From thigh-high to knicker-skimming, shorts are a new season must-buy

• "A summer essential - wear your shorts rolled up at the hem, with a slouchy T-shirt, blazer and rocking ankle boosta," says Vogue's Miranda Almond.

• Shorts are summer's best way to show off legs. For work, think tailored cuts - as seen at DKNY, Hermès and Hussein Chalayan.

• Leather shorts were a strong trend - in black, tan or brown.

• For the weekend, denim and safari styles rule.

• After dark, take your cue from Prada, Matthew Williamson, Valentino and MaxMara, who all showed luxe versions for the cocktail hour.

Balmain (FirstVIEW)

Hermes (GoRunway)

Yves Saint Laurent (FirstVIEW)

Karl Lagerfeld (FirstVIEW)

DSquared (FirstVIEW)

Chloe (FirstVIEW)

Valentino (FirstVIEW)

DSquared (FirstVIEW)

Etro (FirstVIEW)

Alexander Wang (FirstVIEW)

DKNY (FirstVIEW)

Prada (FirstVIEW)

Tommy Hilfiger (FirstVIEW)

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Tommy Hilfiger (FirstVIEW)

Prada (FirstVIEW)

Matthew Williamson (FirstVIEW)

TopShop Unique

Michael Kors (FirstVIEW)

Hermes (GoRunway)

Hussein Chalayan (FirstVIEW)

MaxMara (FirstVIEW)

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