Season's trends: Uyanda Erick

19 April 2012 - 02:33 By Refilwe Boikanyo
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Uyanda Erick, personal shopper at Edgars shares what's in for autumn and winter

Eye-catching colours Pictures: SIMON DEINER
Eye-catching colours Pictures: SIMON DEINER
Tweed jackets are always in style
Tweed jackets are always in style
Eye-catching colours Pictures: SIMON DEINER
Eye-catching colours Pictures: SIMON DEINER
Tweed jackets are always in style
Tweed jackets are always in style

MENSWEAR

SHOES

Boat shoes going into winter (with socks peeping out)

Two-toned brogues

Utility boots

Grunge, safari-style boots

Pants are rolled up to show off socks and shoes

CLOTHING

Berry colours: purples and fuchsias in muted tones

Preppy and collegiate looks, pullovers with bow ties or cardigans under fitted blazers

Biker heritage: leather jackets, leather blazers, with denim

Denim on denim: but wear different washes and try wearing a light denim shirt under a jersey or pullover

Utility look: camouflage pants or jackets, puffer/ bomber/ lumber jacket

Chinos in varying colours in slim fits or loose fits

Flat-front pants - but they are for slimmer, leaner men

Tailored/fitted suits

Coloured bottoms, but not colour-blocked. Plaid, checks and florals (in muted tones)

Chunky scarves and jerseys

Fitted blazers and trench coats in basic colours like beige and navy, or bright bold colours

WOMENSWEAR

SHOES

Thigh-high boots are out, replaced by:

High-heeled hiking boots

Utility boots (high or flat)

Biker boots

Booties

Equestrian-inspired boots

Thick cork platforms and wedges

Bedazzled ladylike heels

Shoes in snakeskins, suede, leopard prints and bright colours

Pumps that have a luxe look

CLOTHING

Jewel tones: shades of jade, garnet, citrine, sapphire, emerald and ruby red.

Shift dresses

Peplum waists and Peter Pan collars

Coco Chanel-esque looks: tweed jackets, hounds-tooth print

Jersey dresses: with hoodies or in classic black and white

Faux fur

Denim on denim

Biker heritage

Paisley prints

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