COAT CALL – This winter sees the return of skirts worn over pants. Hollywood superstars Fred and Ginger inspired Dries Van Noten’s collection that artfully mixes masculine with feminine. The secret to this look is to combine patterned trousers with a dress in a contrasting print, and then finish it off with a fabulous faux fur.
NO NONSENSE – Ladylike meets textured chic at Gucci where black python high-waisted skirts were paired with demure box-cut cropped tweed jackets and patent leather gloves. Channel this look by mixing these three textures and proportions. Skirt waistlines and jackets sit high, while the hemlines are low.
FUN FABULOUSNESS – Fun and fabulous is Anna Sui’s style mantra and her Autumn 2013 collection is no exception. Sui plays with colour and texture this season and gives a playful nod to the ’60s. Porange – pink, purple and orange – remains a popular combination.
DEMURE COTURE -Texture and silhouette are key to Prada’s style direction for winter. Designer Miuccia Prada puts a twist on the classic ’50s silhouette by presenting jackets with zippers and mixed textures. When adapting this look ensure the skirt and jacket fabrics are matching.
NEW LEOPARD – The saying goes that “leopards don’t change their spots” but in Diane Von Furstenberg’s case they do. Her autumn 2013 collection features “Leopard Bark”, a clever take on the classic leopard print. Prints and mixed media (clash of fabrics, prints and textures within a single garment) continue to be a strong trend.
SKIRTS OVER PANTS – This winter sees the return of skirts worn over pants. Hollywood superstars Fred and Ginger inspired Dries Van Noten’s collection that artfully mixes masculine with feminine. The secret to this look is to combine patterned trousers with a dress in a contrasting print, and then finish it off with a fabulous faux fur.
