the childrenswear collection included polkadot and stripe patterns, check shirts in orange and blues for the boys and floral print maxi-dresses for the girls. There were also plenty of pattern designs inspired by nature, including a lovely bird print maxi

we have seen used for knitwear and in tailored fabrics for jackets and coats.2) Complicated finishes, velvet with heat burnished patterns and devore acid etchings, tweeds with embroidery, wool pique and cloche bubbled silks, texture is very important

There’s nothing like a little creative endeavour to help subdue those wedding day jitters. And so, as the Big Day draws ever nearer, this knit your own William & Kate pattern from Galt provides the perfect distraction. The handsome Prince is suited

. For the girls, the range has been influenced by acrobats at the circus, with strong colours and quirky patterns in bright colours.Visit the diesel concession on the ground floor at Selfridgesat 400 Oxford Street w1 or visit www.selfridges.com

The first Boss Baby collection, launching this season for boys and girls, showcases plenty of ‘mini-me’ outfits including a casually elegant linen suit with taffeta lining. Shades of cool, crisp white and blues dominate, with splashes of pattern

How cute and colourful are these egg cups? Designed by Verner Panton, these two-toned, Sixties patterns are known as Geometry 1 and are the most stylish receptacles in which to dip your soldiers! The egg cups cost £19.60 for a set of four from

This Fifties-style child-sized swivel chair is the most glamorous snuggle-up-in seat we’ve ever seen. Its glorious abundance of colourful patterns will brighten up the darkest of corners – and who wouldn’t love the hearts hanging down the back? £6

-shirts with girly floral and animal motifs, party dresses with diamonte and pearl patterns and lots of fur coats, mittens, hats, ponchos and gillets to finish the look. The last theme of the presentation was Boho, with a nod to yester-year, with funky layers

will draw a face and neck, then fold the paper over so the picture cannot be seen. They then pass it on to the next person who draws the top half of the body; the next person, the bottom half; then the legs, folding and passing on each time.3. Patterns

 as the soundtrack, it was a flurry of patterned knits with a theme title Nordic Chic in tones of grey, navy and cream. Scandinavian patterned cardigans and sweaters were worn in layers over slim leggings and trousers in cream. With a retro 1950's feel and fur trims