The Italian-born noblewoman ruled as the queen of France in the 16th century, and during her reign she popularised fashions like corsets and stiff hoop skirts known as farthingales
For a modern twist on the vintage-inspired trend, look no further than this classy lace dress
The bodycon cut and structured bust do the work, so styling can stay effortless: strappy heeled sandals, a micro bag, and minimal jewellery is all it takes
In the back, a timeless lace-up detail flows into a luxurious column silhouette adorned with handcrafted sequins, beads, and 3D florals worthy of the runway
I thought this would be something that would be very easy to dress up or down
Emma Willis One of Jermyn Streets bespoke shirtmakers, Emma Willis has been crafting some of the finest shirts money can buy since she set up shop in 1999