The new season is hard and fierce - forget frills and ditsy prints this autumn a tough, dark and luxurious mood gives every theme an edge. Whichever trends you choose to wear, the key to keeping it modern is to toughen up in heavy textures like leather, rippedup denim and tweed, and invest in metal trimmings on everything - think zips and studs as a good place to start.
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Biker jackets, chunky heeled boots, capes, razor sharp trousers and something in grey herringbone or tweed will make your whole wardrobe feel new, while winter’s tough mood makes every trend feel instantly cool. As the Balmain influence rages on, a tight, structured shouldered dress will go anywhere this season, channel sci-fi not Dynasty to look this season - not last year.
Black cape, £660, by Elizabeth and James at Net-a-Porter
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Denim and leather jacket, £352, by Alexander Wang at La Garconne
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Black leather bag, £337, by Vanessa Bruno at Selfridges (0800 123 400)
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Black wool dress, £135, by Whistles (0870 770 4301)
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Black leather over the knee boots, £646, by Laurence Dacade at Liberty (0207 573 9645)
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Rouge Allure lipstick, £21.50, by Chanel (0207 493 3836)
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Fashion-friendly black dominates for a/w09, but metallics, shine and techno prints livened up the autumn collections. A nifty, Jackson-esque dance shoe is a laid back way to dip your toes into metallics, and a sequined snood – winter’s new necklace by the way – is the perfect chic and cosy wear-with-all accessory. Trousers are still essential and both the harem pant and tailored peg-leg continue as your smart alternatives to ubiquitous denim jeans. Finally a shot of blue or dark green nail lacquer – winter’s newest shades - will add an on-trend splash of colour to your outfits.
Black biker jacket, £1065, by Stella McCartney (0207 518 3100)
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Black harem pants, £145, by Isabel Marant at Liberty (0207 573 9645)
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Black sequined snood, £69, by Reiss (0207 473 9630)
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Black leather clutch, £85, by Cos (0207 478 0400)
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Silver brogues, £170, by Repetto at Poste Mistress (0207 379 4040)
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Blue nail polish, £14, by Lancome at Harvey Nichols (0207 235 5000)
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Update your denim collection with something tough, ripped and black. Like leggings and tights this is definitely a look you can DIY. The strong shouldered top half - should be balanced on chunky shoes – we’ll be dressing our feet in Tabitha Simmons’ chunky heeled, hiking-cum-biker boot. But Gap does the perfect suede, fur-lined pair too. The statement necklace is bigger news than ever, choose a piece as big and bold as you dare, and wear with everything from now till 2010.
Herringbone jacket, £250, by Whistles (0870 770 4301)
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White t-shirt, £50, by LNA at Harvey Nichols (0207 235 5000)
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Gold and pearl necklace, £378, by Mawi (020 7923 1414)
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White t-shirt, £50, by LNA at Harvey Nichols (0207 235 5000)
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Gold and pearl necklace, £378, by Mawi (020 7923 1414)