Mama-b also succeeds in an intelligent choice of cloth, a commitment to comfort and a firm understanding of the needs of women today. Alongside the staples in softest cotton jersey are all the life affirming crinkled prints and wovens in every shade of mother of pearl.

After many years we welcome back Thing from Denmark. This is a slightly theatrical, competitively priced range designed for women with an individual sense of style. Here we find a positive fashion statement for the fuller figure. Cool linen and cotton seersucker garments, splodgey prints and punchy stripes are the order of the day.

Finally, our forever friend Prêt Pour Partir from Paris is here with an unpretentious collection of contemporary travel wear. Bring on the April showers! The coveted Amet & Ladoue and Rubykite scarves, tippets and shawls are as always rather fabulous.

Browsers are very welcome.