LOOK ONE

Topshop, Le Kilt, Vetements, Burberry, Saint Laurent, Slip, Isabel Marant, Astrid & Miyu

Pantone’s colour of 2020: knock them dead in red. Combined with faux fur, this jacket is the ultimate power statement to see you through to the chillier days. What better than a bright coat to add a bit of spice to the dreary autumn weather? All black creates the ultimate flattering silhouette, whilst the dazzling pop of red keeps everyone on their toes! Paired with chunky trainers and a graphic tee make this coat the perfect accessory for a streetwear vibe but trade these for over the knee red boots and a satin midi-skirt, and it’s the daring vivacity you need for a head-turning night out!

Coat: Topshop Deep Red Velvet Faux Fur Coat (£75.99)

Miniskirt: Le Kilt Black Micro Kilt (£475)

Midi skirt: Topshop Black Satin Bias Maxi Skirt (£35.99)

T-Shirt: Vetements Black ‘Not Happy Not Sad’ T-Shirt (£230)

Trainers: Burberry Black & Beige Arthur Sneaker (£590)

Boots: Saint Laurent Jane over-the-knee boots (£1,230)

Mask: Slip pintucked face mask (£35)

Drop earrings: Isabel Marant crystal-fringe drop earrings (£255)

Hoop earrings: Astrid & Miyu Chunky Hoops in Silver (£59)

LOOK TWO

Alexander Wang, Etro, Topshop, Bottega Veneta, Zara

Wide-legged and high-waisted, these paisley trousers are the ultimate earth-toned seventies chic. Paired with a chunky cropped turtleneck, this look is a perfect cross between cosy and stylish. Emphasising a solo colour with accessories (as done with patent green boots in this look) pulls it all together, creating a perfectly co-ordinated autumnal aura. Exchange the warming textures and layers for chunky gold accessories and black block heels to switch this up into a cool-girl evening appearance – perfect for drinks with friends.

Turtleneck: Alexander Wang Black Cropped Logo Turtleneck (£680)

Trousers: Etro paisley print wide-leg trousers (£480)

Mini skirt: Alexander Wang asymmetric crocodile-effect mini skirt (£875)

Heeled sandals: Topshop SADIE Black Block Heels (£34)

Heeled boots: Topshop MILO Green Patent Leather Chunky Scoop Toe Boots (£89.99)

Bag: Bottega Veneta Brown ‘The Chain Cassette’ Bag (£2,800)

Earrings: Bottega Veneta Gold Triple Link Earrings (£475)

Necklace: Zara Chain Link Necklace (£15.99)

LOOK THREE

Helmut Lang, Gucci, Givenchy, Alessandra Rich

What screams autumn more than the colour brown? Part of the magic of autumn lies in its cosiness – the dusk nights, pumpkin spice, and spiced candles. Mirror this in your outfit by opting for rich textures and loose fits. Made of silk, this midi skirt presents a faultless combination of comfort, luxury, and cutting edge. Wear with casual and warming accessories for day and with equally luxurious accessories for night. Brown will always be an autumn winner.

Skirt: Helmut Lang Tan Satin Scarf Slip Skirt (£475)

Top: Helmut Lang Tan Satin Scarf Tank Top (£320)

Boots: Gucci Brown Belted Chelsea Boots (£795)

Shoes: Gucci Beige GG Supreme Houdan Heeled Mules (£560)

Hoodie: Gucci Brown Chenille Logo Hoodie (£980)

Bag: Gucci Beige & Brown GG Supreme ‘Gucci 1955’ Horsebit Bag (£1,670)

Earrings 1: Givenchy Spiral pearl earrings (£399)

Earrings 2: Alessandra Rich Embellished drop earrings (£236)

LOOK FOUR

Topshop Boutique, Pierre-Louis Mascia, Moschino, Monse, Topshop, Gucci

Green is a gorgeously versatile colour and is the perfect canvas for fun autumnal accessories. Paring these green items with an oversized scarf, 60s-esque boots and fabulously extravagant sunglasses, the colour green is transformed into a statement catwalk look for both day and night. The world is your oyster with green tones – you can’t go wrong!

Midi dress: Topshop Boutique Light Green Vinyl Leather Midi Dress (£136.50)

Scarf: Pierre-Louis Mascia floral-print silk scarf (£333)

Blazer: Moschino garden print blazer (£1,304)

Skirt: Monse asymmetric logo skirt (£2,535)

Boots: Topshop HAMMOND Buttermilk Sock Boots (£49)

Sunglasses: Gucci GG0618S 54 crystal-studded oval acetate sunglasses (£680)

LOOK FIVE

Lamoda, Marques Almeida, Nasty Gal, & Other Stories, Prada, Études, Maria Black, Lily Gardner

The little black dress is a staple for every season – so why not make it autumnal? This silk and lace midi dress oozes with luxe. It is always perfect for day and night but the key to this transition lies in layering –a cream turtleneck, long coat and bucket hat both the depth and warmth needed for a stylish day time look. Yet strip this all back to basics for the evening chic we all desire. With such a beautiful piece as this, minimalist accessorising always wins.

Boots: Lamoda Control Black Chunky Zipper Boots (£48)

Dress: Marques Almeida Black Lace Slip Dress (£400)

Heels: Nasty Gal On the Up Platform Heel (£19.60)

Turtleneck: & Other Stories Alpaca Blent Turtleneck Sweater (£75)

Faux-Leather Coat: Stand Studio Black Faux-Leather Nino Coat (£495)

Puffer-Coat: Prada Convertible cropped appliquéd quilted velvet down jacket (£1,530)

Hat: Études Black Training Bucket Hat (£60)

Necklace: Maria Black Gold Mio Chan Necklace (£170)

Earrings: Lily Gardner Large Matt Gold Hoop Earrings (£69)

Words by Hannah Emery

Graphics by Latisha Fleckenstein

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The fresh pastel look is a statement waiting to happen, whether it be from a matching crisp two-piece suite to an oversized t-shirt and some joggers; a splash of pastel can transform your ‘kitchen outfit’ to a whole new level. The palette itself is very appealing to the eye, it goes unnoticed as it lures you in. It’s one of those things that you either love it or you are drawn to it; there is no in-between!

Look 1:

Bralet: Pretty Little Thing Lilac Slinky Triangle Bralet (£8)

Skirt: Pretty Little Thing Lilac Slinky Split Back Maxi Skirt (£15)

Jacket: Nasty Gal In It to Fringe It Oversized Denim Jacket (£65)

Boots: Isabel Marant Duerto Texan ankle boots (£765)

Sunglasses: Gucci Oversized square pearlescent-acetate sunglasses (£355)

The pastel palette offers a range of soothing tones from lilac, baby blue to a mint green that can be depicted through not only garments but also via trainers, eye shadows, bags and many more to enhance your fit.

It can be seen that the pastel trend is highly influenced by Harajuku fashion originated in Japan; as it is bold and visually attractive. Although it is commonly associated with layering and standing out from the crowd, the Harajuku influence of pastel hues have unlocked a trail for many fashion designers and brands, that have transformed garments to portray less is more through pastel.

Look 2:

Suit: River Island Petite pink pinstripe double breasted blazer (£65)

Shoes: Converse Runstar Hike, White Black Gum (£89.99)

Sunglasses: Miu Miu Eyewear La Mondaine oversized-frame sunglasses (£250)

Card Holder: Miu Miu Leather Credit Card Holder (£180)

Needless to say, Nike has set high expectations for future pastel infused garments, having created the Nike mini metallic swoosh oversized pastel colour block hoodie and joggers. Its sell-out has made streetwear enthusiasts hunt for similar apparels, due to reseller prices being over the top. It can be perceived that this co-ord broke boundaries and opened a trend for colour blocking with a streetwear infused twist. To top the fit, Nike had also created the Air Force 1 Shadow trainers in pastel that had generated a gateway for the sneaker community as well.

Look 3:

Top: Fiorucci Flying Cherub T-Shirt Dress Green (£100)

Shorts: For Love & Lemons Smythe Hot Short (£150)

Hat: Burberry reversible leopard print bucket hat (£310)

Shoes: Juicy Couture logo chunky flatform sandals in pink (£89)

Necklace: Missoma Lucy Williams Gold t bar chunky chain necklace (£295)

Initially, more and more designers have interpreted the pastel trend throughout the years, such as the angel brand Fiorucci. This has made the fast-fashion sector drawn to the idea of pastel, by making the viral dynamic more accessible to the fashion sector. These can be found on online retailers such as Pretty Little Thing. However, if you are looking for original pastel garments head over to eBay to find a more vintage look.

Its lively attraction has set a reoccurrence in the fashion industry throughout spring and summer; it will definitely be back again next year with no hesitation. Its unique palette has submerged and adapted across styles such as tie-dye and loungewear this season, we can only look forward to what is in store for us next!

Look 4:

Top: 4th + Reckless buckle detail crop top (£22)

Skirt: Revolve Christi Mini Skirt (£129)

Shoes: ASOS DESIGN Takeover clear wedges (£35)

Earrings: Fendi Prints On motif earrings (£430)

Words by Amber Meghani

Edits by Ella Winfield

Cover by Katie Janes

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Spring has very nearly sprung. Just so you can have a head start, we have a round-up of the trends that have been lying underground, waiting patiently for winter to kindly remove itself so they can break through, and how to wear them. It’s time to get SPRUNG.

Look 1:

Dress: Monse Off-the-shoulder paneled wool-blend mini dress (£3,154.99)

Coat: Rains Holographic Water-Resistant Overcoat (£140)

Bag: Bottega Veneta Jodie small knotted intrecciato leather tote (£2,465)

Boots: ASOS Cooper Knee High Boots in Green Croc (£50)

Earrings: Nausheen Shah x Monica Sordo gold-plated Gilot drop earrings (£490)

Look 2:

Top: Marques’ Almeida Satin-trimmed frayed brocade bustier top (£295)

Skirt: Saint Laurent Asymmetric zebra-print sequined crepe mini skirt (£3,035)

Jacket: Topshop Washed Black Denim Biker Zip Jacket (£65)

Bag: Dior Saddle Calfskin bag (£2,450)

Boots: Topshop HADES Leather Red Boots (£89)

Earrings: Marni leaf motif hoop earring (£240)

Look 3:

Top: Jasper Cunningham Cosmic Rhinestone Sleeveless crop tee (£40)

Skirt: Materiel Color-block faux leather midi skirt (£475)

Jacket: Topshop Considered Grey Jacket with recycled wool (£59)

Bag: Paco Rabanne Sparkle 1969 shoulder bag (£800)

Shoes: Dries Van Noten Leather platform flip flops (£505)

Earrings: Boohoo Oversized Diamante Statement Earrings (£8)

Look 4:

Dress: Rotate Birger Christensen Zebra-print Twill Wrap Mini Dress (£510)

Jacket: Nasty Gal I’m Totally Vinyl Belted Jacket (£65)

Bag: BY FAR Mini Black Croco Embossed Leather Bag (£515)

Boots: Public Desire Black Patent Western Knee High Boots (£44.99)

Bracelet: Gucci x Disney Mickey Mouse Bracelet (£345)

Earrings: Columbian Emeralds Sterling silver hoop earrings ($49)

Look 5:

Top: Brock Collection Cotton-poplin peplum bustier top (£535)

Trousers: I.AM.GIA Ximena Pant (£62)

Coat: Anouki green belted lightweight trench coat (£665)

Bag: JW PEI Eva Shoulder Bag – Sage Green Croc ($79)

Trainers: Ebay Womens Puma x Fenty Sneaker Boot Strap (£193.99)

Earrings: Dolce and Gabanna clip-on drop rose motif earrings (£475)

Words by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Séverine Denis-Lessard

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We grew up being told to wear ‘Pink to make the boys wink’; the colour that is associated with being ‘pretty’, ‘feminine’, ‘dainty’ and ‘delicate’. As a now 23-year-old woman who has spent her life trying not to be seen as ‘delicate’ and ‘dainty’, looking back, I don’t know which boys I was trying to make wink when I was a six-year-old. But even I, the mildly tomboy-ish, weirdly dinosaur obsessed child, wined relentlessly at my poor dad until he spent his one day off a week traipsing to B & Q to accompany my head-strong little five-year-old self in finding the perfectly garish shade of pink (bubble-gum punch pink to be exact) for him to smother my bedroom’s fresh, white walls in.

Having supervised the majority of my dad’s wall-painting, I strutted into the room for the final reveal. I remember gazing around at the gaudy walls that were the perfect, lurid contrast with my green and brown coloured dinosaur figurines and thinking…this is it; I am now a woman.

Comparing my feelings towards the colour pink back when I was younger and more concerned with the politics between my Bratz and my Barbies and less concerned with the politics behind the colour in question, to the general consensus towards it now, I feel like the colour gets a lot of unnecessary stick. This sounds overdramatic, and I don’t care- forget starting my period or getting my first job; owning my very own pink-walled-room was, to me at the time the epitome of womanhood. I remember lounging on my bed like the lady of leisure I was, looking across the landing smugly into the desolate, cold, white-washed wasteland with the odd blue-themed accessory (otherwise known as my brother’s room), and pitying the fact that he would never be a girl. If anything, it was probably my first moment of feeling empowered as a girl.

Fast forward seventeen years and the colour pink has now become so messily intertwined with the politics of being female it is almost the ‘taboo’ of the colour wheel. Thinking about the politics behind the colour pink, that iconic scene in Legally Blonde springs to mind. Upon being capable of passing the same exams as everyone else in the university, and therefore being on the same intellectual level, our girl Miss Woods totters into class clad head to toe in pink and isn’t taken as seriously as her dull, grey suit-wearing peers. Did anyone ever stop to think that about the fact that MAYBE it was less down to the fact that she was wearing pink, and MORE down to the fact that she’s a female?! Ground-breaking, I know.

The fact of the matter is, females haven’t been taken seriously since men decided we are only good for popping out babies and making sarnies. Therefore, any colour associated with us isn’t going to be taken seriously, unfortunately for pink, she was the chosen one. I completely get that the colour could be seen to reinforce stereotypes, and as much as I understand why women don’t want to be defined by a colour that is seen to be ‘pretty’, ‘dainty’ and ‘delicate’, I think we’ve just about proved we possess enough brain cells to manage to vote, hold down a job and pop out the odd baby and make the odd sarnie.

There is undeniably still a way to go before the remaining people on this earth whose brains have failed to evolve past the 1600s manage to comprehend the (very) simple fact that men and women are equal. But in the meanwhile, whilst we wait for those people to either get a grip or die out, we shouldn’t be disowning the colour pink because it is associated with being feminine! Personally, I want to wear anything, and everything associated with being a woman, because I am proud to be a woman. That feeling that the colour pink gave me when I was six has always kind of stuck with me. Even now, 500 pink dresses, tops, trousers later, when I am shopping I am still drawn like a hawk to anything with the slightest hint of pink. To me, the colour pink is feminine; and therefore is powerful, strong, and deserves to be worn with pride (plus, let’s be real girls; she’s cute). So, join the revolution; it’s time to reclaim how the colour that is so ultimately feminine is viewed. Remember; there’s power in the pink!

Pinkspiration

Here’s how to think pink like Mrs Bieber, Kendal and RiRi- they’ve got the right idea!

Look 1:

Top: NA-KD Satin shirt (£15.95)

Trousers: Joseph Tailored Flare Trousers In Pink (£823)

Shoes: Nasty Gal Rise to the Top Faux Leather Platform Heels (£55)

Earrings: SEOL+ GOLD Chunky Creole Curved Hoops (£26.95)

Necklace: PRYA Classic Cuban Chain Gold (£17)

Lipstick: Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer – Pink Flamingo 326 (£30)

Look 2:

Dress: Pretty Little Thing Blush shimmer cup detail dress (£15)

Boots: Azalea Wang rhinestone booties (£68.48)

Lipstick: MAC Lipstick in Velvet teddy (£17.50)

Body Shimmer: St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Oil (£25)

Look 3:

Suit Jacket: ASOS DESIGN cut out side suit blazer with fancy buttons (£58)

Suit Trousers: ASOS DESIGN slim fancy suit trousers (£32)

Fur Shawl: Toutountzis Furs Pink Mongolian Fur Scarf

Shoes: Onlymaker Womens Patent leather shoes ($37.49)

Earrings: GUCCI silver interlocking G earrings (£165)

Blush: Nars Blush in ‘Bumpy Ride’ (£25)

Words and Edits by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Katie Janes

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