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As the cooler weather begins to set in, it’s time to start thinking about our autumn and winter wardrobes. You might be wondering what will be trending over the next few months? And more importantly, what is actually worth investing in?
Luckily, here in Australia, we have the benefit of foresight, as our friends across the equator experience the seasons six months ahead. This means we can often look to street style or social media as a crystal ball of sorts in order to predict what trends are set to emerge.
From New York to London, Paris to Milan, you only have to look as far as international fashion weeks to understand the trends chic women globally decided to champion over their winter season. (If you’re looking for a bolder sense of style then Copenhagen Fashion Week also offers a plethora of inspiration.) While we might not experience weather quite as drastic as New York’s snowstorms or London’s icy temps, ideas can still be gleaned from these cities in order to get a sense of the shades and silhouettes set to be in high demand for the season ahead.
So, what are the autumn and winter trends worth looking forward to? Dopamine dressing is still going strong, as we’ve seen the street style set invest heavily in bold shades of pink, green and Pantone’s colour of the year, Very Peri. When it comes to outerwear, quilted coats have been the item of choice among editors and influencers, while on the knitwear front, cut-out detailing and shrunken silhouettes have emerged as the hero trends.
Need some more inspo? Keep scrolling for five autumn and winter trends worth investing in.
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Quilted Coats
As far as warmth is concerned, padded coats have always been a practical option for when the temperatures start to drop. Though, this season, the humble wardrobe staple has been given a chic upgrade, thanks to brands like Frankie Shop and Toteme. Between the interesting colourways and cropped, boxy silhouettes, these are not the quilted coats you once knew. No for 2022, they’re so much cooler. This Skansen Quilted Jacket by Bul ($370) feels particularly of the moment.
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Shrunken Knitwear
You can thank bag brand Jacquemus for this one. Shrunken knitwear has been trending ever since Kendall Jenner took to the runway in an itsy bitsy teenie weenie cropped cardigan last season. Since then, multiple brands have debuted their own take on the trend, including this yellow iteration ($40) from Cotton On.
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Cut Out Details
From Christopher Esber to Nensi Dojaka, cut out detailing has been trending amongst It-designers for some time, and this autumn, the look is set to make an impact on our knitwear. Of course, with a trend as prominent as this one, there are already plenty of options around, offering cutouts in different locations depending on just how much skin you want to show. This Adi Top by Significant Other ($210) offers a chic take on the trend with flattering shoulder cut outs.
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Dopamine Dressing
Designers are spreading the joy this season in the form of standout, saturated shades. From bold fuschia to bright green, winter will see us dressing ourselves happy thanks to the dopamine dressing trend. This Topshop blazer ($125) is sure to put a smile on your face.
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Suit Up
While suits have historically been associated with workwear, this season we’re taking the item out of the office, with new silhouettes and iterations in every shade of the rainbow. We’re seeing wide-leg trousers paired against oversize blazers for a distinctly cool look that will see you well beyond the 9-5. It’s worth investing in a statement shade, and we think this purple set by Witchery is a great option (blazer, $279, pants $180).
