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Our buying team have trying to track down all the loveliest souvenirs with which to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. Our favourite so far is this gorgeous jug by Jan Constantine. See all our ideas here.

Jil Sander for Uniqlo J+

I think I speak for the majority of the Handpicked team when I say, Uniqlo is one of the best high street brands. Previously, the Japanese-born company wasn’t particularly well known, but lately, it seems to have taken off.

Cheap, well-fitting jeans in fun colours cater for the younger market (I think I have three different pairs!) whilst there are simply cut shirts and jackets for the work wardrobe.

Uniqlo’s most recent collaboration with Jil Sander (+J) hits the nail on the head hard when it comes to brand definition. Her collection is made up of clean lines, useful, if somewhat androgenous pieces that are made well and will last a long time.

Here are some of our favourite pieces. We’re due a shopping trip…