Cut adash in impeccable white. Be an ice
queen in YSL’s liquid silk gown or an Alberta Ferretti Park Ave princess. Go
sports- deluxe in Proenza Schouler or be playful in McQueen’s fantasy
skater-dress dream...
New Leather
Think clean, pared-back structure in
separates, coats and dresses. Embrace a grown-up palette of moss greens,
clarets and inky blues. Be bold and wear head to toe as at Alexander Wang, or
throw in subtle Versus-style panel details. Accessorise with a lusciously
seductive pair of elbow-length gloves...
Think
clean, pared-back structure in separates, coats and dresses.
Optical Tailoring
If you love a graphic kick, then cast an
eye over autumn’s striking geometry (hello Prada. Jonathan Saunders and
Versus)-add a chunky platform loafer and white shirt to make the pattern really
pop. Think minimal shapes, but head-to-toe pattern.
Think
minimal shapes, but head-to-toe pattern.
Power Prints
Walk the walk in noirish florals to
oversized Jacquard to digital fantasy prints. Create serious impact with
statement separates.
New Gothic
This
season, goth is seriously glam.
This season, goth is seriously glam. Gucci
sent out delicate black tulle with a rouged lip. Sarah Burton gave McQ red and
black lace minidresses, while Givenchy took a pink slip dress and added black
lace and leather accessories. Not a look for the faint-hearted, but then, we
didn’t think you were...
Equestrian
Play it soft (see Chloé’s sporty twist), or
make it dark and hard: try Altuzarra’s patent boots with Gucci’s purple
jodhpurs and ruffle blouse. Or go flirty in muted woodland tones. Whip
optional.
Equestrian
Military Ambition
Keep it simple: work straightforward
statement coats (as at Ferragarno). or laid-back utilitarianism with MaxMara’s
jumpsuit. Soften with a pointy pump.
Riot Knits
Last year’s statement knits are going
nowhere. The update? Go for Christopher Kane’s long-lined rollneck, a slouchy
Just Cavalli bobble weave, or Chloé’s homespun chic (pop over a skinny polo).
Riot
Knits
50s Cool
It’s more about the slightly naughty girl
than prom spirit this time. Try a Capri trouser, but low-slung, Moschino’s loud
repetitive prints or Isabel Marant’s cowgirl strides. If it feels a bit wrong.
you’re definitely right.
Mood Indigo
The colour for autumn – in any shade you
like
Embellishment
Not many surfaces were left unadorned on
the a/w catwalk. Valentino showed intricately detailed coats, Prada put giant
gaudy jewels on everything and Dolce & Gabbana added opulent gold to its
peek-a-boo black creations. The only rule? More Is definitely MORE.
Valentino
showed intricately detailed coats, Prada put giant gaudy jewels on everything
and Dolce & Gabbana added opulent gold to its peek-a-boo black creations.
Accessories
Hats
Channel Marlos Schwab’s femme fatale in a
dashing oversize wonder, or think Jonathan Saunders and work it neat and
sporty.
Hats
Boots
It’s all about a chunky heel. Either go for
a splash of ankle-length colour, or indulge in Gucci’s classic over-the- knee
equestrian styles.
Boots
Oversized
bags
We know. USEFUL arm candy alert. Look chic
and carry all your clutter in a structured hand-held tote.
Or think like Louis Vuitton and hire a
valet to carry it for you.
Oversized
bags
Gloves
They’ve had a serious a/w makeover, from the
demi-glove to the elbow-length: look for medieval pattern . à la Versace, deep
hues from Chanel and fierce embellishment. Be hold.
Gloves
