The new fashion season has finally arrived and winter promises a fresh batch of ideas as well as some spins on your favourite trends. From a revival of the seventies era to bringing back the over-the-top animal print trend, you’re bound to find a trend you will try and love. Here are 8 winter fashion trends you need to know about this season, as seen on the runway and in your favourite high street stores.
Animal Print is back in a big way for winter 2018, it’s already all over the high street, there’s absolutely no escaping this trend! You have the obvious classic leopard print but we’re now being introduced to snake, zebra, cow, tiger -there’s a print for everyone! Be gone the fear of channelling Kat Slater – Tom Ford insisted on a head-to-toe policy at his runway show.
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The classic cowboy boot is making a comeback this season. Isabel Marant opened her runway show with Dolly Parton’s famous tune ”Jolene” blasting, as models stomped in their cowboy boots down the runway. Throw on with your favourite pair of jeans this season or a casual knit dress for a laid back look.
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Plaid, Prince of Wales heritage or traditional tartan, the many takes on checks will be everywhere in the new season. Checks don’t have to be traditional though, they can be fun too! Versace’s approach to checks had a very 90s nostalgia inspired Clueless vibe. Try a check suit or if you want a more low key approach – try a check scarf to begin with to add a sense of warmth to any outfit.
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The most daring and dominant of all fabrics this season is leather. It comes in skirts, trousers and trench coats. Don’t focus on only black though – Givenchy gave us coats in petrol green, a refreshing twist for winter. Style your favourite leather piece with a knit jumper to create cosy look winter; a textured look will definitely turn heads this season.
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From shearling, to suede and flowing satin blouses, there were obvious takes on 70s fashion on the Autumn/Winter runways. The way it will affect your own style is by using the colour brown. Think 70 shades of brown! From brown boots, to coats and scarves this easy to style colour should be your new favourite.
Forget highlighter neon’s, there are new hues in town. Think fruity shades like lemon and lime. Best worn as a stand out pop of colour against a navy, black or grey winter outfit. Try accessorising with bags, belts or maybe a larger than life scarf to make your outfit stand out from the crowd!
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Think its too early to begin planning your jaw-dropping outfit for this years Christmas party? Think again! Mini party dresses are in. From jumbo sequins, satin, metallic and velvet – a mini party dress will guarantee compliments this winter season. Style with a pair of boots for a cool and casual look or with your dancing shoes that will get the party started!
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“Layers, layers, layers!” It’s what your mum shouted at you when leaving the house anytime during winter. Listen to her this season, but make it stylish. I mean, why wear one great coat when you could wear 2? 5? Or even 7 as seen at the Balenciaga show. Try throwing on a leather jacket with a heavier coat over the top for a laidback, cool girl look.
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