Autumn Colours: the Fashion Trends

Lately I've been seeing a lot of new trends storming the catwalk or flying off the pages of Vogue, and so I thought I'd condense them into a few posts: Autumn Colours. This week- my favourite fashion trends. Here are my top 5:

5~ the CAPE

From Ralph Lauren’s beautifully autumnal cashmere capes to Ellie Saab’s wine-stain-red version, capes have made their debut entrance this season.

 The way I see it, there are a few main types of cape: the cute cropped capes, the elegant elongated capes, and then all the different lengths in between. If you opt for a cropped cape - or capelet as it's known (defined as a miniature style that swings above the hip), then wear with short-length skirts. If your cape has plenty of fabric and folds,  then counterbalance the voluminosity with a pencil skirt. If your choice is more narrow and tailored, then a mini makes the perfect partner. Whichever skirt silhouette you swing for, wear your cape with cosy tights and knee-high boots. The longer the cape, the better it looks with skinny trousers. Elevate the look for evening with a pair of heels, or go for a cape dress.

4~the ZIPS

Zips are everywhere: coats, skirts, pockets, hell they're even in the middle of dresses. They add a modern edgier element to any old winter coat. Look for clothing with the main focus being statement zips, then you'll be trending with names like Carven, Stella McCartney and Balenciaga.

3~the KNITS

Knitted jumpers and wooly cardigans make a reappearance every autumn but this time their back, and taking it to a whole new level. This autumn we've seen Marc Jacobs and Celine sport knitted ribbed trousers as well as Stella showing the ultimate marl dresses.

These new knits are not only cozy and warm but they can be worn altogether for simplicity and ease.

2~the TINY TRUNK

In his first act as creative director at Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière nodded to the house’s luxe luggage heritage with a collection of delightfully dinky box bags. Elsewhere, Tod’s, Christopher Kane, Dolce and Gabbana and Salvatore Ferragamo all presented their own take on the mini shape. 

Even with the limited space, these fairly roomy little boxes can be taken on any work adventure or partying night.

1~the FAIRYTALE

This is my ultimate favourite trend this season. Every girl loves a fairytale and now these dresses are really the dresses of every girl's dream. Alexander McQueen teamed delicate lace trapeze dresses with heavy-duty lashes and black biker boots, while Dolce and Gabbana’s heroine worked cartoon-ish capes and a forest’s worth of twisted florals. Magical.