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Off the runway & into your wardrobe: 10 fashion trends coming this season

From the teddy bear coat to paper bag trousers, Autumn/ Winter 2019/20 style is all about warming fabrication, charming details and cool colour

10 March 2019 - 00:00 By Nothemba Mkhondo and Keneilwe Pule
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This seasons new fashion rules are all about functional dressing with pockets and crisp white layers.
This seasons new fashion rules are all about functional dressing with pockets and crisp white layers.
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1. BEAR HUG

Forget fur. Coats that are big, cosy and plush-textured will be your new partner in crime come cold winter days. Join the faux-fur revolution and take your pick from a variety of colours, lengths and textures. Whatever you choose, this snuggle-ready coat is sure to make a statement.

Tom Ford.
Tom Ford.
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Tom Ford.
Tom Ford.
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2. A TOUCH OF SLOUCH

Boots with a slight slouch and nonchalance are the new go-to footwear this season. Put your sock boots aside for this '80s-reminiscent style in statement prints and versatile winter colours. For maximum sartorial effect, wear under a skirt or dress and top with a long coat.

Isabel Marant.
Isabel Marant.
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Victoria Beckham.
Victoria Beckham.
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3. LIFE ON THE PRAIRIE

High necklines, long puffed sleeves, ruffle details and vintage-inspired florals and prints are still having a moment with the latest incarnation of the prairie dress. This retro Western-meets-Victorian dress is updated with lace, pleats and a touch of dramatic volume.

Celine.
Celine.
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Etro.
Etro.
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4. THE NEW PUFFER

The puffer meets the winter coat with the new longline edition of everyone's favourite cold-weather coverup. Keep warm in insulated layers that dare to go past the knee and even graze the floor. Opt for monochrome hues with a matte or shiny vinyl finish.

Bottega Veneta.
Bottega Veneta.
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Sacai.
Sacai.
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5. WIDE-LEG TROUSERS

Volume is a top statement-maker no matter the season, and the wide-leg trouser is leader of the volume pack. A high waist and a floor-grazing length that lets the tip of your shoe play peak-a-boo is the formula for the perfect pair.

Max Mara.
Max Mara.
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JW Anderson.
JW Anderson.
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6. THE PALATE CLEANSER

Cut through sedate winter shades in crisp white layers from top to toe. Take your pick from milk to ivory and egg shell - and everything in between. Mix and match from this palette for a fresh, daring look.

Alberta Ferretti.
Alberta Ferretti.
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Emilia Wickstead.
Emilia Wickstead.
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7. PAPERBAG WAISTS

Whether you prefer a wide-leg or cigarette silhouette, the waist-cinching gathered detail of paperbag trousers is definitely something to consider. This detail gives even the most masculine-cut trousers a slightly feminine twist.

Acne Femme.
Acne Femme.
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Alberta Ferretti.
Alberta Ferretti.
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8. FRESHLY GROUND

Earthy tones are at an all-time high. Try your hand at tonal dressing with the season's new favourite neutrals - ochre, rust and cedar. This deep palette of warming hues is perfect for layering winter textures and adding a dose of eye-catching colour.

Roksanda.
Roksanda.
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Max Mara.
Max Mara.
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9. POCKETS PLEASE

The utilitarian trend has turned its focus towards pockets - plenty of them. Everything from dresses to coats is becoming more practical and functional. Added to this are oversized exterior pockets, which will give you somewhere to put all the things you can't fit into your mini-mini bag.

Sportmax.
Sportmax.
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Max Mara.
Max Mara.
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10. WILD THING

Exotic prints are still making waves on the runway. From snakeskin to leopard to zebra,
it's an urban jungle out there with designers reinterpreting animal skins into captivating prints with winter-ready undertones.

Emilia Wickstead.
Emilia Wickstead.
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Philip Lim.
Philip Lim.
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