AW17 is nearly upon us, which means our preferences in fashion change drastically. One of the best things about this year’s autumn/winter styles is that you’ll probably recognise many of them; some of the designs that were deemed ‘in’ last winter are still prevalent this year. On these occasions, those trends become winter staples in their own right, resurfacing every year with a new and contemporary twist. This means that you’ll probably already own a few things that are going to be big this season.

For those key pieces that you’re still looking to add to your clothing collection, let Influence Fashion shed some light on AW17’s best catwalk trends and guide you to a flawless AW17 collection. The catwalk is often home to bold and eye-catching designs that make you think twice, breathing life into your collection once again. So, for this season’s must-have AW17 trends, you’ve come to the right place.

Paint The Town Red

One of boldest colours spotted on the catwalks ahead of this season was red. Vibrant and loud, it makes a solid statement. Some of the biggest names in the game used red in their newest collections, including Alberta Ferretti and Giambattista Valli. To really hammer home the concept of red being huge this season, Givenchy’s collection was presented entirely in the shade.

Research has confirmed that ‘primary red’ is actually one of the most flattering and most reliable colours on the spectrum. Whether you wear it head-to-toe, or choose to stick with subtle accents, it’s entirely up to you.

Decorative Tights

Tights have been considered an afterthought for many years; a way of simply keeping legs warm through the autumn and winter months. This year sees tights having their moment in the spotlight, complementing and contrasting with the rest of your ensemble in a way that works. A styling trick that could prove very popular, decorative tights can finish off a collection perfectly.

From feminine lace to block colour, decorative tights have found their place in the fashion industry in a way that is both practical and stylish. As seen at Celine, they even add a little something extra to your look.

Exciting Textures

Experimenting with textures and prints is often a great way to come up with a new, genius style that sticks. This season, fur and feathers are ready and waiting. Prada demonstrated this in a big way through outerwear and winter boots, embracing winter and making us all a little more excited to wrap up.

This luxurious take on AW17 fashion pays homage to the ever-popular shearling coats, offering ultimate comfort and style. It’s a guaranteed style that we’ve seen before, and no doubt one we’ll see next winter too. After all, if it’s not broke…

Slogans

Bold graphics on t-shirts have been around for decades, but this season sees a slight shift in focus. The catwalks were full of prompting messages, boasting nonconformity and encouragement. Somewhat political for AW17, it feels like the perfect direction for this season’s slogan t-shirts.

With a change from fashion logos to slogans and messages, including ones of a feminist nature, this season’s designer t-shirts have been taken up a notch.