So first came jewel-tones, next came colour-blocking, and then ombre and tie-dye…and now comes patchwork? It seems as though the fashion world has been repressed in black and neutrals for some time and is desperate to add levity and boldness to what can sometimes become an otherwise depressing palette (especially when the uni of city girls is typically black on black).

I understand having a little fun with the colour palette â€" I’m all for adding a little zest to ...