Fashion is an ever-changing game, and it’s no easy task to stay ahead of it every single time. But fret not, Tatler has got you covered with our monthly lookbook, which gives you a thematic selection of season-specific looks curated from tip to toe.
This month, we bring you winter fashion essentials, think layers, coats and boots (Christmas PJs can wait!). Velvet is huge for the classic set, while leather is making a major comeback for the edgier fashionistas.
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Jack(et) of all trades
Acne Studios outfit
Magda Butrym outfit
Emporio Armani jacket
Clockwise, from top left: Cult Gaia necklace, Comme des Garçons jacket, Jonathan Simkhai bag, Dolce & Gabbana ring, Manolo Blahnik shoe, Prada skirt, Bottega Veneta belt, Jacquemus x Nike jacket
As the temperatures in parts of our region begin to dip, even if only marginally, it’s finally cool enough to add a layer to your outfit with the perfect jacket. A casual denim number or a sequin-studded statement piece ups the ante for a Saturday night out, while a slim fit blazer, as seen at Balmain and Gucci, finishes off a more formal look.
The softer side
Husband Paris outfit
Max&Co. outfit
Clockwise from top left: Dior vest, La DoubleJ jacket, Giorgio Armani shoe, Mugler pants, Etro shoe, Jean Paul Gaultier dress, Jennifer Behr hair accessory, Sophie Buhai earrings
JW Anderson jacket
Think of velvet, and you’ll almost certainly think of opulence and grandeur; and fortunately for your autumn wardrobe, velvet is making a bold comeback. From prestigious houses such as Schiaparelli to popular street style brands like Sportmax, the fabric is entering a new era in terms of look and feel. Whether you want to push your style boundaries with an oversized velvet blazer paired with a miniskirt and opaque tights or steal the spotlight in a leather and velvet bi-material dress, this texture is the key to channelling a modern Marie Antoinette.
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Green light
Gucci outfit
Fendi outfit
Tom Ford coat
Clockwise from left: Christopher Esber dress, Burberry outfit, Celine scarf, Fendi boot, Tory Burch bag
There’s a new shade in town, and it’s not messing around: olive green is stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight this season. From Fendi’s catwalk, where over-the-knee boots in this earthy hue stole the show, to Burberry’s all-green ensembles, the colour is making its way from Mediterranean groves to metropolitan life.
Mini mania
Miu Miu bag
Givenchy bag
Clockwise, from top left: Maison Margiela bag, Balenciaga bag, Diesel bag, Hermès bag, Jimmy Choo bag
Prada bag
Long live the mini bag! These petite powerhouses are a fashion-forward girl’s best friend, shrinking the iconic silhouettes of our favourite models to pintsized perfection. Talk about minimalism: mini bags force you to carry only the essentials— phone, credit card, lipgloss—but what they lack in stature, they more than make up for in big attitude.
Hell for leather
Stella McCartney outfit
Acne Studios outfit
Valentino jacket
Clockwise from top left: Hermès hat, Ludovic De Saint Sernin dress, Omega watch, Mugler X Gentle Monster sunglasses, Ulla Johnson trousers, Tom Ford shoe; Khaite bag, Toga phone accessory
Leather is the ultimate sartorial symbol of rebellion, whether in boots, jacket or our go-to bag. This season—if you dare— envelop yourself from head to toe in the supple material, à la Alexander McQueen and Jean-Paul Gaultier.
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