How I tell a fad from a full-on trend

fashion columnist and influencer joanne hegarty

We’ve made it through dank January – hurrah, big slap on our winter-clad backs – and I’ve begun to get excited about what’s around the corner for spring/summer. Suddenly, it doesn’t feel that far away.

Embracing one or two new trends each season keeps us feeling fresh, playful and vibrant – and our closets looking current. But working out what’s just a fad and what’s worth investing in can be tricky at the start of a new season. As the saying goes, fools rush in. So I’ve started to make a list of what’s looking mighty tempting for spring…