Afrocentric

'When thoughts turn to summer, the sun-drenched plains of Africa are never far from designers' minds.

Traditional references continue to inspire. Animal prints - particularly big-cat spots - are a perennial favourite, and this season they're scattered across flowing gowns and cocktail numbers. Safari suiting is also back, with khaki jackets, crisp skirts and white shirts still holding appeal, while Balenicaga brought modernity to the look with safari trousers featuring a techno sheen.

This season's Africana also mixes ethnic prints, raffia-work, tribal sketches and intricate beading into a modish melting pot of ancient techniques and avant-garde ideas.' Written by Lucy Hutchings VOGUE

If its good enough for Vogue and all the big designers then its good enough for our pooches and cats. Visit our onstore www.archieandagnes.com to shop the new season of Hiro + Wolf dog and cat apparel.Their collection of african print dog collars and dog leads as well as cat collars is filled with striking neon leather, muted geo print fabric, the most stylish leather poo bag holders and reflective flowers to add to leads or collars for not only stylish but also safe evening dog walks.