Yes, you will give those Dior-esque berets a whirl, and you will swap your fail-safe jeans for some Prada-esque navy cords. You’ll finally find the colour that’s so you and trade in your navy pea coat for a jazzy new model. Why? Because it’s a new fashion season and, if the shows can teach us anything, it’s that switching up your sartorial norms every now and again is not only a good thing, but it’s also quite easy to do. Your pledges are as follows…
Dior declared the return of the hat by completing every one of its 68 show looks with a black leather beret. Wear with boilersuits and ballgowns alike.
They’re back, and bolder than ever. Saint Laurent even covered them in crystals for a full fashion throwback.
Cardies have cachet again. Christopher Kane’s came ready-bobbled, which means it’s acceptable to revisit that tatty one at the back of the wardrobe, right?
Pick a colour and dress from top to toe in its various tones. Remember to offset with one contrasting item to avoid the full Crayola look.
Suiting is trending. Has there ever been a better time to ditch your scruffs and start dressing like the boss you’ve always wanted to be?
Seventies professeur vibes are hot right now. Just ask Chloé, Prada or any other label that brought it back for A/W17.
Yes, your navy pea coat is eternally chic. But for A/W17, there are superior options – glossy macs, embellished bikers, even bumper-quilted ones like gorgeous duvets.
Shrug it nonchalantly off your shoulders or do a full Balenciaga cape twist. Just don’t button it up normally.
As everyone from JW Anderson to Brienne of Tarth will attest, chain mail is more badass than sequins.
The best new-season prints are borrowed from interiors. Who knew that Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen was such a fashion plate?
For more inspiration, check out the A-Z guide for AW17...
