Heritage Checks
This season has so much checks appeal! We saw a multitude of plaid, tartan, micro-check, windowpane and Prince of Wales check on the runways of Vetements, Paul Smith, Wooyungmi and so many more. Heritage patterns and checks-on-checks cut in modern silhouettes have a cool edginess to them and hence are the perfect way to elevate your wardrobe. Think wool check mini skirts by Guess, tailored trousers by Reiss and double-breasted blazers by Ted Baker, all in the traditional muted tones of brown, beige and grey with blue, green and red accents. But if you’re more Miss Hyde than Mrs Jekyll, you’ll love the colourful twist that designers such as Stella McCartney and Molly Goddard turned to. Bold matching sets are the statement ensembles, but you can also use pops of bright colours in knitwear and accessories to jump out from muted micro checks. It’s a simple way to clash colours and patterns with the classic and modern.

The Wrap-Around Coat
It seems that our collective working-from-home wardrobe has inspired a new take on the statement winter coat as designers from Max Mara to Issey Miyake reinterpreted the loose, wraparound silhouette of everyone’s go-to lockdown piece - the dressing gown. Softly tailored in rich wool fabrics, the belted double-breasted wraparound coats by the likes of Hobbs and Tommy Hilfiger are as versatile and chic as they are luxuriously comfy. The palette features warm creams and beige tones alongside greys, browns and dark blues and are best paired with heeled leather boots and oversized shoulder bags for a voluminous winter look. Wrap it over just about any ensemble you can imagine - smart or casual - for instant style props.

Colour Shock
Autumn/Winter is not going to be a drab affair if this season’s runways have anything to do with it. From sunflower yellow at Jil Sander to vibrant violet at Lutz Huelle, collections were popping with kaleidoscopic colours. Bold hues are a beautifully simple way to uplift your mood and elevate your wardrobe. You can choose one colour and go all out for a coordinated look, or otherwise, colour blocking is another striking way to introduce bright tones. Colourful rollnecks by GANT and Joules are key this season and gone are the classic charcoal suits in favour of brighter coloured two-pieces by Reiss and Hobbs. When colour blocking, you can’t go wrong with the prime colours, and accessorise with metallic jewellery for a shiny contrast.