Whether you adore a splash of colour, can’t resist some blinged-up sequins or want to snuggle up in faux fur, there’s plenty to delight this season. LISA PIDDINGTON, from HARVEY NICHOLS BIRMINGHAM, reports on the store’s top AW17 trends from its recent runway show.
BERRY BEAUTIFUL
Take your cue from the catwalk and opt for on-trend berry shades in tasty blueberry, plum, damson and cherry. Good enough to eat.
Stella McCartney blazer, £1,075, Nicole Farhi leather trousers, £695, Saint Laurent Paris clutch, £825.
FRILL SEEKER
The return of the new romantic, ruffles are simply everywhere from flamboyant shirts to super chic dresses.
Alice + Olivia ruffle pearl blouse, £435, Alice + Olivia flare trousers, £325, Manolo Blahnik satin mules, £745.
Pinko high-neck sleeveless ruffle shirt, £180, Nichol Farhi leather leggings, £695, Gucci bag, £1,860, Christian Louboutin pump, £470.
GO FAUX
Fake it with faux furry favourites for AW17 and ensure you look hot as the temperatures cool.
Stella McCartney faux fur coat, £1,295, Isabel Marant jumper, £550, Helmut Lang crop leather trousers, £1,100, Gucci heeled boots, £805.
Gestuz faux fur coat with attached hooded top, £350, American Vintage tank, £40, Gestuz leather trousers, £500, Axel Arigato glitter toe trainers, £150.
VELVET UNDERGROUND
Get crushing on elegant velvet dresses, playsuits and jackets as the new season captures Gothic nostalgia.
Aidan Mattox velvet wrap gown, £215, Fallon choker, £630, Christian Louboutin gold pump, £475.
Galvan velvet gown, £1,695, Gucci pearl necklace, £795.
SPORT LUXE
Still a fashion winner for AW17, this trend remains one of the season’s biggest front-runners. From workout wear to stylish sweats, look out for sporty chic worthy of any catwalk.
Givenchy logo track top, £885, Samsøe & Samsøe trousers, £105, Givenchy backpack, £1,250, Givenchy sneakers, £690.
Victoria Victoria Beckham tie-side tabard, £345, Joie silk trouser, £180, Balenciaga tote, £645, Gucci glitter sneakers, £495
COSMIC COOL
Outshine the competition with super shiny sequins. A key trend for the new season is embellished jumpsuits, guaranteed to create quite the stir at the office Christmas party!
Dries Van Noten velvet double-breasted blazer, £910, Aidan sequinned jumpsuit, £375.
Free People sequinned jumpsuit, £310, Christian Louboutin velvet boots, £695.
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