There’s a new ambition for fashionistas everywhere, and it’s called a Balmain jacket. Forget rumours that Christophe Decarnin, the young lad who’s re-energising this venerable old house, can only do the Eighties. He is indeed the one who started the whole current shameful revival, but he can do lots more. His decorative little jackets for spring are already going down a storm but he is smart enough to realise that in hard times we want stuff that will last. So his autumn idea is a fab little tux - black, whipped into your shape with seams that caress every curve, with those amazing sharp shoulderpads that somehow manage to flatter - all totally fab. And never mind if it’s shown over a Swarovski crystal micro-dress or sequinned harem pants. The jacket itself it elegant, drop-dead gorgeous - and here to stay.
You might want to snazz it up with some of the jewellery that Jade Jagger has popped into her new range, Jezebel, launched at a suitably steamy club party last night. Inspired by her Ibiza lifestyle, it’s big, bold and well-made in silver or gold- plate. Themes include the infamous Jagger lips, charm necklaces and some dangerous looking Goth studs. There are also some great slouchy T-shirts and jersey dresses which could go under THAT jacket at less than Balmain prices.