The Key Trends From FW23'S-And How To Wear Them Now

L-R: Proenza Schouler; Ferragamo; Alexander McQueen

From sleek, ’90s minimalism to the return of power dressing and the rise of punk, these are just some of the looks you’ll be lusting over next season. Can’t wait? Get ahead with my guide on how to wear the FW23 fashion trends now…

The Colour Of The Season: Red

Love is defiantly in the air for the FW23 shows. It is all about the scarlets, supercharged evening wear in seductive crimson shades and scrumptious teddy coats with cocoon-sleeve polo knits. At Bottega Veneta unveiled some silky dresses, and from Chloe, some cherry covered maxi-dresses for upcoming holidays, or take the look with you into the office with Acne Studios’ tailored crisp and sleek trousers. 

Power Dressing 2.0

Tailoring has taken on a whole new remit in recent seasons. In our hybrid-working lives, we effortlessly weave precision-cut pants into our off-duty repertoire, dressing them down withtrainers and comfy knits. It was perhaps this pared-back approach to our working wardrobes that spurred designers’ nostalgia for the glory days of sharp suiting. Think Saint Laurent’s Anthony Vaccarello cited Melanie Griffith and Sigourney Weaver in the iconic 1988 movie Working Girl. as inspirations behind his sleek tailoring, which riffed on ’80s excess with its exaggerated shoulders. Vaccarello also revisited the classic YSL tailleur jupe – sophisticated skirt suits crafted from menswear fabrics. It felt fresh and impactful styled with simple T-shirts and slingbacks. Following suit (so to speak) were Stella McCartney, Gucci, and Alexander McQueen. who sent out looks that will embolden purposeful strides across the office. Give your 9-to-5 style an overhaul now with a few of these work styled pieces.

90's Minimalism 

It is often the quietest look that makes the biggest impression and when it comes to it 90’s minimalism does just that. Think Kate Moss, or even Kate Spade’s Sam bag. Making a statement without trying so hard. Chloe has a heavenly double breasted supple leather coat, layered on top of great classic trousers and edgy boots. In a muted colour palette, this look is the absolute embodiment of effortless elegance. They defiantly aren’t crazy colourful clothes for Instagram, but they stay timeless and true. 

Leather Everything 

There is one material to take note of this season, luxe leather dominated across all four fashion capitals. At Loewe, creative director Jonathan Anderson told Vogue.com of “classicism meeting something which is new”, as he leaned into the house’s fine-leather heritage to give sleek separates an elevated finish. At Alexander McQueen, meanwhile, evening dresses take on a cooler feel in this supple, tactile fabric. Embrace the look now withHelmut Lang’s butter soft leather trench coat. Or faux leather wide leg pants to wear with your classic cashmere jumper. 

Neo-Punk 

Burberry’s debut was undoubtedly the most hotly anticipated moment of London Fashion Week. The British designer, who is lauded for reinventing Bottega Veneta between 2018 and 2021, was announced as Riccardo Tisci’s successor last September. At Burberry, reinvention came with a side of rebellion, as Lee tapped into the grunge look that’s been bubbling up. In his deft hands, English roses come in a subversive blue hue across slogan T-shirts, styled with low-slung pants and a punkish spirt.

Written by Heather Noire 

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