Open Ears & Open Eyes: ASOS // WINTER

Trend report. ASOS have published 8 key trends for this fall, with a huge variety of key statement pieces to be desired for this winter. Following through from this summer, where aztec print surfaced on cotton vest tops and maxi dresses, this is now moving through onto leggings and jumpers and even coats, see asos coats online for grey aztec jacket. We're leaving the bright summer colours behind and moving into the mexican and indian inspired tans, oranges and dark blue shades for the native prints, yet animal prints are also still popular with hints leopard print mixed in with the classic fur coats seen every winter. Leading onto the power jumper trend including big slouchy knits, motifs, block colour and over-detailing being seen on the catwalk this winter. Block colours are not only playing a part in knitwear but also key statement pieces like coats and dresses, with bold colours like scarlet, turquoise-blue and mustard to name a few evolving on simple a-line dresses and boxy coats, with statement coats being a main trend and barbour being a consistantly classic trend for autumn and winter for men and women alike and coinciding with the heritage trend. Moving with the colour trend we go onto the 'mod squad' trend which reflects the 60's look of tunic dresses, again boxy coats and knee high boots, with a lot of pieces being tailored yet feminine. Staying with the vintage styles, 'L.A Vintage' is also another trend this fall with smart vintage pieces mixed in with 70s bohemia, think thrifted pieces. Heritige and menswear has also inspired the catwalk this winter with crombies, brogues, tweed, herringbone, military and teddy boy style still present. Yet with using simple pencil skirts, pussy bow shirts, chiffon material, ruffles and leather, the style can be kept effortlessly sexy, with all of these keeping the wardrobe feminine and all being seen on the catwalk with Louis Vuitton and Mugler showing off their leather filled 'fetish' style collections and Miu Miu and Nina Ricci introducing what ASOS called 'ladylike chic'. Some simple winter favourites from the new arrivals at ASOS
Barbour Vintage Beadnell Waxed Jacket