Autumn, for many, is the season our wardrobes can truly shine. Trusty trench coats come out in all colours, thick, chunky knits are layered onto every look, and there’s no short supply of chic to elevate any outfit – think , double-strap belts and statement scarves, to name but a few. Plus, the season starts with four weeks of fashion shows, so there’s plenty of outfit inspiration to hand both on the runway and off of it through striking street style snaps.
However, as the fashion calendar works six months in advance, it’s the February shows that are the most important right now. It was here we saw the that set the trends for this season: , shaggy coats and chic capes included. Yet one material reigned supreme as the autumn-ready option to turn to: leather.
And each luxury label gave a lesson on how to style it for the new season. Fendi, Chloé and Gucci went thigh-high with over-the-knee boots; Miu Miu, Khaite and added chic cropped leather jackets, and JW Anderson, Isabel Marant and Dilara Findikogul hiked up hemlines with leather short shorts and micro mini skirts. Plus, there was no shortage of statement shades with attention-grabbing and dresses walking down the runways of Bottega Veneta, Gucci and Proenza Schouler.
As a fashion editor sat at the shows, these were the five leather styling lessons I bookmarked to weave into my own wardrobe this season, and I encourage you to do the same, no matter if you’re investing in real leather or prefer to lean into leath.
