While pastels are the staple for spring, this season hues of purple are making a breakthrough. Lilac has adorned everything from casual separates to special occasion pieces and it seems that purple tones across the spectrum are here to stay.

Like the vibrancy of a purple pansy or the brightness of fresh lavender, the hue lends itself to the arrival of spring. While the pastel iteration was by far the most popular at New York Fashion Week, richer, deeper hues look particularly chic paired with lighter, lavender pieces for a tonal ensemble.

Better still based on what we have seen at the New York Fashion Week 2023shows, lavender and lilac hues are set to remain big right through autumn and winter making for an excellent investment.

 What to look out for:

• Party dresses: have a special occasion coming up? A pretty and romantic hue, lilac and purple tones are the perfect tones for partywear.
• Tonal ensembles: for a head-to-toe look that gets the fashion guru’s approval, pair lilac with deeper purples.