Fashion: Autumn/winter '˜17 - the key catwalk trends to look out for
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Jul 2017, 08:38 GMT
Updated 11th Sep 2017, 12:33 GMT
Dressing up is back for the autumn with smart glamour characterising new season trends. Stephanie Smith picks out the looks you need to know about for AW17.
Get your proportions right, and everything else will follow. This is the key message for the coming autumn/winter fashion season, when bold, innovative tailoring and oversized shapes drive the new looks.
Continental quilting: Quilting is the must-have statement take for AW17 cosy dressing, as massive puffa coats provide daring takes on outerwear. Some come in wallpaper prints, some in satins in vibrant mustard and jewel brights, and Stella McCartney teamed a muddy green oversized quilted coat with tweeds and a silk headscarf, like a blown-up version of the Queen. Oversize quilting in bright yellow by Rihanna as part of Fenty's AW17 ready-to-wear collection seen in Pari. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Suiting is relaxed, and yet smarter than ever, with both retro Seventies’ wide lapel and trouser shapes, and a chic minimalism, in fine wools with asymmetric pared-back and contrasting lengths of hem.
Texture goes ultra-luxe with plush velvets and cords, heavy satins, dense furry fabrics and soft leathers.
The fluted hem dress: Dubbed the go-anywhere dress , with a flirty yet elegant kick-out hem bouncing mid calf level (or just above the knee, or indeed just above the ankle), moving from day to night in satin, silks and velvets, worn with heels or knee-high boots. Works in print as at Isabel Marant or in rich silk tones, as in Valentinos intense mustard offering.
The Erdem Autumn/Winter 2017 London Fashion Week show at the Old Selfridge's Hotel, London: Matt Crossick/PA Wire
Colours are rich and tonal, often from head to toe, from bold red to mustard bright, with camel and brown tailoring giving a sleek edge.
And then there is shine, with crystals, sequins and glitter (especially on boots).
These are the key trends you need to know about.
Let the new season of style get under way...
Power red: Undeniably THE colour of autumn/winter 2017. Seen at Victoria Beckham, Proenza Schouler and many others. Look out for key statement pieces the big red coat (strong and tailored or oversized and furry); the red midi dress (Victoria Beckham note the flouncy tiers, teamed with a black jacket and knee-high boots) and Valentino, designed with pink lace panels pink and red is a thing again.
Red, ruffled, below the knee dress, teamed with black jacket and knee-high boots. A striking and wearable look for Victoria Beckham, see at New York Fashion Week. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Victoria Beckham collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
