Jasper Conran: Last News

THE Chase viewers are not impressed with Bradley Walsh following the latest episode of the quiz show. Bradley, 62, was criticised by viewers at home after he incorrectly tried to answer questions. The presenter was hosting the show as he introduced four brand new contestants.

L-R: Linen dress, £129, Massimo Dutti; Cotton poplin dress, £580, Three Graces; Tencel lyocell and linen blend dress, £89, CosThe priority is finding a material that is neither transparent nor designed to make you sweat: avoid man-made fibres like the plague and opt for thick cotton or even a sturdy linen – the latter sits away from the skin and allows that all-important breeze to cool you off. Similarly, holiday dresses often come with halter-necks, which is all very well if you have a swimming costume on underneath, but which can look a bit ridiculous with an M&S bra, so look for a high-ish back and neckline.L-R: Cotton wrap dress, £200, Jasper Conran; Viscose tea dress, £165, Jigsaw; Organic cotton wrap dress, £225, GanniThen there is the question of sleeves.

Jamie stretch wool blend blazer, £350, Cefinn (cefinn.com); Holly mini bucket, £315, C.

Debenhams became an online-only presence during the pandemic.Now that he’s free to do his own thing, he’s not wafting off into flights of expensive fancy. Although he has designed china for Wedgwood, costumed at least a dozen ballets and masterminded one of the best royal wedding dresses – for Princess Margaret’s daughter Sarah Armstrong-Jones in 1994 – his new venture is rooted in reality. Last autumn, he launched a range of bags: classic, discreet, but not boring, and under £300.

bum-skimming skirts, PVC coats and factory-made boots, shifted fashion’s focus from Parisian couturiers to young working women, is the subject of a new feature-length documentary in cinemas from next week. Called Quant, it’s directed by Sadie Frost and includes contributions from fashion designers Vivienne Westwood and Jasper Conran and supermodel Kate Moss.

Christie’s, 8 King Street on 6th September; the live auction will take place on 14th September. Part II is an online sale open to bidding from 1st to 21st September.

Designer Jasper Conran is auctioning off the entire contents of his six-bedroom apartment in New Wardour Castle in Wiltshire and it’s worth a pretty penny.