Everyone in fashion land is obsessing over JW Anderson’s Guinness collaboration – in fact, a server in the café I’m writing this from literally came over to ask me where the jumper on my screen was from. The hype is real. Elsewhere, Magliano’s Broken ring is soothing our winter blues with its emoji-shaped appeal. Heartbreakingly good.
If the festive styling of a Fair Isle knit is a little too on-the-nose for you at this time of year, why not try Guest In Residence’s (subtly) yuletide-red zip-up knit? An ideal layering device on chilly weekends. MM6 Maison Margiela’s collab with Dr Martens, meanwhile, will provide equal levels of practical appeal, with its subversive take on the classic 1490 lace-up boot.
If you want to bring a little ladylike charm to your winter basics, consider Camilla and Marc’s calf-grazing tartan skirt. You can go full “tea party” with Vagabond’s pointed pumps, or create high-low appeal with a chunky flat boot. In more casual territory, we have Miu Miu’s layered jersey top, which shows that the new-gen grunge trend is here to stay.
If there’s one thing we know, it’s that suede bags and barn jackets are at the top of every fashion lover’s wish-list this season, and YSL’s Le 5 à 7 tote and Mango’s parka prove that it’s worth checking both ends of the brand spectrum to secure that perfect cold-weather capsule. Cosy never looked so cool.
Kilt skirts are everywhere this season, and luckily they lend themselves perfectly to the winter months, thanks to their textural, blanket-like fabrication. We recommend styling them with knee-high flat boots or, on slightly less Baltic days, with metallic sneakers. Finish off the look with a padded bomber jacket courtesy of Carhartt.
Fashion folks are throwing back to their emo days this season with layered jersey tops. While Marni’s tee is undeniably cool, you can also recreate the look with tops that are already sitting in your wardrobe. We also can’t stop looking at Junya Watanabe’s tulle-meets-denim midi-skirt, which is sure to turn heads this winter with sturdy boots and a cashmere cardi.
If you don’t fancy a woolly hat when the mercury drops, consider a colour-pop head scarf, as seen in Reformation’s collaboration with Shrimps. Ralph Lauren also continues to deliver on the classics with its cream cotton-blend polo top – just add a pleated skirt or tailored trousers for a preppy vibe.
The Row can always be relied on for good outerwear, and its Denver trench coat is no exception. Throw it on over everything from smart workwear separates to party-ready minidresses all-year round. Jewellery enthusiasts, meanwhile, will enjoy the green tones of By Pariah’s stacking rings – a must-have for the bleak midwinter.
This season’s trending outfit formula – the slouchy leather jacket and jeans – could not be easier to recreate. Cos’s funnel-neck leather jacket is perfect for the job, and will look great paired with any straight-leg or slouchy jeans – although Alaïa’s band-detail pair have certainly piqued our interest. Elsewhere, Ancient Greek Sandals proves that it can do so much more than summer shoes with its cosy Vasilitsa mules.
The Vivienne Westwood brand has launched an exclusive capsule with Ssense this month and it’s full of all the designer’s hero styles, from corsets to draped dresses. The painterly printed T-shirt, however, has us dreaming of Italy’s Renaissance spires (time for some winter sun?) For a further injection of punk inspiration, turn to Gucci, which has created the perfect multi-strap pump for autumn.
Sometimes you can’t go wrong with the classics, and thankfully brands have really delivered this season. Take Free People’s Molly tweed coat, which will make any cold-weather ensemble feel put-together. Or there’s Maison Margiela’s western-inspired spin on the classic blue shirt, which will look supremely stylish with slouchy jeans and snake-print boots. Weekend dressing, sorted.
Leopard-print coats are everywhere right now, and there are so many tempting pre-loved iterations to be found on resale sites. We found the below Moschino style on eBay this week, but we have a feeling it won’t stick around for long. We recommend balancing it with some pared-back separates: think Tory Burch’s grey flannel trousers and Courrèges’s ribbed knit.
With its cosy wool fabric and buckle detailing, Mango’s grey minidress brings a sophisticated spin to the ’60s-inspired A-line silhouette. Style with knee-high boots and bare legs now then sub in 20-denier tights, a ribbed roll-neck and loafers come December. For a pop of colour, & Other Stories’s wool-blend cardigan is rendered in the perfect shade of cobalt blue, offering a fresh alternative to last season’s stop-sign red.
Ganni X Barbour’s latest drop will sate the appetite of countryside dwellers and aspiring ramblers alike with its Scandi spin on classic outerwear. Lean fully into the Anglomania vibe with Burberry’s blanket-inspired plaid skirt and a sturdy leather belt. The Highlands (or pavements) await.
Meanwhile, in the world of Americana, we have the return of the leather bomber jacket, a style that looks so much better pre-loved. Head to eBay to find love-worn styles that will last for many years to come. Cherry World’s California’s Finest tee is another stylish ode to the USA, and feels particularly fitting with the upcoming election. Too on the nose? Never.
