With the summer days coming to an end, winter blues are imminent. But by appreciating and enjoying the beauty of every season as they come one can make the most of them. Let’s take a look below at some of the most popular fashion trends and coveted looks of this season from the runway shows across New York, London, Milan and Paris. So stay ahead of the style curve by adding some of these fresh trends to your wardrobe. Beat the chill with all things fashion!
Suited: Think of all sorts of blazers whether the ones with power shoulders, belted, boxy, long, tailored – this is one of the go-to looks of the season. The importance of either adding new blazers in styles that work for you or bringing out all the blazers from the back of your cupboard to create new looks along with other seasonal pieces is immense. You can style a versatile blazer in so many ways. Wear it just on its own as a dress if it’s a long one or pair it with a skirt or wide legged trousers. You can layer over your winter coat on top to stay warm. Moreover this trend could help you refresh your workwear closet.
Neon’s Arrival: Two ways to wear these highlighter pen colours are to either go bold with head to toe neon or opt for a pop of neon in your outfits for a groovy look. If you want to look 100% stylish this season, opt for some highly saturated bright hues, that is, if neon is your thing. It can be a great way to instantly update the wardrobe. High voltage neon shades were celebrated across many designer shows like that of Max Mara, Jacquemus, Balenciaga, Fendi, Balmain and others.
Tweed Time: All time classic and a wardrobe staple is back again if not gone ever! Okay, let’s talk tweed first and the rest can wait! Since tweed is trending this season, looking chic and elegant can be easy. When you want to look all sophisticated and ultra chic look to none other than a tweed set or a jacket. Add tweed wherever you want: be it capes, coats, skirts, trousers, hats. You could go for a neutral palette when going for tweed pieces or go a bit colourful. While adding such looks on your style radar this season look no further than Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Brock Collection, Celine and others for style cues.
Floral Show: Make life more flowery by incorporating florals in your new season wardrobe! Reality is – when it comes to florals – women have their own preferences. Some like to go all head to toe florals, some like a more dark and modern version, and some are into minimal florals. Whatever your style is, show it off with floral ensembles this season. For some floral looks inspiration watch out for runway looks from Richard Quinn, Erdem, Dries Van Noten, Givenchy, Alexander Mc Queen and others. This season if you are invited to a garden party, high tea/afternoon tea or simply to any special occasion- opting for a romantic floral dress can help you make that style statement.
Leopard Prints: Leopard prints are having a moment this season. This is an evergreen look; so definitely worth the investment. While planning your new season looks don’t forget to add this must have style. Leopard prints or be it any other animal prints is a great way to update seasonal wardrobes when these prints are trending. Leopard prints are going to be big for autumn winter 2019. They are always synonymous with feminine style. So be it your next soirée or everyday wear, go all sultry with some sartorial spots.
Metallics of 70s and 80s: For this season , especially for your upcoming party looks, if you want to go for metallics and disco glam- then there is no better time than now. The metallics of the 70s and 80s have reappeared in the fashion territory. Adding metallics to your party wardrobe this season could be a great way to achieve that head turning look. Get ready to rock and roll in all that lustre and shimmer. For some metallic dressing inspiration, you can take a look at these popular looks from the runway shows of Altuzarra, Alberta Ferretti, and Dolce & Gabbana. If you don’t want to go for full on metallic head to toe metallic you can rock a partial metallic look.
Power Shoulders: Take charge of the dressing up game this season with the help of the current trending exaggerated voluminous shoulders. This is a great look to opt for whether it’s casual, party or power dressing. This look is undoubtedly a ultra-glam, powerful look, but if you want to play it subtle you can also opt for outfits with volume sleeves. So, if power look is your thing, then this is the time to invest in some of those pieces. You will easily find puffed shoulder pieces among many high-fashion brands and also on the high street. For cues on how to pull this fashion forward look smoothly watch out for these runway looks from Isabel Marant, Alexander Mc Queen and JW Anderson.
Leather Game Strong: Talking about leather the first thing that comes to the mind is probably a leather biker jacket or a strong bold look in head to toe leather. Leather is no longer synonymous with rebellious or rock chic look, it has got a more modern sophisticated makeover in recent years. Beside, thanks to the minimal, chic leather pieces this season like long leather trench coats, sharp leather co ords, leather dresses etc because of which it’s possible to achieve that softer and smarter look wearing leather. For a more softer version you can take style cues from the runway shows of Tod’s, Hermes, Chalayan, and Gabriela Hearst. For a more ‘Matrix’ inspired powerful look, take a look at the runway looks from Tom Ford, Bottega Veneta, Ermanno Scervino, Isabel Marant.
Sharp Dressing: This season lady like elegant dressing is in! Such looks comprising mainly of silk blouses, tailored blazers, printed silk scarves, very wearable skirts with extra swish, top handle bags were seen in many runway shows like that of Celine, Valentino, Burberry, Gucci, Marni and others. It’s time to bid a goodbye to super casual sporty athleisure looks that has been trending for sometime and welcome elegant dressing. Also plus point is, it will be very easy to create such refined and polished looks with the blazers, blouses and skirts already there at the back of the cupboard. Give out those sassy vibes everytime you make an entrance in this look. If you want to add that cool touch, then do add a pair 70s style sunglasses like an aviator.
Capes Oh-So Versatile: The usual winter long coats, trench coats and puffer style coats will always be there and they are all great winter staples; but autumn winter 2019-2020 dressing can be more fashionable with the help of current trending capes coats. Capes are such stylish statement making looks. There are a lot of myths around this outerwear, that it is too classic or it is not for every style or occasion. But this season there are cape coats available in various styles for every occasion- so there is something for everyone . Look super chic this season taking outfit inspiration from runway cape looks from across many designer shows like that of Miu Miu, Balmain, Celine, Chanel , Dior, JW Anderson Edrem.
Feather Fun: Feathered outfits are usually perceived as not very wearable, but this season this trend is back with a contemporary twist. You can not only wear them just in your shoes or bags, but clothing with feather in them ranges from minimal to maximal style. So why not take cues from the runway shows of Burberry, Roksanda, Valentino, Mary Katrantzou, Oscar De la Renta and others depending on your style and give it a shot for your next plush event. This could be a great outfit idea for the upcoming holiday season looks or for your NYE look. Moreover a feather outfit look can be beautifully styled with the right accessories. If your outfit is too feathery then opt for minimal accessories, and if they are a punch of feathers here and there, then you can opt for OTT accessories to match with.