Out of the shade... how to embrace summer's statement prints

In the enthralling, timeless city of Jaipur, we explored the gloriously hued styles of the new season in the grounds of the blissful Suján Rajmahal Palace Hotel.

Combat the unpredictable British weather with a healthy dose of hothouse florals, cooling blues, cheekily off-kilter patterns and effortlessly elegant drapes.

Here the bold motifs contrast cheekily with the plush pastel hotel – built in 1729 by the Maharaja of Jaipur, no less – for a lesson in how to be daring with the new trends without losing your cool in the heat.

Even better, these are clothes with heart, designed to empower women in need.

They're made by British luxury brand with a social conscience, Beulah, which donates 10 per cent of profits from each sale to its Beulah Trust, a charity that supports Indian women who have been victims of sex trafficking by teaching them skills to get a job and live a self-sufficient life, free from abuse.