The woman is in focus at Louis Vuitton, Aviator jackets at Burberry and classical camel coats at Chloe.
The autumn is upon us and it is indeed my favourite fashion season. You can say what you want about summer fashion, it is the autumn who gives you classical pieces that will last for years and years to come. This year the designers have thrown the circus gear aside, and what they give us instead is some of the best collections I have seen in ages. Classical pieces and earthy, warm colours dominates the catwalks. Simple minimalism and nostalic 50s and 70s shapes combined with a newfound appreciation of the female body. Phoebe Philo at Celine sets the mood while she continues to inspire with her new and exciting purism. Chloe is the Queen of the colour of the season - Camel. And oh,so desirable it is. This year we want it all, the ladylike trousers, the wonderful superwoman capes and all the simple shapes that makes sequinned dresses and Lady Gaga appear as a bad dream that is really easy to forget (Fashion editors will have it that Balmainia is dead, however, I am not that sure. Bad taste is rather sticky).
Camel at Chloe.
Aviator jackets and sheepskin at Burberry Prorsum.
1950s ladies at Rochas.
After season after season with harems pants, boyfriend pants and other things that does not exactly flatter the female body, the woman is finally in focus. The new tapered trousers and the grown up trousers with either classical or flared leg is a welcomed must have. Fashion editors are talking about the return of "the woman", as such the models at Louis Vuitton and Prada actually had breasts, and they flaunted them as well. Camel has always looked expensive, and personally I love what this sober colour can do with an outfit. I loved the simple lines shown at Stella McCartney, Stella's design has matured and look more desireable than ever. I especially loved the grey coat (below) that opened her a/w 2010 show. Burberry Prorsum keeps on reworking their own classics, last year it was their signature trench, this year it is the aviator jacket who gets a rebirth. Classical cool has reached a new level.
The coat of the season at Stella McCartney.
The grown up trousers at Chloe.
Rumours will have that the it-bag is back, and from who else than Celine. This little brown envelope will look just as good in 20 years, and my guess is that it will be on the wishlist for many a fashionable lady.
The it-bag is back, and it is from Celine.
So which items are absolute must haves this autumn? I opt for the cape, the grown up trousers, a camel coat and an aviator jacket. Other things mentioned is full length skirts, chunky knit and lace. However, chunky knit is probably the one thing you know will be a must have every autumn, so I would not necessarily call it news.
I am taking a little trip back to Norway in September, and as a fan of recycling I have allready decided which items I will dig out of my closet and bring back to the UK :My brown leather aviator jacket from Mentor and my grey wool grown up trousers from Tiger of Sweden. Once again my saying has proven helpful: Never throw away the most classic pieces, or the weirdest ones, these are the ones that you for sure will be happy you kept at one point. The one thing I will most definitely buy is the cape. Long, short, it does'nt matter. How often are you allowed to dress up like a superhero and be fashionable at the same time? I am hoping for supernatural powers, or at least Batmans confidence.
This seasons must-have- the cape.
This seasons tapered trousers.
Now, what will you be wearing this autumn?
