With a temperamental summer and the sales in full swing, our go-to shops are already looking ahead to autumn. New season shopping has that exciting, back-to-school feel with the promise of new style delights and sartorial inspiration, and we got to see that first hand at the Arnotts autumn/winter press show this morning.
Full of rich colours and textures, as well as being distinctly wearable with a heavy dose of Irish design, the Arnotts show highlighted all of the key autumn trends. So what to buy? We’ve hand-picked five new season must-haves straight from the Arnotts catwalk. Your autumn cheat sheet starts here:
1. The Camel Trouser
There’s a reason why classic camel is the must-have neutral in outwear form; it’s more exciting than basic black or cool grey and it goes with every colour and pattern from hot pink to leopard print.
Taking those same principles and adding a twist, we’ve added these luxe camel trousers to our wish list. For work or play, they’ll be a chic piece of the season.
Day Birger et Mikkelsen stripe sweater, €225; Marella camel trouser, €115; Coccinelle clutch bag, €115
2. The Full Skirt
When it comes to skirts for autumn it’s all about going big or going home. Full-on, fabulous and altogether fun, what’s not to love about the ladylike full midi skirt?
Dial up the fun factor even more with this zesty Niamh O’Neill number and team with steely grey for the perfect transitional autumnal outfit.
Pablo grey sleeveless coat, €330; Niamh O’Neill yellow skirt, €295; Milly bag, €410
3. The Cape
No longer just for superheroes, the cape has had a fashionable turn on the catwalks again for autumn ’15. Considered by some as just a fleeting trend, it’s here to stay and never has it been so covetable.
From elegant evening-wear to the simplest of outfits, the chic cape can do wonders for any outfit, forgot the cape fear and invest now.
Ted Baker cape, €260; Natalie B Coleman pink floral jacquard res, €800; Coccinelle bag, €290
4. The Faux Fur Stole
Come autumn, the faux fur stole will be an indispensable accessory. It will function as a scarf, neck shield, make shift hat for the sartorially brave and an emergency extra shoulder-cover for when you didn’t think it would be that cold.
Shrug it over your shoulders for those chillier evenings.
Caroline Kilkenny gold star dress, €230; Blanche in the Brambles faux fur collar, €100; Lulu Guinness black clutch, €150
5. The Winter Dress
The perfect autumn dress can be hard to find, but there’s no need for it to fall in line with your usual dark wintery hues of navy, black and grey. Get colourful.
Burgundy is a key hue for the season ahead, and was all over the catwalks, invest in the trend with this burgundy beauty, it has winter wedding written all over it.
Raoul wine dress, €500; Gala leather gloves, €95; Olga Berg, hassle bag, €115
