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Top 5 autumn fashion trends

Goodbye, summer and hello autumn! A new season brings a lot of new and sometimes old fashion trends.

While everybody looks to be chic and fashion forward. Here are the top 5 autumn trends that you should follow this season.

1. Fluffy jackets

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Fashion designers are bringing back the classic fur coat this season with a fresh twist. The latest trend features oversized designs and fine-hair fabrications, adding a new dimension to this timeless piece. You’ll find a variety of styles to choose from, including fluffy wraps that envelop you in warmth and comfort, and leather trench coats with fur sleeves that exude sophistication and elegance.

2. Luxe leather

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ELLE suggests that leather is a versatile and timeless material, perfect for any season. In the fall, leather wind-blocking pieces offer added appeal, providing texture, durability, and warmth.

3. Retro femme

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The autumn 2024 fashion trend, dubbed “retro femme”, is all about embracing the fitted, feminine clothing styles of the 1960s while giving them a modern twist. This trend encompasses a variety of clothing items, such as fitted blouses, A-line skirts, and high-waisted trousers, as well as fabrics such as tweed, twill, and wool.

4. Wrap it up 

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Copenhagen Fashion Week is showcasing autumn 2024 trends, emphasising comfort, with designers showcasing stylish yet comfortable options for fashion-conscious people. The collection includes soft knits and relaxed silhouettes, says ELLE.

5. Ultra-high necklines

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An autumn fashion trend that offers warmth and shelter from chilly breezes is wearing sweaters and snoods with extremely high necklines. These useful and stylish pieces are a must-have for every fall wardrobe because of their boxy shape and turtleneck, which provide comfort and movement ease.

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