This season’s stand-out trends, as selected by our experts
LYDIA SLATER
Editor-in-chief
‘No wardrobe can be considered complete without a classic white shirt, but this season has seen it elevated from a sartorial staple to a statement piece, with numerous interesting silhouettes, crops and fits to choose from.’
Blank canvas
A cream or neutral shirt is the perfect base on which to create a vibrant look
HOW TO WEAR IT
‘Opt for piquant contrasts: a mannish shirt lends crisp, modern freshness to the most ornate evening skirt, while for daytime, an architectural or oversize top with slim trousers is both edgy and elegant.’
HOW TO WEAR IT
‘Black is effortlessly impactful, but a flash of white lifts the look – no print or pattern for me; rather, simple, sculptural shapes and unexpected touches. It’s the minimalist’s way to do maximalism.’
Back to black
Monochrome is perennially stylish – add white-gold gems for sparkle
AVRIL MAIR
Group luxury fashion director
‘Monochrome is a key mood for A/W 23, and is also my usual way of dressing. This season, add attitude – with Dior’s stompy biker boots or Cartier’s nail bracelet – for a dramatic take on gothic glam.’
CATHY
