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...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gloves