The top autumn/winter looks for 2011. Right now you may not be in the mood for the cooler days ahead but arriving in store this month are the new autumn/winter collections, ironically some of which look decidedly summery.
In Australia David Jones kicked off the new retail season with its fashion launch in Sydney.
On March 1 Myer will do the same in Melbourne. If there's one message to keep in the back of your mind this season, it's "buy safe".
This year is not as trend-setting as others so shop the classics and keep it chic
and simple.
and simple.
Colour is such a refreshing way to update your wardrobe and if you're game, go red. The best red of the season is from Ellery and Dion Lee. Lee's cocktail dresses are an investment but the young Sydney designer Ellery is a star, the brand going from strength to strength.
Picks of the contemporary winter collection are the Josephine red silk dress and the Bonaparte Italian wool felt long coat. Want to really stand out in a crowd?
Take a look at George Gross's sexy lace dress. For something more ladylike, Collette by Collette Dinnigan has a fabulous daisy-print skirt-and-top ensemble.
Lisa Ho has also done red, the picks being her shift dress and the three-quarter trousers. A little afraid of too much colour? Yeojin Bae has used red asymmetric panelling on black dresses and skirts and you can't go wrong with a red scarf, lipstick or a little clutch bag.
Neutrals are here to stay
Nude is the new black. Camel, toffee, oatmeal - whatever your shade of choice, there are many shades of neutral hitting the shops.
Invest in a camel or oatmeal cashmere V-neck sweater from Banjo & Matilda. Lisa Ho's new interpretation of the suit is chic, as is her beautiful cape coat.
Melbourne designer Anna Thomas has nailed the classic skirt and duffle coat. David Lawrence also has the classics covered with a skirt suit, trench coat and quilted bag. Jigsaw has the perfect shift dress with pleated detail in camel.
Long live lace
There is something instantly appealing about delicate lacework, which is why it turns up season after season. Everywhere you look this winter will be a little bit of lace, including at Collette Dinnigan and a younger take at One Teaspoon and Thurley.
White Suede has also created a lace blouse in cream, which looks elegant when teamed with a pair of silk trousers. And I absolutely love the white lace long-sleeve top from Bassike.
Mela Purdie has lace options for every body type - long and short dresses with plenty of tops to layer.
Military marches on
The military trend is on a continual fashion cycle. The top collection I've seen to date is from camilla and marc. And their lace dress in khaki is a favourite look.
Akira Isogawa has also done his own take with an elegant kimono-sleeve cardigan in khaki with beaded detail on the shoulders.
Witchery and Sportscraft also have khaki for winter. And sass & bide have the most luxurious cargo pants in
silk. Bassike has a cool casual combat jacket and Cohen et Sabine's nod to the trend comes in the form of a khaki wool overcoat.
Digital age
Every wardrobe should have a statement dress and this winter you can't go wrong with a contemporary digital print. Printed silk pants and blouses are also big for winter.
Willow's silk tulle print this season was created from enlarged images of human hair and the mohawk of the zebra. Karen Walker's peg print in blue hues is fun.
At sass & bide the prints are in copper and monochrome colour waves. I also love Zimmermann's wrap dress in black and white and Country Road's shift dresses in digital prints. Josh Goot has created his best collection yet with a bold print on bulbous skirts and dresses.
The ultimate coat
If there is one thing you invest in this season make sure it's an overcoat. Carl Kapp has designed an incredible black-and-white coat. Dion Lee and Akira's coats in grey are luxurious.
Zimmermann has a number of options - my pick is the camel swing coat. Ginger & Smart has a light coat in red. Coming to Marcs stores soon is a black cape. And if the budget can be stretched, invest in Karen Walker or Burberry.
Luxurious leather
While minimalism still reigns, thanks to Celine, a lot of the leather around this season is more rock chick - think Suzi Quatro and Emma Peel.
Favourite pieces are Kirrily Johnston's black leather shift dress and Jigsaw's leather shift dress. New Zealand label Sabatini, Saba and Tigerlily have biker jackets, while the ultimate Balenciaga biker jacket will set you back AU$3945.
Also of note is a classic short leather skirt from Industrie and Thurley's super sexy black leather pants. For a more casual look, Ksubi has designed a denim jacket with leather sleeves and Armani Jeans has a leather hoodie.
Designers' wish-lists
What the fashion industry will rug up in come winter time.
Collette Dinnigan
Must-haves A velvet shift dress layered with boots and a coat.
Money no object A pair of Azzedine Alaia boots.
Nicky Zimmermann
Must-haves My Conversation Paisley maxi dress under a coat.
Money no object A Celine printed-canvas luggage shopper.
Nick Kelly, Industrie
Must-haves Super-soft knitwear with cashmere content.
Money no object I'd buy a house in Hawaii this winter.
Kit Willow
Must-haves A white motorcycle jacket and an indigo pleated skirt.
Money no object A Solange Azagury Partridge chain ring.
Fleur Wood
Must-haves A "midi" dress or skirt.
Money no object I'd be buying vintage YSL evening wear.
Karen Walker
Must-haves Always a good wool flannel coat.
Money no object A house in Capri for three months.
Yeojin Bae
Must-haves My wool cashmere drape coat and a printed dress.
Money no object A pair of Celine suede wedge shoes.
Akira Isogawa
Must-haves A camel coat, preferably in cashmere blends.
Money no object I am looking for a generous-sized weekend bag.
Gail Elliott, Little Joe
Must-haves Thin Ice silk chiffon maxi dress from Little Joe Woman.
Money no object A Wally Hermes yacht and Baby Birkin in every colour
All credit to Stuff.co.nz
I do not own any of this.
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