Formerly the fabric of lingerie drawers and weddings, lace is currently having a fashion moment of the highest order. Designers are using this most delicate of textiles in refreshingly unexpected ways. On the spring/summer runways, Victoria Beckham used it to create sheer renderings of oversized, masculine shirting, while Christopher Kane used it as the bedrock of his sexed- up, slightly Eighties, slightly futuristic dresses and separates. Meanwhile, Alexander Wang spliced lace into sporty football-style jerseys. They proved that lacashe is much more versatile than you think: yes, it makes a gorgeous dress, but it can make an even bigger statement as work or sportswear. For example, the shape of this dress is all business, but the colour and fabric are all party.