Rock the looks

The inspiration: Joan Jett Designer Marios Schwab says: “Joan Jett was an early reference in our collection. Her attitude and the way she expressed herself represented the strong side of femininity. Bare skin, fine silk and lace slip dresses are teamed with structured, harder edges such as leather – making a statement of feminine toughness.” Photograph: Getty Images The Joan Jett look on the catwalk Photograph: /PR Jess' verdict "This is a look to be approached with caution because it easily veers into rock-wife-on-the-comeback-tour. On the catwalk, the Joan Jett look involved a lot more bare skin, but that can seem a bit wizened and tragic on non-models, so instead of putting a black leather jacket over jeans and a cami, you could layer in a black lace blouse to make it a bit less Monsters of Rock and a bit more Isabel Marant." Jess wears jacket, £295, by Muubaa, from Liberty . Jeans, £89, by Reiss . Bangle, £18, by Urban Outfitters . Photograph: Brendan & Brendan for the Guardian. <br></br> Styling: Simon Chilvers The inspiration: Princess Margaret Designer Christopher Kane says: “We were thinking ­Princess Margaret when she was young and ­wayward. We wanted to do neon again, but it had to be different and more sophisticated – and I have always loved lace.” Photograph: Corbis The Princess Margaret look on the catwalk Photograph: PR Jess' verdict “Their ­talent at colour-blocking is pretty much the only thing I wholeheartedly admire about the British royal family, so to me the Princess Margaret look is all about bold, acid colours combined with prim, ladylike touches: lace, bows, boxy handbags. I love this outfit: it has that whole power-feminine thing that the senior female royals do so well. It speaks of high standards, which is a good thing for any outfit. It’s rather proper, but very confident.” Jess wears jacket, £150, by Whistles . Dress, £85, by Vaudeville & Burlesque, from Urban Outfitters . Shoes, £49.99, by Zara . Bag, £34.99, by River Island . Photograph: Brendan & Brendan for the Guardian. <br></br> Styling: Simon Chilvers The inspiration: Angie Bowie Designer Richard Nicoll says: “It was more about what Angie Bowie represented, her kind of 40s/70s mix of minimal glamour. I like the way she perfectly embodied the period between glam rock and rock that felt right for now. Glamour without ostentation.” Photograph: /Rex The Angie Bowie look on the catwalk Photograph: Catwalking.com Jess' verdict “These black chiffon harem pants came a close second to the Snow White skirt (see final look) I was most scared of trying on. But you do need an element of exoticism, because that’s what differentiates the Angie Bowie look from generic backstage style. I love that these sandals are tough and a bit clompy but super-high: it’s hard to do androgyny without looking manly.” Shorts, £110, by Reiss . Top, £39.99, by Zara . Trousers, £265, by Reformation, from Urban Outfitters . Wedges, £140, by Carvela, from Kurt Geiger . Necklace, £195, by Bex Rox, from Browns . Bangle, £297, by Holly Fulton . Photograph: Brendan & Brendan for the Guardian. <br></br> Styling: Simon Chilvers The inspiration: Joan Collins Designer Holly Fulton says: “Joan Collins is the embodiment of old-school glamour. She has an assured nonchalance that is unbelievably seductive and she gives the impression of being a woman who knows what she wants and when she’s going to get it. ” Photograph: Getty Images The Joan Collins look on the catwalk Photograph: PR Jess' verdict “Any woman who wears as much leopard print as Joan Collins is my kindred spirit. She was the JR of Dynasty, the one we loved to hate, the one who got the best lines. The muse to this season’s collections is the young Joan of the 1970s, who was much less enamelled than in the Dynasty era. Her look then has a lot in common with current catwalk chic: pale trousers and blouses, neat bags. It’s like this season’s Céline collection, but after a few cocktails.” Jess wears blouse, £230, by Equipment, from Browns . Trousers, £59.99, and bag, £69.99, by Zara . ­Sunglasses, price on request, by Valentino . Photograph: Brendan & Brendan for the Guardian. <br></br> Styling: Simon Chilvers The inspiration: Snow White D&G designer Domenico Dolce says: “Snow White is for us the cartoon ‘par excellence’, and she reminds us of our childhood. The key of her look is her mood: extremely positive. We developed it in a lot of alternatives that are strong even if taken alone: a T-shirt, a bag.” Photograph: Allstar Collection Photograph: Allst ar Collection/Cinetext/DISN/Allstar Collection The Snow White look on the catwalk Photograph: PR Jess' verdict “This skirt was the one I woke up worrying about at 4am on the day of the shoot. I can’t help ­feeling that pleated lemon chiffon on me is less Snow White than Wicked Stepmother in Drag. But oddly, I quite liked wearing it. It’s hard to dislike ­something so jolly. I could not have felt more springlike if I had turned into a daffodil. These pleated skirts are everywhere this season, but they’re not easy to wear. A kooky accessory, such as these wedges, helps offset the frump factor.” Jess wears blouse, £95, by All Saints . Skirt, £125, by Whistles . Belt, £9.99, by Zara . Wedges, £435, and bag, £195, both by D&G . Hair and make-up: Nikki Palmer at Mandy Coakley, using Mac, and Kevin Murphy. Photograph: Brendan & Brendan for the Guardian. <br></br> Styling: Simon Chilvers