The 1980s throwback was a recurring theme at the SS17 shows. Rachel Marie Walsh reveals how to get the look

From moody blues to shimmering metallics, Gemma Dunn runs down the SS16 catwalk talon trends to try now.

It’s the hot colour for spring/summer 2015 but far from being too ‘girlie’ it can pack a powerful punch, says Tanya Sweeney.

Classy hurdler Melodic Rendezvous will face just three rivals when he makes his eagerly awaited debut over fences at Bangor today.

The New One could face as many as nine rivals in the www.StanJames.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday.

The New One faces five rivals in the inaugural running of the £100,000 Betfair Price Rush Hurdle at Haydock this afternoon.

Willie Mullins could fire a formidable twin assault on Ascot’s major Saturday prizes after Faugheen and Ballycasey were confirmed for the Coral Ascot Hurdle and the Amlin 1965 Chase.

Now in her mid 50s, Barbie’s as cutting-edge as ever, inspiring catwalk couture and Kylie’s tour costumes – and even trying out an all-black Lagerfeld makeover.

Mountainous will have at least one prep run before thoughts turn to defending his crown in the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow on December 27.

Take at look at her creations here.

Katy Perry and Riff Raff took it back to 2001 Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake in matching denim, while Amber Rose channelled Rose McGowan circa 1998 in barely there silver with cascading chains at the MTV Video Music Awards.

We take a look at the red carpet fashion for this year”s MTV Video Music Awards.

Willie Mullins has left Un De Sceaux in the Stan James Champion Hurdle alongside Hurricane Fly.

Hurricane Fly will face a maximum 11 rivals in his bid for a third Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday after veteran Captain Cee Bee was added to the field.

Conditions at Newbury by this Saturday could force Paul Nicholls into a reshuffle of troops for the Betfair Hurdle.

Ruby Walsh has admitted he would not have ridden Big Buck’s any differently in last Saturday’s Cleeve Hurdle.

Willie Mullins appears to be preparing another assault on this weekend’s British action with entries at both of the principal Saturday meetings at Ascot and Haydock.

Jeremy Scott is determined to get the bottom of Melodic Rendezvous’ baffling poor performance in the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday.

Jockey Robert Thornton accepts his mount Invictus has questions to answer in tomorrow’s Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury.

Melodic Rendezvous is “95% likely” to take his chance in the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday.

A serving police officer in the UK who posted offensive messages online following Baroness Thatcher’s death has resigned.

Ante-post favourite My Tent Of Yours will face 11 rivals in the William Hill Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham today.

Ante-post favourite My Tent Of Yours will face 11 rivals in the William Hill Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham today.

Ante-post favourite My Tent Of Yours will face 11 rivals in the William Hill Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham tomorrow.

Paul Nicholls’ Lexus hero Tidal Bay is one of the 16 entries in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on February 9.

Tony McCoy made the most of his spare ride on Mischievous Milly to take the feature totepool.com Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle in tough conditions at Taunton yesterday.

Fitness is back in fashion.

Champion Irish trainer Willie Mullins dominated on a truncated run in gruelling conditions at Punchestown.

Robert Cooper threw his whip away passing the line in a moment of irony after winning the SIS Live Handicap Chase at Fontwell.

Merigo ran his rivals into the ground to land a local success in the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr.

KILLYGLEN heads a maximum field of 30 runners for tomorrow’s Coral Scottish Grand National.

Gone To Lunch’s next stop will be the Hennessy Gold Cup following a satisfactory reappearance at Ascot on Saturday.

Jeremy Scott admits he is slightly frustrated that Gone To Lunch is forced to concede lumps of weight all round in the United House Gold Cup at Ascot tomorrow.

Katy Perry was left red-faced during a recent photoshoot - after a chimpanzee urinated on her.

STRAW BEAR left observers undecided but trainer Nick Gifford most satisfied as he was beaten by Sir Harry Ormesher on his chasing debut at Exeter yesterday.

Inglis Drever has a third Ladbrokes World Hurdle title in his sights after posting one of his most impressive performances to date in the Byrne Group Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Jeremy Scott is hoping Gone To Lunch can book his ticket to the Cheltenham Festival with a big run on Saturday.

Knowhere could return to Cheltenham next month for the Paddy Power Gold Cup after grabbing a narrow victory in the feature event on yesterday’s card at Prestbury Park.

LONDON Fashion Week revved up a gear on the catwalks around Chelsea yesterday as some of the biggest names in British design made day two of the week-long spectacle one to remember.

Doubts may surround many of the contenders for the Racing Post Chase at Kempton but punters are certainly sure about the horse to be on if early betting exchanges on the €147,000 contest are anything to go by.

Istabraq has been a constant drifter in the ante-post exchanges on the Smurfit Champion Hurdle in recent weeks but that may be about to change.

Istabraq has been a constant drifter in the ante-post exchanges on the Smurfit Champion Hurdle in recent weeks but that may be about to change.

Brother Joe has been the subject of a massive ante-post gamble for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on March 12.