The Fashion Audit: Prints charming / Toffee tans / Mind the (baby) gap
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Prints charming
To celebrate 20 years of Cath Kidston the brand, a book by the lady herself charts the inexorable rise of her charming retro prints. While a special edition rose print adorns mugs and wallpaper. 'Coming Up Roses' £16.99, cathkidston.co.uk
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Toffee tans
A new organic tanning water uses caramel as a colourant to achieve a sun-kissed glow. While the shade might be spot on, we can't help but think that it all sounds a bit sticky. Just make sure you don't drink it. £16.95, kpourkarite.co.uk
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Mind the (baby) gap
New to Gap Kids is the second collection by Diane von Furstenberg. The colourful offering was inspired by an exotic adventure with animal illustrations and African-inspired prints. Sizes range from newborn to age 14, leaving us wondering whether there's any chance anything might fit us. gap.co.uk
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In the saddle
So much more than Birkin bags and silk scarves, Hermes' version of stealth uber-wealth has made it one of the most covetable labels around. Sadly a visit to the upcoming Festival des Métiers is probably the closest The Audit will get to its heirloom pieces. 21-27 May, Saatchi Gallery, London SW3, free admission
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Target acquired
The annual Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign sees brands going all-out to boost funds to fight the disease. This year Topshop has created a slogan T-shirt and pencil skirt, to spread the “Love”. Fashionable and philanthropic, you can't argue with that. T-shirt £18, topshop.co.uk
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