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Fashion

Opulent knits and denim galore: Autumn 2021 Fashion Trends

By Eleonore Dresch on 2/9/2021

September is back, with its golden light and 'start afresh' feel. It's that time of the year when we are reorganising our wardrobes, rediscovering some beloved warmer clothes, coveting new fashion pieces and wondering what should be our must-have item of the new season.

The AW21 collections, released in the backdrop of the worldwide lockdown, set the tone for an opulent wardrobe. Comfort dressing is not going away but there is an appetite to wear clothes to impress.

Meanwhile, the street style of Copenhagen and Stockholm Fashion Weeks have shown a hunger for more joyous design. From neon bags to bold patterns and the reappearance of high heels, fun is very much the theme du jour. And so is Y2K fashion (trends and styles of the early 2000s).

Gen Z’s love for high printed T-shirts and beaded chockers is gaining momentum. Will we be tempted by the nostalgia?

According to NYT Fashion editor Vanessa Friedman, this Autumn is likely to be about 'some kind of crazy hybrid of high/lowness'. Our cozy lockdown clothes will still do the deal, let’s just make sure we spice them up with the right amount of glamour.

STATEMENT SWEATERS

STATEMENT SWEATERS

Oversized, intarsia, snuggly, sweaters will bring comfort and panache to our look this season.

Kind Intarsia Jumper

Stella McCartney - Kind Intarsia Jumper

£925

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Cabled Oversized Tie Turtleneck Pullover

Ganni - Cabled Oversized Tie Turtleneck Pullover

£345

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Intarsia-knit turtleneck sweater

Loewe - Intarsia-knit turtleneck sweater

£650

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Striped wool sweater

Victoria Beckham - Striped wool sweater

£450

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Oversized Bat Wing Knit Jumper

&Other Stories - Oversized Bat Wing Knit Jumper

£75

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DAY TO NIGHT KNITS

DAY-TO-NIGHT KNITS

Luxurious and comfy, versatile knits to feel cosy but look sharp.

Philippe Cashmere-Blend Bouclé Sweater

Gabriela Hearst - Philippe Cashmere-Blend Bouclé Sweater

£1,450

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Pablo Flared Cashmere-Blend Bouclé Skirt

Gabriela Hearst - Pablo Flared Cashmere-Blend Bouclé Skirt

£1,890

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Ribbed Midi Dress

Mango - Ribbed Midi Dress

£49.99

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Fina Cable-Knit Wide-Leg Pants

Nanushka - Fina Cable-Knit Wide-Leg Pants

£495

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Sleeveless Midi Knit Dress

& Other Stories - Sleeveless Midi Knit Dress

£85

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2020 PIECES THAT WE ARE REUSING THIS AUTUMN

2020 PIECES THAT WE ARE REUSING THIS AUTUMN

We loved them so much last autumn and they are back this year.

High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans

The Attico - High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans

£435


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Recycled Rubber Chelsea Boots

Ganni - Recycled Rubber Chelsea Boots

£215


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Roll-neck striped wool-blend sweater

Totême - Roll-neck striped wool-blend sweater

£410

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Oversized Trench Coat

COS - Oversized Trench Coat

£150

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RECYCLED MUST-HAVE

RECYCLED MUST-HAVES

From patchworks of unused fabric to recycled material, time to show up in recycled outfits.

Blue Tafetta Wavy Midi Skirt

Ganni - Blue Tafetta Wavy Midi Skirt

£175


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Lolita Distressed Wool Sweater

La Fétiche - Lolita Distressed Wool Sweater

£1,100


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Teddy Patchworked-Cotton Quilted Gilet

By Walid - Teddy Patchworked-Cotton Quilted Gilet

£1,515


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Pillow Upcycled Shell Shoulder Bag

Colville - Pillow Upcycled Shell Shoulder Bag

£610


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Janis Reversible Patchwork Cotton-Bandana Jacket

La Fétiche - Janis Reversible Patchwork Cotton-Bandana Jacket

£880


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ROARING TWENTIES

ROARING TWENTIES

This new season is about show-stopping looks. Silk, sequins, and glitz… Bring on the parties!

Sequined tulle midi skirt

Dries Van Noten - Sequined tulle midi skirt

£800


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Sequinned cropped top

Halpern - Sequinned cropped top

£430


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Risty Dress

Zadig & Voltaire - Risty Dress

£285


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Poete Gold Foil Pants

Zadig & Voltaire - Poete Gold Foil Pants

£720


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SATURATED COLOURS

SATURATED COLOURS

If you are back from sunny shores, bring back the light with you through salad greens, sun-kiss oranges, acid yellows and fuchsia. Everywhere we look, there’s optimistic colour.

Cassette lime padded leather cross-body bag

Bottega Veneta - Cassette lime padded leather cross-body bag

£2,370


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Velvet-trimmed stretch-silk satin pants

Tom Ford - Velvet-trimmed stretch-silk satin pants

£580


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Ruffled silk-georgette shirt

Victoria Beckham Ruffled silk-georgette shirt

£590


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Pleated skirt with Double G chain

Gucci - Pleated skirt with Double G chain

£1,250


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Casablanca XC72 mesh-trimmed perforated-leather and suede sneakers

New Balance - Casablanca XC72 mesh-trimmed perforated-leather and suede sneakers

£130


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Y2K DETAIL

Y2K DETAIL

This is about adding the necessary bit of nostalgia and folly into our oh-so-minimalist post-lockdown wardrobe. We are not implying a head-to-toe dressing but a sprinkle of OTT into our outfits.

Junk Food Joshua Tree Sunset T-Shirt

Pacsun - Junk Food Joshua Tree Sunset T-Shirt

£24.05


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Strong beaded bracelet

Lauren Rubinski - Strong beaded bracelet

£70


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Unicorn Rainbow enamel & silver chain choker

Fry Powers - Unicorn Rainbow enamel & silver chain choker

£1,768


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NET SUSTAIN Signature stretch-lace soft-cup triangle bralette

Hanky Panky - Signature stretch-lace soft-cup triangle bralette

£50


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Free People Block Party Sweater

Free People - Block Party Sweater

£86.56


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THE CARRYALL BAG

Some of us are heading back to an office, some of us are transitioning between home and shared desks. The carry all bag will take our laptop everywhere and is definitely a trend that is not going away.

Medium Quilted Lambskin Lola Bucket Bag

Burberry - Quilted Lambskin Lola Bucket Bag

£1,490


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Gucci Diana medium tote bag

Gucci - Diana medium tote bag

£ 3,050


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SMOCKED OVERSIZED SHOPPER BAG

COS - Smocked Oversized Shopper Bag

£55


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Belt embroidered-anchor felted canvas tote bag

JW Anderson - Belt embroidered-anchor felted canvas tote bag

£375


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Albers leather-trimmed tie-dyed suede tote

Ulla Johnson - Albers leather-trimmed tie-dyed suede tote

£845


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DENIM, DENIM, DENIM

DENIM, DENIM, DENIM

Denim in all shapes and forms is very much a must-have of the season.

High-rise straight-leg jeans

CO - High-rise straight-leg jeans

£370


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Ruffled Denim Shirt

& Other Stories - Ruffled Denim Shirt

£55


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Bomber denim jumpsuit

Frame - Bomber denim jumpsuit

£385


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Livia denim shirt

Officine Générale - Livia denim shirt

£220


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THE VEST

THE VEST

Blair striped lambswool sleeveless sweater

Molly Goddard - Blair striped lambswool sleeveless sweater

£320


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Mohair Knitted Cropped Vest

COS - Mohair Knitted Cropped Vest

£59


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Rainbow Knit Vest

& Other Stories - Rainbow Knit Vest

£55


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Checkerboard Knit Logo Vest

Ganni - Checkerboard Knit Logo Vest

£175


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