Keen to try the barrel-leg trouser silhouette? Cos’s utilitarian take on the trending shape is perfectly slouchy, with contemporary popper details on the cuffs and waistband. The trouser’s versatility means that they can be paired with everything from, say, Rat & Boa’s zebra-print top – which, along with everything on Ratandboa.com, is on discount for 72 hours only from 3pm on 29 September – or a bomber jacket from Weekday. Sling your personals in Bottega Veneta’s newest bag model, the Liberta, and you’re good to go.
Now, for a business-on-top, fun-on-the-bottom ensemble: a loose-fitting knit (Loulou Studio’s alpaca-blend sweater will do) and an organza skirt from Amsterdam-based brand Róhe, which is embellished with beaded tulips. Accessories-wise, add flourish to a simple outfit with Agmes’s sculptural earrings – a warped version of a classic hoop – and Aspinal’s hold-everything Hudson bag.
Party season is fast approaching, therefore we’d recommend getting outfits in order before the calendar invites start rolling in. Consider trying a vintage-inspired, beaded sheer dress from Free People for your next soirée – wear with a simple slip beneath if you aren’t ready to wear briefs and go braless – and Aeyde’s snake-print, knee-high boots. Toteme’s new shearling bag (inspired by its T-Lock silhouette) will serve you from day to night; ditto Filippa K’s wool car coat, that you can envelop yourself in on a cold autumn eve.
Update your denim arsenal with Agolde’s hard-working Low Curve jeans, which the brand describes as an “updated twist on the barrel-leg trend”. Style with loafers for head-to-toe polish. When it comes to arm candy, we’re championing styles that make a statement – see: The Row’s postbox-red Brindle and a vintage leopard-print Saint Laurent shoulder bag.
What does layering looks like in 2024? While supersized silhouettes reigned supreme in past seasons, this year, we’re enjoying more streamlined looks that recall the minimalist stylings of ’90s Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. We’re thinking Filippa K’s kick-flare trousers and Khaite’s close-crop leather jacket in oxblood. This throwback vibe just needs one last touch: Mango’s mini bowling bag in lime green.
As we slip into autumn, we’re enjoying the moodier colour palette that befits the season. See: Arket’s draped shirt dress, which comes in autumn/winter 2024’s trending shade of khaki and Nanushka’s zip-up knit top in steely grey. A knee-high riding boot is also a must-have for finishing off a muted-hued ensemble, and Reformation’s Franklin style fits the bill.
For September-ready polish, you can’t go wrong with a perfect pair of tailored trousers, and Cos’s wrap-front pair could be mistaken for styles 10 times their price tag. Lean into the cosy season by adding Nili Lotan’s Fair Isle knit, a chunky flat and a leather biker jacket – surely one of the most timeless outerwear pieces you could own.
Stripes were everywhere at London Fashion Week this season, and Jacquemus’s Marina polo-neck is delivering Dennis the Menace vibes – in the chicest way possible, of course. The bomber jacket is another September go-to for Vogue editors, and this season, we’re eyeing up Loewe’s oversized iteration in deep navy, which will inject any skirt, trousers or pair of jeans with It-girl energy.
Get your stud on this September with Haikure’s statement-making denim skirt, which will put all your other true blues to shame. As temperatures drop, it’s time to think about your autumn jacket game, and in our experience, you can’t go wrong with a vintage flight jacket – especially when it comes in cool khaki.
With its cobalt-blue hue and tinselled fabric, the moment Dries Van Noten’s metallic knit hit the runway, we knew it would be a sellout. Layer up with oversized shirting and slouchy denim for an elevated spin on your autumn basics. Speaking of elevated basics, we’re eyeing J.Kim’s cutout tops, which come in a range of colourways, and are as wearable as they are directional.
The 50 shades of grey trend isn’t going anywhere this season, and conveniently, it perfectly complements the vibrant shades of green creeping into new season drops (see Loewe’s Squeeze bag in a new kiwi shade). & Other Stories is also making all our gorpcore dreams come true with its funnel-neck drawstring jacket.
The high street is really delivering on outerwear this season – take Reiss’s grained leather jacket, which wouldn’t look out of place on a fashion week runway. Meanwhile, Cos’s camel-coloured duffel coat actually was sent down a runway at New York Fashion Week, and can be yours for under £300. A real autumnal investment.
Just got back from your travels and experiencing holiday blues? Tide yourself over with Diotima’s colourful crochet tank top, which can be adapted to city life with Weekday’s wide-leg chinos. Elsewhere, we’re having a good week for collaborations, with Puma X Aries and Mulberry X Rejina Pyo both dropping an abundance of lust-worthy accessories.
“Staples with a twist” is always a winning mantra when it comes to investing in new-season fashion. Take & Other Stories’s stripe shirt, which is given an unexpected twist via a nipped-in waist; then there’s Siedres’s statement-making, ruffle-trimmed jeans in line with the embellished denim trend.
Tartan never fails to get us in the autumnal mood, and McQueen By Seán McGirr’s striking asymmetric mini will look incredible with combat boots and silver jewellery. Other September layering heroes include Uniqlo: C’s menswear V-neck knit in deep charcoal and M&S’s organza midi-skirt in black.
Loewe can always be relied on for Big Jacket Energy, and this season’s balloon silhouette is sure to turn heads, whether you wear it with jeans or add it to a floor-skimming party skirt. Speaking of dramatic skirts, H&M’s collaboration with Anamika Khanna dropped this week, and is already selling out – the party-ready appliquéd skirt is a real standout.
For easy September separates, look no further than Begg & Co’s cashmere rugby top and Entire Studios’s distressed jeans – a winning combo for the weekend, especially when accessorised with Chopova’s Sofia bag. Elsewhere, Aligne’s reversible wax jacket will look great thrown over everything from dresses to transeasonal shorts.
Every dollar from the sale of Camilla & Marc’s “Ovaries” tees is donated to Professor Caroline Ford and her team at UNSW Ovarian Cancer Research Centre. Not only does it look good – it does good, too. Mango, meanwhile, is getting us in the autumn mood with its cow-print leather jacket – an easy way to liven up your favourite jeans.
Speaking of animal print, zebra seems to be making a comeback for autumn/winter 2024, and Marc Jacobs is making a good case for the XXL zebra-print tote. For those craving something a little more minimalist, meanwhile, Cos has started to drop its winter coats, and the below herringbone number is an heirloom-worthy investment.
Everyone in London is wearing pyjama trousers right now, and Lounge’s green stripe pair will look great with a shirt and metallic sneakers. We also have to give a shout-out to Hades’ collaboration with Tilda Swinton (yes really): the Mother cardigan is giving Salvador Dali vibes, in the best way possible.
We’re channelling our inner Noughties rom-com heroine this season with Dries Van Noten’s Mary-Jane heels, which will make for a perfect pairing with Weekday’s mid-length pleated skirt and Arket’s sky-blue knit. Finish off the look with a pre-loved Dior cargo bag and silver hoops.
We can always rely on Acne Studios for personality knitwear, and we’re enjoying the checkerboard appeal of the below new-in buy, which is ideal for autumn’s transeasonal temperatures. Dr Martens, meanwhile, has just dropped its very first biker boots and they’re just as sturdy – and stylish – as the OG lace-ups.
For those not wanting to forgo their summer dresses quite yet, allow us to point you in the direction of Ganni’s smocked dress, which will look just as good with ballet pumps as it will with boots and a slouchy knit. Sea NY, meanwhile, has expanding its usual patchwork offering to include a gathered Elegi skirt, which will add instant drama to your wardrobe.
The start of autumn means the start of tailoring season, and luckily there’s plenty to choose from. Toteme is a failsafe in this department, and its grey melange blazer will look good with dresses and denim alike, while Massimo Dutti’s pinstripe trousers are a shortcut to smart-casual polish. Finally, loafer lovers need to check out Emilia Wickstead’s collab with Grenson, which features the perfect back-to-school flat.
