THE CHIC LIST: Why I've never felt happier to be in the red By Joanne Hegarty For You Magazine Published: 03:01 EDT, 5 October 2024 | Updated: 03:01 EDT, 5 October 2024 e-mail It’s seriously autumnal out there now and I’m finally embracing this season with gusto. Are you? As I’m writing this, brown and yellow leaves are falling in their dozens from the trees outside my window. While letting go of my summer dreams has been hard – the dismal weather made it feel cruelly short – there are lots of exciting trends popping up this autumn/winter to see us through.
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Jumper, Cos, trousers, Toteme, bag, The Row (preloved) and Boots, Khaite If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I have a major weakness for bags. Hence suddenly finding myself hankering after a dark chocolate suede one. Black bags have long dominated the accessories world, but this season brown has come up trumps as the street-style set’s arm-candy colour of choice.
If you’re looking for a designer investment, check out the gorgeous chocolate and hazelnut offerings at Acne Studios, Chloé, Burberry and Prada. Or the half-moon-shaped one by Polo Ralph Lauren. Meanwhile, DeMellier has a tempting mid-range selection and Sézane has introduced a new suede tote in its latest collection.
If there’s one thing you buy this autumn make sure it is a sumptuous red knit. There’s something delightful about wearing this bold shade against a backdrop of golden brown horizons. I’m partic.