Cuba provides the backdrop for this year’s F&F spring/summer 2017 collection in a composition of vintage designs and detailed fabrics. There is a plethora of creations which embrace the combination of relaxation and spirit of freedom. The stories, Havana and Vintage Cuba, portray an idealistic lifestyle associated with holidays and beach life through ditsy prints, denim, tactile fabrics and washed out, bright colouring.

Women’s wear

Authenticity is explored in the modern world as the central inspiration for all collections; evocative styling in Vintage Cuba and the colourful lifestyle of the worldly traveller in Havana. The emergence of pared back products and multiple textures create a stylish look and a relaxed feel for every wearer.

A serene and exciting palette of white washed neutrals, mellow reds, summer sky blues and sun-bleached peach runs throughout the collections. The bohemian traveller is brought to life through vintage styling, pleated skirts, Bardot tops and midi-length skirts which are key this season.

Swimwear and lingerie

Congenial style does not just stop at dresses and denim; F&F has created an abundance of lingerie in keeping with the bright, vintage ambience of the women’s main range. The central print for the range is a watercolour tropic floral, embedded in clean cup styles. There are also Apex bras in keeping with the athleisure trend which is prominent this year.

Swimwear takes on a more relaxed summer look with cotton lace trims and indigo embroideries. Key pieces include an embellished bikini and an eyelet one-piece swimsuit; the front detailing is timeless and ideal for the holiday season. Alongside this there are embroidered denim shorts, a Bardot top/dress and a cropped leg jumpsuit to set off the beach looks.

Men’s wear

Athleisure is presented throughout the collection; a classic palette of grey, black and cobalt blue ensures there is something for every sartorial gentlemen. Bomber jackets, baseball polos and high-neck hoodies satisfy the seasons key trends yet provide a subtle, unique twist on classic athleisure options.

Denim is taking precedence in the men’s catwalks, so indigos are also playing a huge role in range as they vary through a variety of denim pieces. Coinciding with this, there is a range of chambray shirts, in keeping with key trends while proving an easy, comfortable option. Amongst this, there is a nautical theme, with fisherman-inspired sweaters supporting the rest of the range. High summer is touched upon through classic Breton stripes and linen pieces continuing the marine references.

For formal options there is a clean collection based on fresh pastel tones of aqua and pink with a focus on white and navy.

Children’s wear

The children’s range is simplistic to produce a multitude of options that can be matched back with fashion pieces to suit every occasion. For girls, there is a mixture of fun nautical aspects, such as shells, seahorses and starfish in the form of appliques and prints. F&F has also created a selection of ditsy prints, a colour palette ranging from soft teal tones to a brighter palette with pops of neon. Focal points for this season’s girls include rompers, jersey boxy dresses and frill detailing, ensuring the looks are fun and feminine.

For boys, there is a seaside theme encompassing white-based marls, jaspe jersey and ticking stripes. A more adventurous essence is offered through cave paintings, hot tropics and global journeys which present a range of safari colours and geo prints creating a tribal feel.

Key shapes include rompers, dip hem tops and an exciting bomber jacket all of which echo the catwalk.