In need of a lockdown pick me up that doesn’t cost the earth? Why not try a detachable or removable collar. Coming into the festive season, the collar craze is picking up steam: collars of all shapes and sizes are bang on trend. Think dagger collars, scalloped collars and oversized doily lacey ones. Tapping into Irish designer JW Anderson’s vision, fashion brands in the know have created unexpected modern versions in faux fur, leather, organza and cotton. Detachable collars are a great way to breathe new life into much loved or old clothes. According to new independent fashion brand Queens of Archive, “A collar will brighten up any outfit by throwing in a little bit of sass, a pinch of edge and a sprinkle of gold dust. Make space in your accessory drawer, you’ll be needing it.” Try one to elevate a minimalist sweater, dress or sweatshirt (and try to make sure it doesn’t look like a toddler’s bib) …

Main featured image: JW Anderson AW20 photographed by Jason Lloyd Evans