Multi-hued cottons for Leo, linen for Virgo and bling for Aries! Each sun sign has its own fashion code. Fashion and astrology are tied by a strange zodiac code that emits good vibrations for the wearer, says an expert.

As the industry booms and knowledge widens its access, couture-conscious buyers stalking the high street are becoming increasingly wary about the "metaphysical, spiritual and environmental quotient" of the clothes they are carrying off the racks.