The Womenswear Edit
AW23 TREND GUIDE
Want the inside track on AW23 trends? You’re in the right place! We’ve curated the key themes shaping womenswear, so it couldn’t be easier to elevate your wardrobe with timeless luxury for less.
ANIMAL PRINT
You can always rely on Mother Nature for wardrobe inspiration, and this season designers from Christian Dior to Louis Vuitton channelled the eclectic world of animal prints to bring a sense of fun and fantasy to the runways. Stop-and-stare leopard prints are fabulously feline, with a key seasonal icon being the faux-fur coat. Designers such as Pinko and Guess have produced glamorous options in big textural silhouettes, while Luisa Spagnoli and Camomilla have summoned the animal spirits in the form of chic midi dresses and crew neck sweaters. If you want to double down on the trend, then matching crop tops and leggings have an exotic attitude. Otherwise, keep your separates in white or black tones to give the prints their opportunity to roar.
ACCESSORIES
Unleash your wild side this season with fabulous animal print accessories. From leopard print bags to big cat accents on shoes, it’s the season to tap into the untamed allure.
TIMELESS STAPLES
We’re big advocates of buying long-lasting, high-quality fashion here at McArthurGlen, and we’ve demonstrated our commitment to sustainability through our Evolve programme and net- zero target. One way you can help to lessen the fashion industry’s environmental impact is by investing in timeless style, building a wardrobe of pieces that look amazing whatever decade you're in. The best way to do this is to opt for a ‘quiet luxury’ aesthetic which includes minimalist silhouettes, classic tailored pieces and an understated colour palette. Pieces such as a long-line trench coat by Twinset, a relaxed tailored blazer by LiuJo, a black leather jacket by Karl Lagerfeld, and a stunning pair of blue jeans by Levi's are all seasonal essentials that you can keep coming back to year after year.
ACCESSORIES
Invest in minimalist accessories that stand the test of time. Classic leather bags, elegant ankle boots, and refined watches will elevate your style for years to come.
DENIM
Denim was on-trend for spring/summer but its momentum is not stopping there as everyone’s favourite blue cotton yarn charges into autumn, with designers from Ahluwalia to Isabel Marant joining the party. Full-body denim is the purist’s vibe by way of the jumpsuit, but tonal mixing is a more versatile way to go with Americana-inspired shirts by Tommy Hilfiger, and cropped denim jackets by Calvin Klein all suffusing your wardrobe with a tonne of great styling options. A faux-shearling lined denim trucker is one of the standout pieces of the season, with Levi's and Roy Rogers offering stunning options, but also be on the lookout for creatively cropped blousons and skirts to give some fashion edge to the Canadian tuxedo.
ACCESSORIES
Dive into the denim trend headfirst with accessories that either complement or contrast: add additional tonal denim details, or use solid black tones and textures to create a sharp juxtaposition.
RED
Danger! Alert! Passion! Fire! Who doesn’t love the spicy references of an all-red look? Certainly not Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, and a host of other luxury designers this season who have gone crimson crazy. Such a bold colour calls for equally bold silhouettes, with sharp head- turning tailoring by Pinko and offset by slinky body-con twinsets by the likes of Patrizia Pepe. A block red casual midi dress by Fracomina is a softer way to approach the look, or alternatively you can turn the volume down with loungewear pieces by Roberto Cavalli. Keep the look monochromatic, and avoid any patterns to make sure your rebellious rouge has maximum style impact.
ACCESSORIES
Spice up your wardrobe at McArthurGlen with fiery red accessories that make a bold statement. From scarlet sneakers to ruby handbags, get ready to ignite your style and start a blaze!
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