Yes, AW12 is months away. Yes, we've just got our heads into spring, and yes, we've only just taken off our AW11 jumpers - but here at ELLE we don't hang around.
This is your handy guide to everything autumn winter 12 to help you get ahead come next season.
We've rounded-up the top-line trends from the international AW12 catwalks to inspire you.
Whether you love leather, plump for the purity trend or can't wait to pop-on some purple, the autumn winter 12 trends line-up is both wearable and exciting, so scroll the guide and get planning...
BE-JEWELLED
Encrusted and be-jewelled; autumn 12 embellishment is less glitzy and more architectural with Chanel using imposing shards of crystal, and Prada opting to decorate dresses with 3-D ornamentation. Rather than pretty sparkles, next season is all about exaggerated and statement-making adornments.
BE-JEWELLED
Encrusted and be-jewelled; autumn 12 embellishment is less glitzy and more architectural with Chanel using imposing shards of crystal, and Prada opting to decorate dresses with 3-D ornamentation. Rather than pretty sparkles, next season is all about exaggerated and statement-making adornments.
BE-JEWELLED
Encrusted and be-jewelled; autumn 12 embellishment is less glitzy and more architectural with Chanel using imposing shards of crystal, and Prada opting to decorate dresses with 3-D ornamentation. Rather than pretty sparkles, next season is all about exaggerated and statement-making adornments.
BROCADE
From Russian inspired folksy brocade, to the elegant streams of crisp silver thread sparkling on Stella McCartney’s chic sporty autumn 12 line, opulent polished brocade makes for an essential upmarket finish for autumn.
BROCADE
From Russian inspired folksy brocade, to the elegant streams of crisp silver thread sparkling on Stella McCartney’s chic sporty autumn 12 line, opulent polished brocade makes for an essential, upmarket finish for autumn.
BROCADE
From Russian inspired folksy brocade, to the elegant streams of crisp silver thread sparkling on Stella McCartney’s chic sporty autumn 12 line, opulent polished brocade makes for an essential upmarket finish for autumn.
LEATHER
Matt and wet-look leather wrapped models in a dark and mysterious sheen for the autumn winter 12 season. Rewind a year, and leather made a showing in our wardrobes via fetishist shapes. For autumn winter 12 the finish takes on an androgynous and purist direction, less fetish but still feisty - leather is used in chunky, clean blocks on skirts as well as being a feature detail on dresses.
LEATHER
Matt and wet-look leather wrapped models in a dark and mysterious sheen for the autumn winter 12 season. Rewind a year, and leather made a showing in our wardrobes via fetishist shapes. For autumn winter 12 the finish takes on an androgynous and purist direction, less fetish but still feisty - leather is used in chunky, clean blocks on skirts as well as being a feature detail on dresses.
LEATHER
Matt and wet-look leather wrapped models in a dark and mysterious sheen for the autumn winter 12 season. Rewind a year, and leather made a showing in our wardrobes via fetishist shapes. For autumn winter 12 the finish takes on an androgynous and purist direction, less fetish but still feisty - leather is used in chunky, clean blocks on skirts as well as being a feature detail on dresses.
MANNISH SHAPES AND SHOULDERS
Autumn winter 12 heralds a renewed focus on shape and shoulders with designer Stella McCartney admitting that she had cut the clothes in her autumn 12 show strategically to play with shape and form. It’s all about boy vs. girl, sculptural hourglass silhouettes and exaggerated proportions.
MANNISH SHAPES AND SHOULDERS
Autumn 12 heralds a renewed focus on shape and shoulders with designer Stella McCartney admitting that she had cut the clothes in her autumn 12 show strategically to play with shape and form. It’s all about boy vs. girl, sculptural hourglass silhouettes, and exaggerated proportions.
MANNISH SHAPES AND SHOULDERS
Autumn winter 12 heralds a renewed focus on shape and shoulders with designer Stella McCartney admitting that she had cut the clothes in her autumn 12 show strategically to play with shape and form. It’s all about boy vs. girl, sculptural hourglass silhouettes, and exaggerated proportions.
PEPLUMS
The peplum arrived on our fashion radar this time last year and it's back, with designers intent on getting the kicked-out waist look into our wardrobes. Seen on pencil skirts or sitting on tops to break-up trouser and top sets, peplums synch the waist and add a touch of drama.
PEPLUMS
The peplum arrived on our fashion radar this time last year and it's back, with designers intent on getting the kicked-out waist look into our wardrobes. Seen on pencil skirts or sitting on tops to break-up trouser and top sets, peplums synch the waist and add a touch of drama.
PEPLUMS
The peplum arrived on our fashion radar this time last year and it's back, with designers intent on getting the kicked-out waist look into our wardrobes. Seen on pencil skirts or sitting on tops to break-up trouser and top sets, peplums synch the waist and add a touch of drama.
PURITY
Clean and simple silhouettes made a fuss-free impact on autumn 12 dressing. Designers seemed keen to show-off cutting prowess rather than show-boat via textures and colour this season. In keeping with the less is more theory, when it came to two of the biggest shows of the season, both Raf Simons and Stefano Pilati opted for a stripped back aesthetic in their final shows for Jil Sander and Yves Saint Laurent respectively.
PURITY
Clean and simple silhouettes made a fuss-free impact on autumn 12 dressing. Designers seemed keen to show-off cutting prowess rather than show-boat via textures and colour this season. In keeping with the less is more theory, when it came to two of the biggest shows of the season, both Raf Simons and Stefano Pilati opted for a stripped back aesthetic in their final shows for Jil Sander and Yves Saint Laurent respectively.
PURITY
Clean and simple silhouettes made a fuss-free impact on autumn 12 dressing. Designers seemed keen to show-off cutting prowess rather than show-boat via textures and colour this season. In keeping with the less is more theory, when it came to two of the biggest shows of the season, both Raf Simons and Stefano Pilati opted for a stripped back aesthetic in their final shows for Jil Sander and Yves Saint Laurent respectively.
PURPLE
A purple haze descended on the autumn 12 international shows in each of the major cities. In London Christopher Kane showcased his autumn12 collection on a lavender carpet, with knitwear and dress details taking on the shade. While in Milan, at Gucci, the drama that deep purple evokes was used to full effect.
PURPLE
A purple haze descended on the autumn 12 international shows in each of the major cities. In London Christopher Kane showcased his autumn12 collection on a lavender carpet, with knitwear and dress details taking on the shade. While in Milan, at Gucci, the drama that deep purple evokes was used to full effect.
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