As winter begins I always enjoy layering-up in gloves, scarf, hoodie and my new winter coat. This year I went for a high-gloss, navy, Moncler down puffa with fur-collared hood, which is the epitomy of comfort. All wrapped up there’s nothing better than heading out for a stroll on a crisp winter’s morning with my pooch-pal, Harry.

Unfortunately this pleasure is short lived, as inevitably, we all reach saturation point with having to layer-up every time we step outside. Particularly given the weather this winter, preparing to go outdoors became a chore. To get me over this hump, I dream of warmer times and I’m looking forward to the lighter days, in every sense, of Spring.

Spring 2010 looks set to be a rousing time in menswear if the catwalks are anything to judge from. It’s time to throw out the rulebook as every shape, colour and pattern are mixed together to create a visual treat often lacking in the men’s sector. Think mosaic and tile-inspired patterns, repetitive graphics, woodblock-style motifs, tie-dyes, dip-dyes, flora and fauna imagery from the likes of Christopher Kane for Topshop). The colour palette for Spring is bright and bold: fresh greens, bright blues, majestic pinks and purples, tropical orange and sunset reds in abstract and complimentary prints.

Labels such as Comme des Garcons, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Lanvin have all mixed up their prints to make for dazzling looks with printed suits and sport jackets gracing the Spring catwalks. At Dries Van Noten their looks featured plaid shirts juxtaposed with elegantly cinched macs, neatly-done-up-to-the-chin shirts and cardigans.

So, Spring 2010 is not the time to be shy. A liberating fashion wave is on the way to shake off those recesssion blues. If ever there was a time to be ostentatious and experimental with your sense of style, it’s fast approaching. Get ready for Spring!

Pastels are one of the big trends in colour this year with delicious ice-cream shades on all kinds of fabric featuring heavily on spring summer catwalks including Burberry, Christopher Kane, Chanel and Marc Jacobs to name just a few.

GANT has gotten in on the pastel action and has drawn inspiration from Italy & the zestful Italian way of life. The result is a collection of modern casual wear with a European flare, reminiscent of the effortless glamour of an Italian ‘60’s movies – think the narrow streets of romantic Rome to the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of the Amalfi Coast.

‘Sporty elegance’ is the essence of the ‘New Nautical’ range which I must admit I’m quite drawn to for summer.