As the chill of winter approaches, a spark of excitement flares in the fashionably conscious amongst us, as a new season can only mean one thing: new fashion trends. The autumn-winter season is arguably the most thrilling when it comes to fashion, with plenty of different prints and textures to play around with. And I can speak for us all when I say that the designers have given us much to look forward to this season. Of course, there are some winter fashion trends for 2024 , such as leopard print and fur, that come around year after year. But thrown into the mix are some interesting new trends, from countrycore to bubble skirt, that I bet will be everywhere over the next few months.
Keep reading for the rundown of the new autumn-winter fashion trends for 2024…
Boho mania
Giambattista Valli, Isabel Marant, Chloé
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll already know that Boho is back for 2024. The trend that originated in the 70’s featured heavily in our summer wardrobes, but this is a look that is not just for festival season. Chloé’s AW24 show was a major catalyst, with Isabel Marant, Giambattista Valli, and Zimmermann also getting the memo. This trend is much sleeker than in the past – lots of sheer dresses, ruffles, and lace hosiery.
Feathers and Fur
David Koma, Louis Vuitton, Erdem
Winter is the season of tactile fabrics and that means faux fur and feathers. Fur is pretty much a staple for the autumn-winter season, so it was no surprise to see it all over the runway. However, feathers also appeared on all manner of apparel – from capes and jumpers to dresses and surprisingly, shoes which proved popular with designers such as Erdem and David Koma.
Countrycore
Chloé, Anna Sui, Burberry
Off the back of the grandpacore trend from earlier this year, we now have countrycore. Think layered silhouettes incorporating chunky knitwear, tweed, and corduroy – but polished and feminine. Anna Sui showcased plaids that clashed with argyle print. While Burberry and Chloé paired practical and stylish boots swishing skirts and maxi coats.
Colourful Leather
Emilia Wickstead, Gucci, Bally
A fun twist on a timeless winter trend. Leather is one material I am always excited to dig back out of my closet, but this season it has been given an injection of colour. So, whilst the muted tones of black and brown will never go amiss, if you’re looking to stay fashion-forward this winter take inspiration from the runway and go bright and bold with your leather. Emilia Wickstead showed a shredded leather dress in a rich merlot, at Gucci an olive-green maxi coat, and Bally a button-up shirt dress in a cool pastel blue.
High society
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, Miu Miu, Simone Rocha
If you ever wished to dress like Gossip Girl’s Lily van der Woodsen, well now is your chance. Glamour and elegance are not always synonymous with fashion, but this season we have seen a major shift into refined dressing. Just look to the autumn/winter 2024 runways of Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, Miu Miu, Erdem, Simone Rocha, and Prada – all of which produced collections that would befit a 1950s Upper East Side heiress.
Bubble hems
Conner Ives, Molly Goddard, Coperni
One of the more surprising fashion trends for winter 2024 has been the revival of the 80s bubble skirt. Puffed-out hemlines dominated the runways of Molly Goddard, Conner Ives, Coperni, and Loewe. Wear with equally voluminous tops and jackets or layer over slim-fitting trousers for a chicer silhouette with a 2000s twist.
Waist belts
Saint Laurent, Chloé, Balmain
Talking of 2000s trends, waist belts are the latest trend to make it back into our wardrobes. Which is great as they are often the best and easiest way to accessorise and elevate an outfit. Whether you opt for functionality and choose a classic leather style like at Dior or Saint Laurent. Or, perhaps you want to take a leaf out of Chloé and Balmain’s books and make more of a statement. Whatever your motivation, add a belt this winter!
Leopard print
Versace, Alexander McQueen, Isabel Marant
A print that is less of a trend and more of a winter staple at this point is leopard print. Alaïa, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Alexander McQueen are just some of the designers that featured the print in both realistic iterations and bold colourways. If this trend is still too daring for your taste, why not take inspiration from Isabel Marant by styling subtler leopard tights underneath a knit dress?