Summer's most uplifting collab just landed and every single piece will improve your mood

Where shall we begin with the high summer collection from Cath Kidston and Next? It landed onto their website today and at the time of writing is fully stocked across every single product. Is it good? Very. In fact with this drop the team at Cath Kidston and Next have truly excelled themselves.

As a style director I rarely say "go shopping, now"; I always encourage consideration, but with this summer range of joy-giving rose floral knits, cherry strewn summer tops and skirts, and their famous Yellow Strawberry Garden print scattered across an adorable matching set and two charming summer bags, on this occasion I'm throwing that out of the window.

Not only are the designs beautiful and uplifting, they are well-made using 100% cotton, meaning if you love them and wear them for the months and years ahead, they'll become something far removed from fast fashion.

And for the collectors among us: yes, there are grown-up cotton pajama sets starring none other than Miffy and Paddington Bear, tucked sweetly among the blooms. A quiet wink to nostalgia, done just right.

Here, I’ve curated my 11 standout pieces from the range, each one worthy of a spot in your wardrobe. Personal favourite? The “bunches shacket” which offers a hint of toughness in a delicate rose print, and yes, I bought one.

If something catches your eye, don't hesitate. These pieces won’t stick around for long, and frankly, they shouldn’t.