The gladiator-sandaled warrior of seasons past has evolved. To work the trend this time around, invest in these fabulous wedges that will add an edge to softest of summer dresses. Shown here with a Jovovich-hawk dress, a Zoe & Morgan necklace, a Vivienne Westwood Red Label necklace, a Zoe & Morgan bangle, a DvF bag and a Jade Jagger bangle.

• Tan leather thong platform wedges with an approximately 120mm / 5 inch raffia wedge heel and a 30mm / 1.5 inch platform. Burberry Prorsum shoes have buckled straps throughout and a multi-wrap ankle strap. Italian sizing.