This season's must-haves are loose light woollen high waist trousers with or without turn-ups, which have to be paired with high heels ( Fratelli Rossetti or Si Rossi ). The Armani Collezioni collection combines them with a swing jacket which is either flared or has a large asymmetric collar and reintroduces suits borrowed from men's fashion with a feminine touch being added by sequins or gold Lurex thread.

This winter is the chance to discover knitwear. Always in plentiful supply at Bouvy, knitwear has a casual spirit and links the generations. This season's knitwear is soft and comfortable and is perfect for both country and city wear. The store features a little high-waisted dress with puff sleeves in merino wool ( She's So ), woollen tunics with Norwegian pullover style prints ( Rivamonti ), cashmeres as light as a fleeting kiss ( Bérénice ), and scarves ( Missoni ).

Fishnet, open knit, perforated leather and lace backgrounds give this season's clothes a fresh feminine touch. Light garments have become even lighter. Bérénice cashmeres are extra fine, Natan trenches seem to almost be made of silk and business suits in more autumnal fabrics are given a feminine feel by a supremely elegant Blanc Kelly blouse . This casual and feminine brand of creativity is also found in the Ralph Lauren Blue Label collection. As for trousers ( Gunex ), wide leg, slim leg or flares, straight leg, with creases, pleated, high or low waist, elasticated or with belt loops, just rely on Bouvy to have all the on-trend designs.

As for outerwear, there are 1950s style Cinzia Rocca wool and cashmere swing coats and the best quality sheepskins at Jekel.