The Top Pre Trends Collections

THE clue is in the name: the pre-collections. The between-season offerings from designers that join the dots between what you see for spring/summer and autumn/winter, they always provide a hint as to what to expect for the forthcoming season - whichever one that might be. On the pre-autumn/winter 2015 agenda? The Seventies, part two; great lengths - both long and short to contend with; and a serious affection for houndstooth. See them here.

Acne - Pre Traditional canine checks get updated - in vivid colour combinations or simply (yet effectively) in bold monochrome.

Chanel - Pre Embroidery, sequins, lace and craft details take on bewitching appeal with black the base of eveningwear options that come with gothic and historic edge.

Christian Dior - Pre Embroidery, sequins, lace and craft details take on bewitching appeal with black the base of eveningwear options that come with gothic and historic edge.

Christopher Kane - Pre Embroidery, sequins, lace and craft details take on bewitching appeal with black the base of eveningwear options that come with gothic and historic edge.

Versace - Pre Traditional canine checks get updated - in vivid colour combinations or simply (yet effectively) in bold monochrome.

Lanvin - Pre Traditional canine checks get updated - in vivid colour combinations or simply (yet effectively) in bold monochrome.

Mary Katrantzou - Pre Traditional canine checks get updated - in vivid colour combinations or simply (yet effectively) in bold monochrome.

Rochas - Pre Embroidery, sequins, lace and craft details take on bewitching appeal with black the base of eveningwear options that come with gothic and historic edge.

Vera Wang - Pre Embroidery, sequins, lace and craft details take on bewitching appeal with black the base of eveningwear options that come with gothic and historic edge.

Viktor & Rolf - Pre Traditional canine checks get updated - in vivid colour combinations or simply (yet effectively) in bold monochrome.

Alexander McQueen - Pre Embroidery, sequins, lace and craft details take on bewitching appeal with black the base of eveningwear options that come with gothic and historic edge.

Moschino - Pre Simply, these are clothes that don't pretend to be anything other than what they are, doing just what they say on the sartorial tin - be it by attitude or by garment.

Opening Ceremony - Pre Simply, these are clothes that don't pretend to be anything other than what they are, doing just what they say on the sartorial tin - be it by attitude or by garment.

House Of Holland - Pre Simply, these are clothes that don't pretend to be anything other than what they are, doing just what they say on the sartorial tin - be it by attitude or by garment.

Giamba - Pre Hemlines drop to demure ankle lengths - which feels fresh to do now and nods to a continued penchant for the Seventies trend.

JW Anderson - Pre Hemlines drop to demure ankle lengths - which feels fresh to do now and nods to a continued penchant for the Seventies trend.

Mother of Pearl - Pre Hemlines drop to demure ankle lengths - which feels fresh to do now and nods to a continued penchant for the Seventies trend.

Christian Dior - Pre Hemlines drop to demure ankle lengths - which feels fresh to do now and nods to a continued penchant for the Seventies trend.

Suno - Pre Hemlines drop to demure ankle lengths - which feels fresh to do now and nods to a continued penchant for the Seventies trend.

Valentino - Pre Hemlines drop to demure ankle lengths - which feels fresh to do now and nods to a continued penchant for the Seventies trend.

JW Anderson - Pre There's no getting rid of the decade just yet. It continues to give in style inspiration with plenty more designers - from JW Anderson to Sonia Rykiel - plundering its fashion heritage.

Diane von Furstenberg - Pre There's no getting rid of the decade just yet. It continues to give in style inspiration with plenty more designers - from JW Anderson to Sonia Rykiel - plundering its fashion heritage.

Missoni - Pre There's no getting rid of the decade just yet. It continues to give in style inspiration with plenty more designers - from JW Anderson to Sonia Rykiel - plundering its fashion heritage.

Emilio Pucci - Pre There's no getting rid of the decade just yet. It continues to give in style inspiration with plenty more designers - from JW Anderson to Sonia Rykiel - plundering its fashion heritage.

Sonia Rykiel - Pre There's no getting rid of the decade just yet. It continues to give in style inspiration with plenty more designers - from JW Anderson to Sonia Rykiel - plundering its fashion heritage.

Miu Miu - Pre Just as hemlines have dropped on the one hand (or rather ankle), they have risen right up above the knee on the other. Babydoll styles upgrade spring/summer 2015's Sixties shifts for sweet effect.

Calvin Klein Collection - Pre Just as hemlines have dropped on the one hand (or rather ankle), they have risen right up above the knee on the other. Babydoll styles upgrade spring/summer 2015's Sixties shifts for sweet effect.

Chloe - Pre Just as hemlines have dropped on the one hand (or rather ankle), they have risen right up above the knee on the other. Babydoll styles upgrade spring/summer 2015's Sixties shifts for sweet effect.

Band Of Outsiders - Pre Just as hemlines have dropped on the one hand (or rather ankle), they have risen right up above the knee on the other. Babydoll styles upgrade spring/summer 2015's Sixties shifts for sweet effect.

Valentino - Pre Just as hemlines have dropped on the one hand (or rather ankle), they have risen right up above the knee on the other. Babydoll styles upgrade spring/summer 2015's Sixties shifts for sweet effect.

Bottega Veneta - Pre The way to make an impact is to dress one way, all the way. The look is head-to-toe. Do it in block colours or cut your silhouette in printed patterns for serious effect. It's worth being brave for.

Alexander Wang - Pre The way to make an impact is to dress one way, all the way. The look is head-to-toe. Do it in block colours or cut your silhouette in printed patterns for serious effect. It's worth being brave for.

Temperley London - Pre The way to make an impact is to dress one way, all the way. The look is head-to-toe. Do it in block colours or cut your silhouette in printed patterns for serious effect. It's worth being brave for.

Fendi - Pre The way to make an impact is to dress one way, all the way. The look is head-to-toe. Do it in block colours or cut your silhouette in printed patterns for serious effect. It's worth being brave for.

Proenza Schouler - Pre The way to make an impact is to dress one way, all the way. The look is head-to-toe. Do it in block colours or cut your silhouette in printed patterns for serious effect. It's worth being brave for.

Giambattista Valli - Pre The way to make an impact is to dress one way, all the way. The look is head-to-toe. Do it in block colours or cut your silhouette in printed patterns for serious effect. It's worth being brave for.

Marni - Pre The way to make an impact is to dress one way, all the way. The look is head-to-toe. Do it in block colours or cut your silhouette in printed patterns for serious effect. It's worth being brave for.

Marni - Pre The fluffy stuff is back with shaggy jackets, collars, bags and styling details to complete tactile pre-autumn/winter 2015 looks. Faux fur options will enable you to try out the trend.

Gucci - Pre The fluffy stuff is back with shaggy jackets, collars, bags and styling details to complete tactile pre-autumn/winter 2015 looks. Faux fur options will enable you to try out the trend.

Sonia Rykiel - Pre The fluffy stuff is back with shaggy jackets, collars, bags and styling details to complete tactile pre-autumn/winter 2015 looks. Faux fur options will enable you to try out the trend.

Burberry Prorsum - Pre The fluffy stuff is back with shaggy jackets, collars, bags and styling details to complete tactile pre-autumn/winter 2015 looks. Faux fur options will enable you to try out the trend.