Eccentric heritage


AS SEEN AT: Vivienne Westwood, House of Holland, Paul Smith, Antoni & Alison, Daks.

Who knew HRH The Queen would be our style inspiration for winter? Think headscarves, riding hats, clashing tartans and tweed.

The fashion world takes its inspiration from country pursuits with a bonkers twist.

Head for the traditional prim-and-proper heritage look with a muted colour palette or punk it up with vivid plaids like purple and green to give the trend a youthful injection.

CATWALK STYLE TIP: The thought of donning a silk headscarf might send some running for the country hills. Instead, tie around your neck for a more wearable look, as seen at Daks.

GET THE LOOK: Warehouse, Jane Norman, or Matalan.


Mean business


AS SEEN AT: Paul Smith, Jens Laugesen, Richard Nicoll, Todd Lynn, Alexander Wang.

80s power dressing has got nothing on this season's tailoring. Look for lean, mean suiting with shoulder pads, crisp shirts and masculine edges like bow ties and tux lapels.

This season, your wardrobe just isn't going to cut it without a structured jacket.

To continue your sharp silhouette, opt for a figure-hugging pencil skirt or razor sharp cut trousers in super-baggy or skinny cropped fit.

CATWALK STYLE TIP: If you're working an unusual or angular shaped jacket, keep your lower half chic but simple, as seen at Jens Laugesen.

GET THE LOOK: Princples, Topshop or Wallis.


Gothic romance


AS SEEN AT: Prada, Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Jenny Packham, Roksanda Ilincic.

It's dark, it's moody, but distinctly feminine. Lashing of lace and sheer chiffon layers make up this soft goth look.

For added drama, designers used Victoriana-inspired high necks and maxi long lengths.

Top-to-toe black, black, black is key, without even a hint of an accent colour. Keep accessories to a minimum and let the decorative detailing do all the talking.

CATWALK STYLE TIP: Get the most from your dark romantic look. Black dresses can be worn for daytime too, pared-down with a contrast colour polo neck or shirt underneath, as seen at Prada.

GET THE LOOK: Debenhams, Monsoon, River Island.


Vintage folk


AS SEEN AT: Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, DKNY, Hermes, Issa.

Boho? In winter? Welcome to the reinvented nu-Boho with all the folkish charm seen from previous summers but with a darker edge.

Paisley prints are the way forward and gilets are back from the fashion beyond, but brand new updates for the look include fringing and faux fur.

Pick out fiery autumnal colours like red, orange and yellow on a black background.

CATWALK STYLE TIP: If you're not smiling about the hippy chic smock comeback, keep that waist cinched in with a bright skinny belt, as seen at Dolce & Gabbana.

GET THE LOOK: Marks and Spencer, Next, or Dorothy Perkins.

The gothic, the structured and the sheer spectacular were on show at the Harvey Nichols fashion show.

More than 300 people headed for Victoria Quarter to watch the event which is one of the spectacles of the year.

They watched a dramatic show with an outdoor catwalk, set up in the arcade itself, and themed in dark, gothic style.

Much of the fashion featured during the evening was in a similar dark and sombre mood. Colours were rich and autumnal and a sexy, gothic look dominated above all else.

All the major designers were featured, including Alexander McQueen, Prada, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana.

There were shoes by Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin among others and bags by labels including Mulberry and Miu Miu

The looks ranged from architectural, clean lines and monochrome colours to the softer and more decorative.

Men's clothing featured alongside the women's and saw a revival of the three-piece suit and traditional fabrics like tweed and flannel.



And here's how Leeds's top fashion store is interpreting the autumn looks...

The gothic, the structured and the sheer spectacular were on show at the Harvey Nichols fashion show.

More than 300 people headed for Victoria Quarter to watch the event which is one of the spectacles of the year.

They watched a dramatic show with an outdoor catwalk, set up in the arcade itself, and themed in dark, gothic style.

Much of the fashion featured during the evening was in a similar dark and sombre mood. Colours were rich and autumnal and a sexy, gothic look dominated above all else.

All the major designers were featured, including Alexander McQueen, Prada, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana.

There were shoes by Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin among others and bags by labels including Mulberry and Miu Miu

The looks ranged from architectural, clean lines and monochrome colours to the softer and more decorative.

Men's clothing featured alongside the women's and saw a revival of the three-piece suit and traditional fabrics like tweed and flannel.