THE TREND GUIDE
AUTUMN/WINTER 2021
Our round-up of the biggest fashion trends
for the season, available at M&S
Puff up your coats
Feel anything but flat with this season’s biggest coat trend. From chic, quilted styles to jackets that look virtually inflatable, it’s all about padding, volume and playfulness for autumn/winter coats, a look embraced by designers from Chanel to Tom Ford. If you don’t already have a puffer jacket in your wardrobe, now is the time to invest – after all, it’s not just a fashion fad, it will keep you warm for many winters to come.
BEST PUFFER JACKETS
were a runway hit
to darker days
collarless jacket
and down filling
Colour run
The autumn/winter catwalks were alive with a firework display of colour, popping up among the neutrals to create a sense of boldness and energy. Channel this into your wardrobe with knits in saturated shades, or trousers in unexpected colours. Whether it’s neon brights, as seen at Versace and Balmain, or unexpected colour combinations, like the pink and marigold mash-up from Miu Miu, this season is bright and beautiful.
BEST BRIGHT JUMPERS
Una beauty
electric-blue cardi
made easy
a huge trend
Deeper shade of blue
If you’re looking for some catwalk inspiration to update your denim this season, there are only two things you need to know. Firstly, it’s all about indigo shades right now, with dark navy adding a sense of smartness to proceedings. Secondly, skinnies are out and wide-leg jeans are in, whether that’s teamed with a furry bomber jacket, à la Dior, or a cute cardigan, as seen at Molly Goddard. If you’re nervous about wearing wide-leg jeans, pick a high-waisted style that cinches you in, so as not to look baggy all over, and team with heels to elongate the leg.
BEST JEANS FOR AUTUMN/WINTER
perfect for the weekend
a fashion hit
straight-leg styles
Autograph luxury
Prints charming
After enduring the greyest of winters last year, we’re due an overdose of joyful print, and it’s fair to say this season’s runways did not disappoint. From graphic motifs at Louis Vuitton to beautiful baroque florals at Simone Rocha, the message was clear: it’s time to live vibrantly again. Choose a gorgeous printed dress for the easiest way to embrace the trend.
BEST PATTERNED DRESSES
Per Una dress
nature-inspired print
wrap dress
Per Una dress
Words: Sophie Hines
