Autumn/Winter trends 2013: Women

Trend 1:Tartan is the new black! 

A Mulberry original, this design shows one of autumns most popular trends, tartan. The tartan pattern has been noticed in many designs from Givenchy and Versace to Alberta Ferretti. A timeless classic, tartan has proven its popularity time and time again particularly with European high fashion designers and high street labels alike. Tartan provides that sophisticated look whilst appearing feminine, the right balance for all occasions. Paired with a bright yellow bag, this Mullberry design has given us that excuse we need to buy a new coat! Which is another popular trend visible in this ensemble... the oversized coat! similarly the tatan design gives an outfit that suit vibe and it is the suit trend which is also a prominent design in seen in creations from the likes of Victoria Beckham and DKNY, get that city vibe! This is a trend I particularly love!

 Trend 2: Punk/Rock

A Isabel Marant design, the punk'd look is all about the darker tones. The cropped black jacket and knee length boots elongates the body shape. Marant has combined this grungy look with a grey multi-tonal dress and chic thin scarf. While the trend has been adopted by high fashion designers like Marant and Chanel, this particular trend can be found in many high-street shops like Topshop and Miss Selfridge. This original design displays another trend that seems to be sweeping the fashion world of its feet, the return of the androgynous look! A trend that Armani and Donna Karan have also taking a liking to, get your blazers, fitted trousers and oversized coats... its alright ladies, have your menswear moment!

Trend 3: Captivating colours

A trend that seemed to dominate summer was rise of pastel colours, mint green, pale yellows and oranges, baby pinks and of course the nude takeover! However that trend seems to have long gone when you take a look at this captivating design by Christian Dior! Dior paired a bright deep pink with an undertone of purple to create this innovative cut-out dress. the noticeable clashing colours was a forthcoming trend in the spring/summer of 2011 and it seems to have made a comeback. A colour clash can be seen in designs by the likes of Valentino too! Many colours can be seen on the catwalks of fashion capitals, however the most apparent colour is pink! similarly to this Dior design, pink has been seen in the shows of Roksanda Ilincic, Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Saunders.