It’s almost that time of year again. Shop rails are starting to fill up and we’re catching glimpse of what trends are ahead for the rest of the year. According to Harper's Bazar, here are the top 10 trends to look out for this Autumn/Winter 2025;

• Faux Fur - not conducive to our warmer winters but faux fur coats, fur collars and scarves are set to be big this Winter. Let’s hope it’s a frosty one.
• Lace everything from trim to whole - this may be a slow burner but elegant lace always seems to break any fashion barrier to become a favourite trend.
• The pencil skirt - continuing from last season... I love this look and if worn right can be very flattering with a  tucked-in blouse or top.
• Barely There / Sheer - still on the lace theme, sheer is here if you dare. This look might be better to leave on the catwalk or carefully layered with sheaths of material & undergarments.
• Soft Slouch Bags - already on the pages of fashion magazines and a favourite of SJP on And Just Like That, soft leather slouch bags are here and being worn under the arm as well as over the shoulder.
• Brown is the new black - see all shades of brown from chocolate to earthy tones this season. It's a neutral choice and a nice break away from black, even if it's only for the season.
• Cape Drape Outwear - not sure about this one. A dramatic look that may be difficult to pull off as everyday wear. A cape scarf coat might work if you want to make an entrance & get noticed in a crowd.
• Animal / Leopard Print - does this trend ever go anywhere?
• Belt up - thanks to Muireann O’Connell’s daily Insta clips, I’ve been trying on belts with dresses & skirts and they do transform a look. A/W will see belts wrapped around many styles from bare bellies to over coats.
• Loafers - this is the most disappointing news for me… loafers are back! I know I’ll never be a loafer girl but there are many who can stylishly wear this square polished shoe - whatever works for you!

And on that note, many fashion sources concur that individuality will be huge this season. So we can follow the trends as we find them but do our best to make them our own.

British Vogue has some more A/W trends for you to digest here.