According to the fashion press, kick flares are the only way to way denim this autumn - start early with our three page special

It's time to put your skinny jeans at the back of your cupboard! The fashion elite has spoken and there is only one word on everyone's lips: flares flares flares!. This autumn invest in a pair of kick flares like these lovely indigo ones from Topshop for £45. We've also picked three of the best ways to wear them ahead of autumn...

Look 1: Ethical hippy chic

From top and clockwise:

Organic cotton 'Jessica' check dress: £32, from People Tree

Ethical blue long bead necklace, £18 made-uk.com

Fairtrade sandals by Where, £50, Terraplana and selected flagship Topshop stores

Indigo kick flares, £40, Topshop