AW19’s Favourite Trends

This season is showing some new themes amongst the more classic trends for autumn winter. With the likes of Giselle Norman walking a total of 41 times at fashion month and grunge being spoken of from NY to Paris, Autumn Winter 2019 is set to be strong, bold with a twist of 90’s nostalgia.
Most importantly, this season marked Karl Lagerfeld’s final Chanel show; the show that stole the month and the finale all would remember. Cara Delevingne opened the show with a host of fellow supermodels and famous faces looking on. Set in an alpine wonderland, Chalet Gardenia was the magical scene for an emotional farewell featuring signature tweeds paired with fair isle knits and shearling boots.
Some noticeable themes have been seen across New York, London, Milan and Paris – from ladylike to show stopping frothy layers you can take your pick and wear it your way. Here I walk you through my top 10 themes; as they say 3’s a trend:
GRUNGE REINVENTED

Designers took on a grungier feel for autumn winter playing up heavy boots, mixing prints, or pairing flannel with tulle or satin for the more elegant non-conformists out there.

Ashley Williams
Christian Dior
R13

 

LUXE LEATHER

Leather was big news with an influx of leather looks sweeping the season. From tailored pieces at Tom Ford, to Tibi’s coloured leather, it was full length leather outerwear that stole the show (see Rejina Pyo).

Alexander McQueen
Tibi
Khaite

 

WINTER BLOOMS

Think less the quiet feminine florals of summer, more a brash new floral. Whether you choose 3D florals Balmain style or a more vibrant print spotted at Erdem this is one trend you can’t miss.

Dolce & Gabbana
Saint Laurent
Erdem

 

WAISTED PROPORTIONS

Nipped in waists was suiting’s big news. Cinched waists shaped soft tailoring for an altogether more feminine silhouette. But belting doesn’t stop there – you will be waisting everything from knits to coats.

Alberta Ferretti
Balmain
Christian Dior

 

SHIMMER & SHINE

The party season is always heavy on the sequins and this winter is going all out. There was glitter and shimmer aplenty on the catwalk. More is more so drape yourself in crystal embellishment, diamanté fringing and lavish lame.

Molly Goddard
Loewe
Halpern

 

PUNK PERFECT

For the defiant rebel, conventional fashion rules don’t apply. Pair romantic ruffles with a fierce studded leather jacket or add a touch of punk with biker boots and multi chains – it’s time to shake things up.

Alexander McQueen
Balmain
Christopher Kane

 

BOLD SHOULDER

Shoulder lines were exaggerated with stretched lines and puff details. Supersize your shoulders and power your way into the new season.

Saint Laurent
Richard Quinn
Ports 1961

 

THEATRICAL RUFFLES

Designers have gone big on ruffles. Subtlety is not an option. It’s maximum drama with layers of ruffles on ruffles. On ruffles.

Louis Vuitton
David Koma
Valentino

 

CHECKING IN

An army of tartan and plaid walked the catwalk from Balenciaga to Christian Dior. Mix up your tartans as seen at Marta Jukubowski for extra satorial points.

Bora Aksu
Burberry
Emilia Wickstead

 

FEATHERED DELIGHTS

Couture details were seen across the season, not least when it came to this season’s feathery creations. Time to kick your heels up in Giambattista Valli’s feathered sandals or do full on plumage a la Mary Katrantzou.

Loewe
David Koma
Attico

 

And to end, just a couple of key items to get your wardrobe winter 19 ready:

 

JUST ADD TIGHTS 

The return of the tight is much more than functional – copy the catwalks and match your coloured tights to your shoe. For those who can’t get on board with tights, layer a dress over a wide leg trouser.

Dries Van Noten
Anna Sui
Versace

 

CAPED CRUSADERS

With a flair for the dramatic the cape is not just for super-hero’s. From short capelets to floor sweeping numbers and everything in-between.

Balmain
Celine
Chanel

 

SUPERSIZE DRESSES

Dresses will be bigger and fluffier than before. Swathes of tulle, taffeta and tutu tiers in eye popping brights might not be your thing but dresses will be playful and bold – it’s time to make a statement.

Molly Goddard
Marc Jacobs
Erdem

 

HERO BOOT

Thigh skimming boots are stepping into the spotlight. Stretch peep toe boots at Victoria Beckham, printed florals at Zimmerman and slouchy leather at Isabel Marant, it’s a full leg feast of options.

Balmain
Blumarine
Celine

 

ALL TIED UP IN BOWS 

Go big, go statement. Give the giant neck bow a whirl – feminine and romantic with a touch of showy. But if you prefer more subtlety try a hair bow aka Chanel.

Balmain
Marc Jacobs
Dolce & Gabbana

 

 

Dreaming Of SS18 To Come

The new season has snuck up on us again and we’re looking to Spring Summer 18 collections. And the warmer weather to come. With every change of season we see new trends, shapes, styles and colours to mark the transition.

Last September the catwalk gave us a glimpse of what to expect, and now we begin to see these replicated on the high street. But with such a wide variety of trends pick the ones that work for YOU; you might see others donning the latest micro sunglasses, a bum bag or even a pair of cycling shorts but don’t be a slave to fashion – create your own style and your own unique way of wearing trends.

Here are just some of our favourite trends – 3’s a trend and all:

GO BIG OR GO HOME

Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent
Off White

SHIMMY SHIMMY

Carolina Herrera
Alberta Ferretti
Dior

SUPER SHEER

John Galliano
Christopher Kane
Alberta Ferretti

BACK TO THE 90’S

Erdem
Gucci
Saint Laurent

ULTRA VIOLET

Tom Ford
Gucci
Kenzo

SPORTS DAY

Burberry
Dior
Fenty x Puma

REBEL REBEL

Givenchy
Prada
Moschino

NEW DENIM

Tibi
Tom Ford
Mugler

PEACHES AND CREAM

Celine

 

Carolina Herrera
Delpozo

PLASTIC FANTASTIC

Chanel
Burberry
Acne

COLOUR POPPING

Aalto
Agnona
Roksanda

MODERN HISTORY

Stella McCartney
Rodarte
Louis Vuitton

TAILORING UNDONE

Off White
Celine
Dion Lee

CHECK IT OUT

Alexander McQueen
Balenciaga
Burberry

WHITE OUT

Simone Rocha
Elie Saab
Chanel

POWER STRIPE

3.1 Phillip Lim
Kenzo
Monse

POLKA DOTTING

Alexandre Vathier
Self Portrait
Junya Watanabe

FLOWER SHOW

Marni
Dries Van Noten
Emilia Wickstead

GIVE IT SOME RUFFLE

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Erdem

FRINGE-TASTIC

Elie Saab
Celine
Naeem Khan

PINK & RED TOGETHER FOREVER

Attico
Brandon Maxwell
Emilia Wickstead

 

The Changing Shades Of Yellow

SS15 is showing a lot of love for yellow this season, both on the high street and in the luxury market, giving a welcome pop of colour in a typically spring pastel palette. But with so many shades, from buttercup to daffodil, mustard to flaxen and golden to acid the options are infinite. We help to focus your search with our handy guide to yellow.

SS15: Chloe | Lucas Nascimento | Emilia Wickstead | Ralph Lauren

Have you had your colours done? Do you know what shades work best for your complexion? No? Right first step, find your colour season.

Bees & Taylor uses a basic 4-season theory (spring, summer, autumn, winter) to help you consider the role of colour in your wardrobe and when making any purchase. The right colours have the power to make you look noticeably younger and your skin brighter – dark lines and shadows will visibly fade. Depending on whether you have a warm (spring or autumn) or cool (summer or winter) skin tone, different shades of any one colour can give you an instant face-lift and point you to a palette that better suits your complexion.

NB. whilst this can be useful, don’t be limited by colour; instead wear shades that suit higher on your neck and those that don’t lower on your body and away from your face.

Which seasonal type you are depends on two basic variables:
* the undertone of your skin, hair and eyes
* your overall colouring

In short, if you are ‘warm’ you are either spring or autumn and your overall colouring has a distinctive warm undertone to it, a golden glow if you like. However, if you are ‘cool’ you belong to summer or winter and your overall colouring has an underlying cool quality to it.

SPRING (warm)


Complexion: you are pale and delicate colored with warm tones to your skin which turns a peachy colour when you blush.
Hair: your hair is golden blonde, or was, and is now mid brown. Perhaps even strawberry blonde. You have golden or red undertones. If you choose to lighten your hair, you should use warm highlights and not platinum.
Eyes: clear blue, turquoise, green, hazel or light brown.
Accessories: your accessories should be gold and not silver.
In summary: you look great in bright cheerful tones like coral, turquoise, and primary red. You should never wear pure black or white against your face. Your coloring will be enhanced by clothing with a bit of ‘sunshine’ in your colours. Think warm and bright when selecting your wardrobe.
How to wear yellow: if you are a spring then golden yellow can look fabulous on you. It will also bring out the golden highlights in your hair.

Zara, trousers with elastic waist
Zara, trousers with elastic waist

AUTUMN (warm)


Complexion: you have medium to dark warm toned skin with a golden undertone. Rich overall colouring and low contrast between skin, hair and eyes.
Hair: mid brown to black or medium to deep red. You look best if you dont lighten your hair, but it looks great if you darken it. Be sure to use warm tones when doing this.
Eyes: hazel, medium to black/ brown, olive or warm green.
Accessories: your accessories should be gold.
In summary: you look good in darker, warm colours like olive green, rust, and chocolate brown – you will glow in harmonious environmental colours. Avoid clear bright shades, pure white and black which will make you look tired and faded. Also, avoid true pastel colors which will look cold against your complexion, giving you a pale and sickly appearance.
How to wear yellow: mustard yellow is a wonderful colour on the golden, bronze skin tone of the autumn so wear it in abundance.

Topshop, silk v-neck cami
Topshop, silk v-neck cami

SUMMER (cool)


Complexion: you have pale skin and a tendancy to redness. With an overall cool undertone and low contrast between hair and skin.
Hair: your hair ranges from ash brown to dirty blonde with cool ashy undertones. If you lighten your hair, use platinum, not golden higlights.
Eyes: blue, grey/ blue, cool green, grey/ brown, slate.
Accessories: your accessories should be silver and not gold.
In summary: you look best in pastel colors with no warm tones in them. Look for soft, toned-down, subdued colours eg. powder blue, mint green, dusty pink or soft white. You should never dress in vivid or saturated colors, for they will disrupt the serenity that summer needs in her look.
How to wear yellow: if you have the cool skin tone of summer, yellow is more tricky to wear due to your blue/pink skin base. However, pastel yellow can look very pretty on pale summer skins.

Miu Miu, cropped ribbed cashmere sweater (@Net-a-Porter)
Miu Miu, cropped ribbed cashmere sweater (@Net-a-Porter)

WINTER (cool)


Complexion: cool or olive undertones, with a high contrast between skin, hair and eyes. A deep overall colouring.
Hair: your hair color is dark and cool in tone. You should never try to lighten it, but it looks great if you darken it. Be sure to use cool tones when doing this.
Eyes: mid-brown to black/ brown, grey/ blue, clear blue, cool green.
Accessories: your accessories should be silver.
Summary: if you’re a winter, you look your best in dark, intense colors like midnight blue, emerald green and royal purple. Because you have a lot of visual contrast you can pull off deep, rich colours accented with jewel tones and even bright white or true black. Your dynamic colouring ensures you look great in vibrant colours but avoid earth tones which can make you look sallow and muted or powdery colors which can make you look shadowed.
How to wear yellow: a strong bold acid yellow can look very striking on a cool winter complexion.

Emilia Wickstead francis duchess-satin maxi skirt (@ Matches Fashion)
Emilia Wickstead francis duchess-satin maxi skirt (@ Matches Fashion)

Shop Sorbet Shades For Winter

Ice-cream pastels are still with us for AW14. In every shade of pink, blue, lilac, green and blush pastels are not just for summer. Seen on the catwalk at Acne, Jil Sander, Valentino and Rodarte this colour palette is altogether softer and more feminine, so cosy up in a mint green mohair knit or a lilac cashmere coat.

Here are some of our favourite pieces to buy now:

Topshop
Whistles
By Malene Birger
Equipment
Vanessa Bruno Athe
Red Valentino
3.1 Phillip Lim
Whistles dress
Joseph
Reiss
Zara
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel
MSGM
COS
Charlotte Olympia
Maje
Givenchy
Sophia Webster
MaxMara
H&M