvin dress from Kate Moss, and Scarlett Johansson’s Nanette Lepore animal print dress. The Dress Me Up auction, in aid of Age Concern and Help The Aged, takes place at Kerry Taylor Auctions in London, but the full catalogue is at www.kerrytaylorauctions.com and online bids can be made at www.invaluable.com

Talking shop

Debenhams will unveil its new collection by Henry Holland at its Argyle Street store this week.

H! by Henry Holland is the new diffusion line from the designer. The first 45 people through the Argyle Street entrance (next to Topshop) at 9.30am on Wednesday will win a “Bagazine” clutch signed by the designer.