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)

AW15 Wraps Up In Paris

Paris, the last leg in the AW15 fashion diary and one of the most important. This last week the city of chic played host to some of the most influential FROW go’ers and of course the unforgettable return of Derek Zoolander and Hansel at Valentino – blue steel is back.

LAYER UP
A multitude of layers make this trend winter appropriate. Use clever layering of pieces, texture and colour to give a look your own unique stamp.

Akris
Akris
Chalayan
Chalayan
Ellery
Ellery

THE WAISTCOAT
The mini-size waistcoat is here; another indicator of the 70’s era we are seeing right now. Wear over chiffon blouses and dresses to bring this trend into AW15.

Alessandra Rich
Alessandra Rich
Chloe
Chloe
Moncler Gamme Rouge
Moncler Gamme Rouge

DUNGAREES
Spotted! Dungarees in soft leather and 70’s corduroy. Will you be wearing this trend come autumn?

Alessandra Rich
Alessandra Rich
Chloe
Chloe
H&M
H&M

CHECKED OUT
Tartans, gingham and checks are a regular in the winter season – and this season is no different. Channel the Queen of tartan, Vivienne Westwood, and go big on checks.

Acne
Acne
Chanel
Chanel
Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli

THE ROLL-NECK
The biggest story for next season? The roll neck. The funnel neck. The polo neck. The turtle neck. This old classic has just become the new must-have monopolising the catwalks.

Andrew GN
Andrew GN
Carven
Carven
Nina Ricci
Nina Ricci

LONGLINE
Tops are layered long over loose trousers and maxi skirts. Lengthen your body-line and experiment with your proportions.

Acne
Acne
Chanel
Chanel
Loewe
Loewe

PASTELS
Not a usual for the colder months, pastels take a wintery turn on the catwalk. Shades of sugary pink, mint green and duck egg blue will be a big hit in the next season.

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Cedric Charlier
Cedric Charlier
Dries Van Noten
Dries Van Noten

ANKLE SWINGER
The culotte has been replaced by the ankle grazer trouser. Cropped is the length of choice even in the colder months.

Celine
Celine
Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney

GLOVES
An off-beat addition to the catwalks for AW15.

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Dries Van Noten
Dries Van Noten
Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela

VICTORIANA
This trend takes its inspiration from the Victorian era. With high neck ruffles and leg of mutton sleeves, the look is both prim and modern.

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Chanel
Chanel
Andrew GN
Andrew GN

CAPED CRUSADER
The smart girls cover up of choice. Ultra wearable, capes, cloaks and ponchos were a unanimous favourite on the catwalk; from dark tailoring at Saint Laurent to the flowing hooded knitted cape at Vivienne Westwood this is one trend you should buy into.

Andrew GN
Andrew GN
Esteban Cortazar
Esteban Cortazar
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent

FRINGING
Fashion has a fringe moment. Tasseled hemlines, trims and boots danced down the catwalk – it’s playful and flirty. Time to get your swing on.

Balmain
Balmain
Chloe
Chloe
Maiyet
Maiyet

70’S REVISITED
The 70’s have been making a reappearance and are now looking stronger than ever. Bring out your inner hippy and look out for boho chic, loose silhouettes, suede, roll necks, 70’s prints and square sunglasses.

Andrew GN
Andrew GN
Lanvin
Lanvin
Chanel
Chanel

SCARF
The scarf – always a winter staple and yet we’ve never seen it so stylish. The chunky knitted scarf is cosy and oversize for AW15.

Balenciaga
Balenciaga
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel
Dries Van Noten
Dries Van Noten

COLD SHOULDER
Fashions go off-shoulder so bare some sexy skin and work the drop shoulder trend.

Balenciaga
Balenciaga
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney

PRINT MEDLEY
More is most definitely more when it comes to print this AW15. Throw together patchwork fabrics, checks and clashing prints for effortless glamour.

Balmain
Balmain
Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli
Haider Ackermann
Haider Ackermann

TEXTURE
Clash your textures – in fact, the more texture the better! Fashion gets fluffy, fuzzy and feathery on the catwalk.

Chanel
Chanel
Ellery
Ellery
H&M
H&M

FURRY BUSINESS
Teddy bear chic. Fur is no longer restricted to outerwear. We saw fur trims, hems, arms and bags – anything goes when it comes to fur for AW15.

Martin Grant
Martin Grant
Celine
Celine
Chalayan
Chalayan

COLOURED FUR
Inject some colour into your winter wardrobe with a pop of faux fur. Oversize, longer length and stripes get the thumbs up from the fashion pack.

Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Givenchy
Givenchy
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent

THIGH RISE
Provocative, fun and flirty, the thigh high slit gives a sexy glimpse of leg. Dresses and skirts showed off slits and splits – I guess the only question, how high will you dare?

Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Givenchy
Givenchy
Vionnet
Vionnet

GET KNOTTED
Feminine neck ties – the answer to lady-like elegance. So button-up and tie yourself in bows for autumn.

Rochas
Rochas
Valentino
Valentino
Chanel
Chanel

BLOOMS
Florals are not just for summer as winter blossoms with distinctive and colourful motifs and embellishment.

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Talbot Runhof
Talbot Runhof
Valentino
Valentino

TULLE
Girly, tiered and frothy, tulle makes a big entrance for next season. Do like Saint Laurent and pair with a tweed blazer for princess come punk.

Valentino
Valentino
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent
Chanel
Chanel

AW15 comes to Milan

And then it was the turn of Milan; the third leg in a most fashionable AW15 tour.  We take a peek at some of the trend highlights from Italy’s most important designers.

VICTORIANA
This trend takes its inspiration from the Victorian era. With high neck ruffles and leg of mutton sleeves, the look is both prim and modern.

Alberta Ferretti
Alberta Ferretti
Philosophy
Philosophy
Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli

LONGLINE
Tops are layered long over loose trousers and maxi skirts. Lengthen your body-line and experiment with your proportions.

Antonio Marras
Antonio Marras
Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta
Erika Cavallini
Erika Cavallini

FURRY FEET
Like wearing slippers all day long… sounds good to us.

Gucci
Gucci
Salvatore Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo
Fendi
Fendi

GET KNOTTED
Feminine neck ties – the answer to lady-like elegance. So button-up and tie yourself in bows for autumn.

Antonio Marras
Antonio Marras
Philosophy
Philosophy
Gucci
Gucci

FURRY BUSINESS
Teddy bear chic. Fur is no longer restricted to outerwear. We saw fur trims, hems, arms and bags – anything goes when it comes to fur for AW15.

Fendi
Fendi
Marni
Marni
Moschino
Moschino
Fendi
Fendi

GLOVES
An off-beat addition to the catwalks for AW15.

Antonio Marras
Antonio Marras
Fendi
Fendi
Prada
Prada

ANKLE SWINGER
The culotte has been replaced by the ankle grazer trouser. Cropped is the length of choice even in the colder months.

Emporio Armani
Emporio Armani
MSGM
MSGM
Sportmax
Sportmax

THE ROLL-NECK
The biggest story for next season? The roll neck. The funnel neck. The polo neck. The turtle neck. This old classic has just become the new must-have monopolising the catwalks.

Fendi
Fendi
Jil Sander
Jil Sander
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana

CHECKED OUT
Tartans, gingham and checks are a regular in the winter season – and this season is no different. Channel the Queen of tartan, Vivienne Westwood, and go big on checks.

Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta
Emilio Pucci
Emilio Pucci
Stella Jean
Stella Jean

70’S REVISTED
The 70’s have been making a reappearance and are now looking stronger than ever. Bring out your inner hippy and look out for boho chic, loose silhouettes, suede, roll necks, 70’s prints and square sunglasses.

Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta
Etro
Etro
Stella Jean
Stella Jean

LAYER UP
A multitude of layers make this trend winter appropriate. Use clever layering of pieces, texture and colour to give a look your own unique stamp.

Brunello Cucinelli
Brunello Cucinelli
Erika Cavallini
Erika Cavallini
Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani

COLOURED FUR
Inject some colour into your winter wardrobe with a pop of faux fur. Oversize, longer length and stripes get the thumbs up from the fashion pack.

Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana
Emilio Pucci
Emilio Pucci
Versace
Versace

BLOOMS
Florals are not just for summer as winter blossoms with distinctive and colourful motifs and embellishment.

Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana
Francesco Scognamiglio
Francesco Scognamiglio
Blumarine
Blumarine

CAPED CRUSADER
The smart girls cover up of choice. Ultra wearable, capes, cloaks and ponchos were a unanimous favourite on the catwalk; from a wizards cape at Pucci to the knitted poncho at Philosophy this is one trend you should buy into.

Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana
Emilio Pucci
Emilio Pucci
Philosophy
Philosophy

FRINGING
Fashion has a fringe moment. Tasseled hemlines, trims and boots danced down the catwalk – it’s playful and flirty. Time to get your swing on.

Emilio Pucci
Emilio Pucci
Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani
Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli

QUILTED
This is one trend that we are happy to wear – the quilted coat. Choose from the oversize puffa sleeping-bag style to the skinnier 90’s version aka Armani.

Emporio Armani
Emporio Armani
Fendi
Fendi
Moschino
Moschino

HOODS
Fashion come over all little red riding hood in Milan. Face framing & ear warming this is functional style at its best.

Alberta Ferretti
Alberta Ferretti
DSquared2
DSquared2
Brunello Cucinelli
Brunello Cucinelli

SCARF
The scarf – always a winter staple and yet we’ve never seen it so stylish. The chunky knitted scarf is cosy and oversize for AW15.

Alberta Ferretti
Alberta Ferretti
Sportmax
Sportmax
MSGM
MSGM

TEXTURE
Clash your textures – in fact, the more texture the better! Fashion gets fluffy, fuzzy and feathery on the catwalk.

Ermanno Scervino
Ermanno Scervino
Just Cavalli
Just Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli

PASTELS
Not a usual for the colder months, pastels take a wintery turn on the catwalk. Shades of sugary pink, mint green and duck egg blue will be a big hit in the next season.

Prada
Prada
Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta
MaxMara
MaxMara

A look at London for AW15

London is the creative hub for existing talent as well as up-and-coming designers on the catwalk. The best of British design showed off their AW15 collections in the beautiful confines of Somerset House. We talk trends and the pieces to look out for come Autumn Winter.

What trends will you be sporting next season?

THIGH RISE

Provocative, fun and flirty, the thigh high slit gives a sexy glimpse of leg. Dresses and skirts showed off slits and splits – I guess the only question, how high will you dare?

David Koma
David Koma
Julien Macdonald
Julien Macdonald
Amanda Wakeley
Amanda Wakeley

BLACK LACE

Sheer and sexy, black lace gives designers a chance to show off their dark side. Gothic romanticism has been spotted across many of the catwalks for AW15.

Felder & Felder
Felder & Felder
Julien Macdonald
Julien Macdonald
Topshop Unique
Topshop Unique

CHECKED OUT

Tartans, gingham and checks are a regular in the winter season – and this season is no different. Channel Vivienne Westwood and go big on checks.

Emilia Wickstead
Emilia Wickstead
House of Holland
House of Holland
Joseph
Joseph

COLOURED FUR
Inject some colour into your winter wardrobe with a pop of faux fur. Oversize, longer length and stripes get the thumbs up from the fashion pack.

Felder & Felder
Felder & Felder
Holly Fulton
Holly Fulton
House of Holland
House of Holland

FRINGING

Fashion has a fringe moment. Tasseled hemlines, trims and boots danced down the catwalk – it’s playful and flirty. Time to get your swing on.

Ashley Isham
Ashley Isham
Barbara Casasola
Barbara Casasola
Burberry Prorsum
Burberry Prorsum

PRINT MEDLEY
More is most definitely more when it comes to print this AW15. Throw together patchwork fabrics, checks and clashing prints for effortless glamour.

Burberry Prorsum
Burberry Prorsum
Jonathan Saunders
Jonathan Saunders
Peter Pilotto
Peter Pilotto

TEXTURE

Clash your textures – in fact, the more texture the better! Fashion gets fluffy, fuzzy and feathery on the catwalk.

Erdem
Erdem
Sibling
Sibling
Topshop Unique
Topshop Unique

70’S REVISITED

The 70’s have been making a reappearance and are now looking stronger than ever. Bring out your inner hippy and look out for boho chic, loose silhouettes, suede, roll necks, 70’s prints and square sunglasses.

Burberry Prorsum
Burberry Prorsum
Felder & Felder
Felder & Felder
Jasper Conran
Jasper Conran

VICTORIANA

This trend takes its inspiration from the Victorian era. With high neck ruffles and leg of mutton sleeves, the look is both prim and modern.

Giles
Giles
PPQ
PPQ
Bora Aksu
Bora Aksu

LAYER UP

A multitude of layers make this trend winter appropriate. Use clever layering of pieces, texture and colour to give a look your own unique stamp.

Antonio Berardi
Antonio Berardi
Fyodor Golan
Fyodor Golan
Temperley
Temperley

PARKAS

The parka is still a major player for AW15. Fitting with the loose, deconstructed styles walking the catwalks, a parka will give street appeal to any look.

Ashish
Ashish
Belstaff
Belstaff
Eudon Choi
Eudon Choi

OVERLY ORANGE
The catwalks were awash with tangerine. Give a vibrant injection of colour to your wardrobe come winter.

Joseph
Joseph
Marios Schwab
Marios Schwab
Osman
Osman

ASYMMETRIC
Hemlines, trims and necklines went off-centre in a bold new look for winter. From evening-wear to casual-wear, give this trend a go come Autumn.

Emilio De La Morena
Emilio De La Morena
Christopher Raeburn
Christopher Raeburn
Eudon Choi
Eudon Choi

THE BOMBER

Next season we’ll be coveting the bomber jacket, the cover up of choice – well so say those in the know. Choose from high-shine, fur-trimmed and quilted.

Ashish
Ashish
House of Holland
House of Holland
Belstaff
Belstaff

CAPED CRUSADER

The smart girls cover up of choice. Ultra wearable, capes, cloaks and ponchos were a unanimous favourite on the catwalk; from a fringed poncho at Burberry to the floral cape at Erdem this is one trend you should buy into.

Ashley Isham
Ashley Isham
Burberry Prorsum
Burberry Prorsum
Mulberry
Mulberry

LONG LINE

Tops are layered long over loose trousers and maxi skirts. Lengthen your body-line and experiment with your proportions.

Barbara Casasola
Barbara Casasola
Emilia Wickstead
Emilia Wickstead
Roksanda
Roksanda

COLD SHOULDER

Fashions go off-shoulder so bare some sexy skin and work the drop shoulder trend.

Christopher Kane
Christopher Kane
Emilio De La Morena
Emilio De La Morena
Paul Costelloe
Paul Costelloe

THE ROLL-NECK

The biggest story for next season? The roll neck. The funnel neck. The polo neck. The turtle neck. This old classic has just become the new must-have monopolising the catwalks.

Emilia Wickstead
Emilia Wickstead
Erdem
Erdem
Fyodor Golan
Fyodor Golan

GLOVES

An off-beat addition to the catwalks for AW15!

Fyodor Golan
Fyodor Golan
Julien Macdonald
Julien Macdonald
Daks
Daks

AW15 in New York

NY, home to the cream cheese bagel and Lady Liberty – but most importantly the Big Apple is famous as a hot bed of designer talent and a city of style setters.

We take a look at some of the key trends from the catwalk and plan our new look for this coming Autumn.

THE FLARE
This particular trouser shape has been having a renaissance for a few seasons now, but this winter it’s all about the kick flare.

J Crew
J Crew
Rosie Assoulin
Rosie Assoulin
Derek Lam
Derek Lam

ANKLE CROP

The culotte has been replaced by the ankle grazer trouser. Cropped is the length of choice even in the colder months.

Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera
Edun
Edun
Jason Wu
Jason Wu

A WHITER SHADE OF WHITE

We’re seeing a palette of winter white, ivory and cream; from the modern white shirt to a luxe white trouser, make it a head-to-toe white out.

Dion Lee
Dion Lee
Naeem Khan
Naeem Khan
Narcisco Rodriguez
Narcisco Rodriguez

COLD SHOULDER

Fashions go off-shoulder so bare some sexy skin and work the drop shoulder trend.

Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Tibi
Tibi

SPORTY

The sports luxe look is still persisting on the catwalks. Look out for pieces that are both comfortable and cool.

DKNY
DKNY
Lacoste
Lacoste
Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger

THE ROLL-NECK

The biggest story for next season? The roll neck. The funnel neck. The polo neck. The turtle neck. This old classic has just become the new must-have monopolising the catwalks.

Hugo Boss
Hugo Boss
Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler
DKNY
DKNY

SEXY GOTH

Dark and fierce there is black lace, leather, metal and punk boots. Wang went all-black and gave us a glimpse of grunge where Thom Browne had a flavour of drama with his take on mourning clothes.

Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang
Narcisco Rodriguez
Narcisco Rodriguez
Thom Browne
Thom Browne

SHOW SOME LEG

Provocative, fun and flirty, the thigh high slit gives a sexy glimpse of leg. Dresses and skirts showed off slits and splits – I guess the only question, how high will you dare?

3.1 Phillip Lim
3.1 Phillip Lim
Dion Lee
Dion Lee
Jason Wu
Jason Wu

TWEED

More usually found on a country gent, this tweed has gone urban. Lapel trims, fur collars and statement details the look is altogether more grown up with a twist of cool.

Rodarte
Rodarte
Altuzarra
Altuzarra
Michael Kors
Michael Kors

VICTORIANA

This trend takes its inspiration from the Victorian era. With high neck ruffles and leg of mutton sleeves, the look is both prim and modern. 

Altuzarra
Altuzarra
Altuzarra
Altuzarra
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta

FLUFF

Fashion gets fluffy, fuzzy and feathery on the catwalk. We saw tons of texture at Alice & Olivia, Anna Sui and J Crew to name a few.

3.1 Phillip Lim
3.1 Phillip Lim
Donna Karan
Donna Karan
Naeem Khan
Naeem Khan

FRINGING

Fashion has a fringe moment. Hemlines and trims dance and sway with tassels – it’s playful and flirty, so time to get your swing on.

Rebecca Minkoff
Rebecca Minkoff
Marchesa
Marchesa
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren

FUR

Fur is a winter staple and right now looks set to be bigger than ever with oversized coats, faux stoles and shearling trims. Weather practical and ever chic, faux fur gets a big thumbs up.

3.1 Phillip Lim
3.1 Phillip Lim
Altuzarra
Altuzarra
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren

THE BOMBER

Next season we’ll be coveting the bomber jacket, the cover up of choice – well so say those in the know. Choose from high-shine, fur-trimmed and quilted.

Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger
3.1 Phillip Lim
3.1 Phillip Lim
Tanya Taylor
Tanya Taylor

BUM BAG

Need I say more… who saw this coming then?

Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Rag & Bone
Rag & Bone
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marc by Marc Jacobs

CAPED CRUSADER

The smart girls cover up of choice. Ultra wearable, capes, cloaks and ponchos were seen at Tommy Hilfiger, Nanette Lapore, Milly and Michael Kors.

Badgley Mischka
Badgley Mischka
Michael Kors
Michael Kors
Nanette Lepore
Nanette Lepore

MIDRIFF BARING

Crops are seeing in another winter but this time they are layered up. Pair a shirt or tee under a crop to bring this trend into AW15. Fancy showing some midriff? High waists and a narrow reveal of skin – less is most definitely more.

Jenny Packham
Jenny Packham
Milly
Milly
Rosie Assoulin
Rosie Assoulin

BUTTON UP

Buttons go big on the catwalk. Channel Victoria Beckham and Clavin Klein and embrace oversize haberdashery.

Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham

50 SHADES OF RED

Okay so red isn’t exactly headline news for the winter season, but come AW15 we will see every shade, tone and palette of red. Give your winter wardrobe a pop of colour.

Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera
Jill Stuart
Jill Stuart
Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger

BOOTED UP

The boot goes mid calf aka Victoria Beckham. We love this new elegant option.

3.1 Phillip Lim
3.1 Phillip Lim
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham
Rodarte
Rodarte

RETRO

The 70’s have been making a reappearance and are now looking stronger than ever. Bring out your inner hippy and look out for suede, roll necks, 70’s prints and square sunglasses.

Jill Stuart
Jill Stuart
Karen Walker
Karen Walker
Anna Sui
Anna Sui

LONG LINE

Tops are layered long over loose trousers and maxi skirts. Lengthen your body-line and experiment with your proportions.

Jonathan Simkhai
Jonathan Simkhai
Katie Ermilio
Katie Ermilio
Clover Canyon
Clover Canyon

BELTED

Cinch the waist. Wide belts are back adding to the 70’s vibe and balancing loose silhouettes.

Jill Stuart
Jill Stuart
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren

EXPOSED

The naked back will play a major part in autumn winter’s look. Whilst layers are long, sleeves are voluminous and necks are high, we spotted cut outs and bare backs galore – revealing yet undeniably sexy.

ALC
ALC
Rosie Assoulin
Rosie Assoulin
Vera Wang
Vera Wang

Blooming Marvellous

Florals are a classic spring summer trend – not groundbreaking perhaps and to keep the style fresh designers must re-create the trend in a unique way year on year.

2015 florals are seen in the style of bold psychedelic 60’s and 70’s, tropical greens, embellished 3D appliqué and botanically precise sketchings. Those flaunting flower power on the catwalk? House of Holland, Matthew Williamson, Dolce & Gabbana, Holly Fulton, Marchesa and Marni to name a few – and the high street is following suit.

Just a few of our floral favourites:

Self Portrait, 3D Shell Tee
Selfridges, Paul & Joe Lipstick Case
Net-a-Porter, Charlotte Olympia Rosario Floral-Embellished Leather Sandals
Net-a-Porter, Charlotte Olympia Rosario Floral-Embellished Leather Sandals
Topshop, Floral Laser Cut Swimsuit
Topshop, Floral Laser Cut Swimsuit
Zara, Floral Jumpsuit
Zara, Floral Jumpsuit
Uterque, Flower Clutch
Uterque, Flower Clutch
Liberty, Chinti & Parker X Liberty Navy Love Cashmere Jumper
Liberty, Chinti & Parker X Liberty Navy Love Cashmere Jumper
LK Bennett, Susan Floral Print Full Skirt
LK Bennett, Susan Floral Print Full Skirt
Reiss, Pisa Floral Trouser
Reiss, Pisa Floral Trouser
Matches, Marni Printed PVC & Leather Tote
Matches, Marni Printed PVC & Leather Tote
Selfridges, Clover Canyon Rose Matador Neoprene Dress
Selfridges, Clover Canyon Rose Matador Neoprene Dress
Alex Monroe, Floral Fayre Necklace
Alex Monroe, Floral Fayre Necklace
Wolf & Badger, Heidi London Forget Me Not Circular Sunglasses
Wolf & Badger, Heidi London Forget Me Not Circular Sunglasses
Wolf & Badger, Smith/ Grey Marina's Rose Earrings Silver
Wolf & Badger, Smith/ Grey Marina’s Rose Earrings Silver
Liberty, London Undercover Clare Aude Compact Umbrella
Liberty, London Undercover Clare Aude Compact Umbrella
Browns, Isolda Floral Print Tee
Browns, Isolda Floral Print Tee
H&M, Floral Trousers
H&M, Floral Trousers
Liberty, Flowers of Liberty Wiltshire Mini Suitcase
Liberty, Flowers of Liberty Wiltshire Mini Suitcase
Mother of Pearl, Floral Separates
Mother of Pearl, Floral Separates
Luisa Via Roma, Converse 40mm Chuck Taylor High Top Sneaker
Luisa Via Roma, Converse 40mm Chuck Taylor High Top Sneaker

And just because we can…

Net-a-Porter, Bella Freud Loving Tuberose & Sandalwood Scented Candle
Net-a-Porter, Bella Freud Loving Tuberose & Sandalwood Scented Candle