Fashion’s new direction melds the wearable with the wow – presenting five key pieces to elevate any autumn wardrobe.
THE TRENCH
A long-time symbol of easy elegance, today the trench coat enters a new era of fashionability, especially when teamed with poppy accessories and prints. Invest in one to wear forever.
Bally coat, POA, bally.com, Viktoria & Woods waistcoat, $350, and pants, $420, viktoriaandwoods.com.au; Cue top, $190, cue.cc; Marle hat, $75, marle.co.nz; Mulberry bag, $2095, mulberry.com/au.
THE DENIM SKIRT
What makes this old-school separate modern? Longer hemlines, smart stitched detailing and darker, winter-ready washes.
Miu Miu cardigan, $1080, top, $1210, and skirt, $2520, miumiu.com; Karen Walker sunglasses, approx $295, karenwalker.com; Alix Yang ring, $105, alixyang.com.
THE TWO-PIECE SUIT
The tailored trouser suit speaks of power and strength, but this isn’t about mirroring men – head-turning brights and form-flattering silhouettes see to that.
Ellery blazer, $1350, top, $720, pants, $880, and earrings, $690, Ellery.com; Alias Mae boots, $250, aliasmae.com.au; Karen Walker sunglasses, $295, karenwalker.com; Mulberry bag, $2695, mulberry.com.
THE ANORAK
This is the humble raincoat but not as you know it. Hooded, high-tech jackets have made their way from the runway to reality (and needn’t be reserved for wet weather).
COS jacket, $175, cosstores.com/au; H&M top, $40, hm.com/au; BOSS skirt, $449, hugoboss.com; Hermès shoes, $1575, hermes.com, Fendi bag, $5570, fendi.com.
DAYDREAMER
Get swept up in the season’s sartorial offerings, from fashion-forward wardrobe essentials to surf-meets-streetwear and swishy dance-ready silhouettes.
Louis Vuitton top, $3850, pants, $3450, earrings, $825, and ring, $640, au.louisvuitton.com.
Photographed by Jaclyn Adams. Styled by Chloe Buttenshaw. Words by Kathryn Madden. Produced by Jemma Waud. Hair by Rory Rice using Oribe, Make-up by Sarah Tammer/Vivien’s using Westman Atelier for Mecca Cosmetica. Model: Saara/Kult.
