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The culotte has been replaced by the ankle grazer trouser.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

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