The parka: It’s the constant companion during the frigid months of winter, the protective layer we all reach for on particularly harsh days, the utilitarian staple that can be repeatedly reinvented. Tossed over gym clothes, worn when running around doing holiday shopping, or even paired with office attire, the parka works for almost any occasion. Shop here.
With clean lines, silhouettes and androgynous looks featuring fur, capes, feathers and shearling, this season’s collections are all about wrapping up against the cold. Get ready to ward off Winter’s grip in pretty palettes, Sixties shapes, prints and flashes of shining gold.
Shop Mode’s collection of latest autumn/winter pieces here.
Inspired by 90’s films and grunge music the Minty Meets Munt autumn 14 collection brings a cool mix of tartan and melted floral digital prints, biker shapes and leather looks. Shop the collection here.
ELLIATTS’ outerwear range has become known as the essential of the season, comprising of long sleeved dresses, light weight blouses and more – styled perfectly back with a complete range of dresses and separates with no exception for the 2014 range.
The character and personalities of the designers who won the top awards at the iD International Emerging Designer Awards in Dunedin has shone through in their winning garments, judges say.
An Italian emerging designer collection complete with “innovative technology, expert tailoring and construction and an inexplicable X factor”, won the big prize at last night’s 10th annual awards at the Dunedin Town Hall.
Nothing says breezy winter cool like a printed shirt to brighten up dark winter dressing, and I love ugly offers a slick way to wear it with this neat button-down collar shirt. Keep it smart with tailored trousers or dress it down with chinos.
At some point mid-winter, a girl just wants to look chic and pulled together without sacrificing warmth and ease of commute. Make a simple sweater and pair of jeans (paired with a standard stiletto, of course) look like the hottest thing going.
We’ve been waiting for this one! The womenswear collection from Elwood features a wonderfully wintery colour palette of luxe mulberries, indigo’s and a dash of military green to be paired with basic whites and grey marles.
With summer’s end comes a return to old favorites in new silhouettes. This translates into wardrobe essentials in monochromatic colors. T-shirts, tanks and, new for fall, paper-thin cashmere sweaters in sophisticated, muted hues with subtle touches like ruched shoulders – the perfect essentials for a fall wardrobe.
Ride the 2014 collection from Style Stalker pays tribute to vintage American cars of the 1960s and 70s with its new style book titled, “Ride”. The photo shoot features edgy neoprene as well as slouchy knitwear and romantic lace looks. Ali models the new season’s fashions with a laid-back elegance in these images captured by Carlos Nunez.
Keep warm in faux fur this autumn. Unreal Fur offers a luxurious and ethical alternative to fur that’s so real looking you almost can’t tell it’s faux. Unreal Fur has a stern message for lovers of real fur: “Wear your own skin!” unrealfur.com.au.
Now with summer officially over, it’s also about time we turn our attention to fall and start pondering ways to smarten up our wardrobes for the most fashion-forward season.