Bright Lights, Bright City

Consider the following: If at present the moon's atmosphere was habitable, its people could easily mistake the new fad for bright colours as an after glow of Haley's Comet. Everywhere, it seems, bright and zingy colours have penetrated their way from the 80s acid movement back onto our streets, our stores, and our favourite fashion magazines.

From high street to designer, the brighter the better is the trend you cannot ignore for this spring/summer. With Jil Sander producing a collection in near-neon-yellow and white (the London store resembling something of a luxury Ariel advert, so clean and fresh), C&C California re-introducing the tie-dye t-shirt and every fashion retailer hot for colours that zing, like Diesel, Tommy Hilfiger, Missoni, and even Louis Vuitton. The fashionista's favourite, cool label Comme des Garcons, has expanded its colour palette beyond blue tones to make room for the bright moment and have some fabulous glowy tops.

The must have accessory this season, then, is to have something bright. Whether a cotton tee, a pair of heels, a wrap dress or a bag, it's the colour that is the defining factor for summer. Bright red, yellow and washed blue are the freshest of fresh. Wear them with ease, such as under a jacket or to liven up a pair of jeans or plain trouser. Alternatively invest in a bright mac to lighten up those rainy days.