As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. The best of London’s street style inspired us to take our autumn outfits to the next level, and try out a few fashion trends that have been filling up our social feeds. Whether you’re looking for fresh new ways to wear knitwear, want to clash colours like a pro, or are wondering how to style those fuzzy bucket hats loved by Rihanna and Dua Lipa — then we’ve got five easy outfit ideas you can copy this autumn. Some of the most coveted fashion pieces for autumn 2021 are knitted vests, tennis skirts, crochet accessories, fuzzy bucket hats, leather blazers, co...
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. When shopping for knitwear, there’s a new criteria for what makes the cut into our wardrobe. For autumn/winter 2021, we are investing in responsibly-sourced (RWS) wool jumpers that will actually keep you warm, while being gentler on the planet, and better on your bank balance in the long run. Like many of us, I’ve definitely bought a few high street jumpers made from acrylic (plastic) or polyester (plastic) because I didn’t know how harmful they were to the environment. Wool knitwear might come with a higher price tag, but one quality jumper can save you h...
A classic, well-fitted trench coat is always a winner. Whether it’s camel-coloured, two-toned, faux leather, or cropped, a trench coat instantly makes you look and feel so much more put together. If you’re ready to invest in the perfect trench for the transitional autumn season, then hold off from opening one hundred shopping tabs, because we might have just found the perfect one for you. The trench coat first entered fashion history in the 19th century, and it’s up for grabs who was the true originator of the wardrobe classic. What is undisputed is that it’s a wholly British sartorial invention, but both luxury retailers Burberry and Aquascutum claim to have created the trench. The silhouette for the trench coat, however, can be credited to Scottish chemist Charles...
The sartorial effect of Bridgerton continues to steadily shape our closets. Corsets have been reimagined for 2021 in relaxed and minimal silhouettes. And thanks to the expert styling of celebrities, editors, and fashion insiders, we have tons of fresh new takes on the structured top that has come in and out of fashion for centuries. Rihanna, Bella Hadid, and Dua Lipa are strong advocates for the return of the corset in 2021. Rihanna was spotted in a Western-inspired snake-print corset while shooting a video with A$AP Rocky in mid-July. Hadid wore a corset to attend the Dior dinner at the Cannes Film Festival and paired it with loose-fit tailored trousers for a more relaxed interpretation. Lipa wore a decadent gold Jean Paul Gaultier corset for her “Demeanor” music video release...
Patchwork, hand-painted, and printed jeans are one of the most exciting 2021 fashion trends. This fresh take on classic denim is inspired by a broader post-lockdown aesthetic of joyful outfits, and handmade or DIY-inspired clothing. While we’re still keen on traditional animal prints, polka dots, and stripes, the best printed denim of 2021 is covered in surprisingly psychedelic and futuristic prints — like marbled patterns, wavy prints, ’70s florals, and warped cyber dots inspired by Jean Paul Gautier and Marine Serre. We must admit, Dua Lipa is our muse for taking a chance with printed trousers. The Future Nostalgia singer debuted a gorgeous pair of hand-painted jeans in spring 2021 that was created by British independent designer Kat Rose. As soon as we saw Lipa’s vibra...
British icon Kate Moss stars in Self-Portrait’s autumn 2021 pre-collection, following the brand’s previous campaign, which starred Bridgerton‘s Phoebe Dynevor. The brand’s new collection features more casual pieces for the first time, including bouclé separates, ribbed dresses, and fuzzy sets for lounging at home, mixed in with Self-Portrait’s signature lace midi dresses and eveningwear, modelled by Moss. “If you ask me who optimises the Self-Portrait spirit and woman, it is, and always has been, Kate Moss,” Han Chong, the brand’s creative director, said in a press statement. “Her enormous appetite for life and her infectious sense of fun are what characterise the women I think about when I’m designing my collections – there...
There are a lot of things I didn’t expect to have on my 2021 bingo card (including, let’s be honest, using the phrase “2021 bingo card”), and one is babushkas coming back in style. My Ukrainian grandmother wore a babushka. Queen Elizabeth II wears a babushka. But I would have never in a million years guessed we’d see babushkas on the high-fashion runways in London, Milan, and Paris — and neatly knotted under the necks of celebrities like Tracee Ellis Ross, A$AP Rocky, and Chloë Sevigny. (And just so we’re clear, I’m referring to headscarves here, not grandmas, which is what the word actually means in Russian.) Growing up Ukrainian-American, there was nothing high fashion about the babushka (which we called a khustka). It had everything to do with t...
If there’s one thing we need in our post-lockdown wardrobes, it’s colour. After a year of swapping grey pyjamas for black ones, it’s almost time to step out and be seen by the world. The best way to do this? In a showstopping palette. If you don’t know where to start, Pantone is here to guide the way. Following Fashion Month, Pantone shares their Fashion Colour Trend Report — their expert forecast on the hottest hues to look out for. Among their top 10 picks for New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week, three of them perfectly reflect our collective moods after our shared lockdown experience. Shades of red and pink are definite standouts – a soft, delicate blush gives a feeling of gentleness that’s welcomed after a tough time, and a deep and sultry wine r...
Chanel hosted its autumn/winter 2021 show in Paris’s restaurant Castel, which boasts many small rooms that models walked through like being filled in a tiny house. While the presentation itself was made in black and white, the collection was full of tweed textures, quilted outerwear, and pops of fuchsia, cobalt, yellow, and lilac. “This collection is a mix of two influences,” said Chanel creative director Virginie Viard in a press statement. “The ambiance of ski holidays, which I adore, and a certain idea of cool Parisian chic, from the 1970s to now.” Layers of jewellery, gorgeous tweed coats, embroidered quilted outerwear, and ski salopettes are the focus of Chanel’s autumn/winter collection. Viard continues to play with the neon colour palette of sprin...
Dior‘s ready-to-wear collections by Maria Grazia Chiuri are among the highlights of Fashion Month. Every season, the designer is able to tap into the dreams and desires of young women, and translate that into a decadent presentation of fashion and design. For autumn/winter 2021, Dior put a dark and romantic twist on the fairy tales of mermaids, debutantes, and harlequins. For Chiuri, the act of dressing up means we can be anyone and anywhere — including mermaids in the deep blue sea, Bridgerton-inspired characters of a royal court, or Gossip Girl debutantes ready to take on the Upper East Side. Dior’s autumn/winter 2021 collection offers a sombre take on fairy tales with a palette that centres on black, dark blues, red, white, and grey. Key fashion trends include elevated leath...
Dior‘s ready-to-wear collections by Maria Grazia Chiuri are one of the highlights of fashion month. Every season, the designer is able to tap into the dreams and desires of young women, and translate that into a decadent presentation of fashion and design. For autumn/winter 2021, Dior put a dark and romantic twist on the fairy tales of mermaids, debutantes, and Harlequin jesters. For Chiuri, the act of dressing up means we can be anyone and anywhere — including mermaids in the deep blue sea, Bridgerton-inspired characters of a royal court, or Gossip Girl debutantes ready to take on the Upper East Side. Dior’s autumn/winter 2021 collection offers a sombre take on fairy tales with a palette that centres on black, dark blues, red, white, and grey. Key fashion trends include elevat...
Dior‘s ready-to-wear collections by Maria Grazia Chiuri are one of the highlights of fashion month. Every season, the designer is able to tap into the dreams and desires of young women, and translate that into a decadent presentation of fashion and design. For autumn/winter 2021, Dior explored the fashion fantasies that are keeping us entertained until we can have real world adventures once again. For Chiuri, the act of dressing up means we can be anyone and anywhere — including mermaids in the deep blue sea, Bridgerton-inspired debutantes charming a duke at a ball, or cottagecore cuties foraging in a local mushroom patch. Dior’s autumn/winter 2021 collection is sure to be a visual and sartorial sensation that will be streaming live on Monday, 8 March. Until the new collection ...