Loving Autumn Winter
We simply can’t wait to get our clutches into some of the sumptuous offerings that are on the way this season. I simply want to wrap myself in mohair and sink into the warm embrace of a wool coat. It is, without a shadow of doubt, the most beautiful looking 'seasonal fashion forecast' that we have seen in some time; autumnal in all senses of the word, with less focus on luxury and bling and instead a much more powerful focus on sophistication, elegance, warmth and minimalistic luxury. Textures and fabrics this autumn winter are much more important than the prints and designs of the summer - which is a more than welcome relief to be quite honest. The colours and patterns of summer were bright, vivid and almost overbearing at times. Goodbye to the fuschia pinks and the lime greens – goodbye to the overly patterned maxi dresses (though a warmer, toned down version of the maxi lingers into autumn winter), goodbye to the remnants of layering big jewellery and a big hello to all in its place. Cuts and classic lines are outweighing trends and fads and thus it is a return to the timeless styles of the fifties and sixties. It is a season that will bring us back to our mothers era’s, back to A-line dresses and camel coats; back to tans, creams and chocolate browns; back to fifties minimalism with an austere, unembellished simplicity.
This kind of season allows us to really breathe for a while. It affords us the chance to allow major faddish trends dissipate into the clouds of fashion past –(perhaps for the second and third time) - letting us slip gracefully into the autumnal glory of our favoured fabrics – leathers, tweeds, wools, silks. If I was to put my finger on a particular trend – apart from that of utter simplicity – it would be that there are two extremes – the extremely feminine 50’s classic style – or the extremely mannish; not the slouchy boyfriend style but rather more structured and harsh, like tying buttons up the neck, wearing harder lines and less malleable fabrics.
To stay on trend this season I would suggest investing in some of the following – some great knits, knee high stockings, at least one good pair of leather trousers, a fifties inspired dress or two and a beautiful, non fussy, classic, winter coat. Remember this is also a great period to actually start rummaging at the back of your mothers wardrobe, with her permission of course. Considering I have a mum who was and is supremely elegant, loved timeless fashions and whose wardrobe was at it's finest in the sixties and seventies, I can’t wait to see what gems I shall find! (thanks mum xx)
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