New Season, New Style
October is upon us, and so it seems, is the winter weather.
Rather than feeling forlorn whilst packing away summer maxi dresses and
banishing bikinis back to the suitcase, think of all the exciting new pieces
that you can now invest your hard earned money on without feeling guilty…
Jumpers
Everyone loves snuggling up in a big jumper, and winter
brings just the excuse to do so. The ever-popular cable knits are everywhere,
with classic English designers such as Paul Smith, and Stella McCartney
producing some gorgeous examples. Valentino went for something a bit more
out-there, pairing super chunky jumpers (that are probably not the warmest due
to the large holes in between stitches!) with streamlined leather skirts and
trousers, whereas Chanel added glittery thread to designs, brightening up plain
black garments with multicoloured stripes and
swirls emblazoned across the chest area. These were reminiscent of the
80s, so channel your inner Madonna or Kylie Minogue from this era!
For the more alternative shoppers out there,
animals are the motif of choice to adorn the front of knitted wonders such as
seen at Burberry Prorsum and Kenzo. Think mainly woodland creatures – owls,
squirrels, foxes, stags and rabbits. As the patterns on these jumpers are quite
busy, make sure the background colour is block and keep it muted – dark brown,
green or navy is a safe bet, and complements the rust and golden tones that a
lot of the woodland animal designs are.
Other jumper trends include the rebirth of the rollneck as seen at Ralph Lauren and Céline, particularly chic if you’re heading onto the slopes over the winter period for a spot of skiing, and the layering of thinner knits with thicker, chunkier versions or gilets to create colour blocking and unusual texture combinations. This latter trend is especially good if you are on a tighter budget, as you can recycle jumpers that have been at the back of your wardrobe for aeons by placing under a new purchase, or play around with swapping layers to create a number of outfits with the same garments.
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