

Abundant in volume with opulent faux fur made from a special camel-hair texture on a silk base, the result is iconic.įor high street adherents, Mango delivers the goods with its bouclé doppelgänger in a faux curly hair weave (€119.99). Why else would Italian brand Max Mara have designed the eponymous Teddy Bear Coat in 2013? Inspired by an archival garment from the `80s, this closet classic hits the sweet spot between glamour and playfulness. Granted, this may devolve into wet animal territory in the slightest shower, but its cosy reputation validates the risk. Wrought in plush pile material, the result is a wearable hug.

Slightly oversized car coats continue to run the fashion gauntlet. Divide and conquer or double down on both in one hero piece. This is one category that can be split into two: practicality and sheer joy. Try one beneath oversized suiting with chunky loafers in tonal neutrals for easy-going impact. Reinterpret the aesthetic by layering a tissue-thin polo neck with a traceable cashmere crew neck (€150)–a signature this season for Scandi high street brand COS.Įight times more insulating than regular sheep’s wool, bulk-free, wrinkle-resistant and hypoallergenic, COS’ edit of consciously curated cardigans and jumpers is worth the payout. Take inspiration instead from Prada, whose fine cashmere and wool turtleneck mirrors the concept of quietly unconventional luxury, especially when paired with a sheer satin pencil skirt. It may be sweater weather, but don’t be swayed by the chunkier styles that jam up coat sleeves and cosplay menopause the minute you step indoors. Prada wool cashmere knit, €1,075 and sheer satin pencil skirt, Brown Thomas, €3,000 Not only will it futureproof your finances, but it’ll also keep things exciting. Play three out of five categories based on your lifestyle needs and have fun with the other two. Rather than playing it safe, consider it a base from which to take a calculated risk. These fellas play somewhere in the mid-zone – a low-risk territory that guarantees a consistent score. Sustainability, economic and political unrest, pandemic restrictions, and the current energy crisis, have given way to reimagined staples masquerading as trends.

Over the past few years, the game of fashion has experienced a slower turnover.
