Comfortable and practical, denim shorts are a wardrobe staple come the summer and it looks like we’re set to see more of them this season. D&G and Ralph Lauren were among those flaunting short hemlines in light-wash denim on the spring 2010 catwalks, while Hermes went for a darker option, teaming with a cape jacket and strappy sandals.

We love the look of this casual, distressed pair from New York label, Siwy. A brand with quite the celebrity following (including the likes of Ashley Tisdale, Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Nicole Ritchie), Siwy offers a range of fashion-forward denim designs that focus on high-quality detail and fit.

Perfect for that just-chucked-on look, these ‘Camilla Loveless’ shorts not only look the part but also aim to flatter the figure; the padded motifs featured on both back pockets are said to lift and shape your behind. Bonus!

£150 from Harvey Nichols.