1 SLIP DRESSES – Stella McCartney Dondini lace-panelled pleated satin dress
Slip dresses are simple, stylish and easy to wear. Come party season, this trend is likely to be an even bigger hit.
2 BOMBER JACKETS – Alexander Wang leather-trimmed eyelet-embellished shell bomber jacket
Bomber jackets are the essential outerwear piece this year. According to data company ‘Edited’: “Both the U.S. and UK have seen a huge investment here, with a 209 per cent and 134 per cent year-over-year growth respectively.”
3 FLARED JEANS – Roberto Cavalli patchwork high-rise jeans
Put down the skinnies, cropped flares have been the fastest-growing shape of the season.
4 NECK TIES – Rockins rose printed silk crepe de chine scarf
Accessorising your neck is huge at the moment. Go for a choker, scarf or necktie. Embroidered, embellished or plain, this is an essential for the new season.
5 EMBROIDERY – Laurence Dacade Silas embroidered velvet boots
Embroidered pieces aren’t just a passing summer trend. You’ll see them on the fall catwalks too. Opt for embroidered accessories, denim, outerwear and eveningwear.