If I had to wittle down a list of ultimate style muses (the It-girls I look to for daily inspiration), Sienna Miller will always hold the top spot. Whilst we’ll forever credit her with defining the modern boho aesthetic, to me her style is so much more, and her everyday, low-key outfits happen to be a masterclass in elegant ease. Mixing her signature free-spirited nonchalance with sharp, London edge, Sienna manages to never look overly contrived, highly styled, or too try-hard; every look is intrinsically herself. With a mood board now full of her best hits, when I spotted her out this week in ‘90s-coded dungarees, I knew I had to pay attention.

While taking some downtime after an afternoon of retail therapy with her daughter, Sienna's latest look was a pair of relaxed blue overalls with a loose, white tee, black Phoebe Philo slippers and a woven tote bag in classic chocolate brown. Worn with one shoulder buckled (and one casually undone), the denim-and-tee pairing felt straight out of Jennifer Aniston's Rachel Green's Friends wardrobe. But by pairing it with an elevated shoe choice (hello, shoe of the season?) instead of the obvious trainer, the look felt fresh for 2026.

In my opinion, dungarees are the underrated way to make your T-shirt and polished shoe feel fashion forward this season (think Miu Miu's S/S '26 overalls and loafers combo). And, by providing the same warmth as jeans, if there was ever a question whether or not they could look work for the colder months too, Sienna just silenced the naysayers. Scroll down to shop the best styles on the market right now.

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Not a leather jacket, not a bomber. In 2026, the chicest dressers are trading those in for house coats. Don't believe me? Jennifer Lawrence, just stepped out from her New York digs in one of the chicest iterations on the market right now. Topping the wish lists of every fashion person I know, Colleen Allen's covetable House Coat (£2500) comes in a floor-skimming silhouette, rendered in a vibrant acidic yellow shade, complete with a supple velvet finish.

Not dissimilar to the ornate jacket and opera coat trends that have gained traction this season, the house coat offers a similarly glamorous feel in a more pared-back package. The sweeping silhouette and sumptuous fabric bring plenty of drama, whilst the fundementally unfussy design keeps things wearable.

Styling hers over a simple white tee with black trousers and a woven bag, Jennifer kept the rest of her look understated. She swept her hair back with an oversized scrunchie, shielded her eyes with black sunglasses and finished with a pair of velvet slipper-style flats, making the statement coat feel laid-back and cool.

An easy way to elevate a simple winter look, the house coat is one trend I suspect we'll be seeing a lot more of this season. Inspired by Jennifer Lawrence's latest look, read on to discover the house coats I'm eyeing up right now.

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To anyone looking in from the outside, fashion's more important moments might seem to be all high-glamour—occasions such as The Met Gala, Fashion Month, and The Oscars certainly perpetuate that stereotype. But for those of us who actually work in fashion, the arrival of Lyst's Quarterly Index is just as important as any of the above.

Released today, the Q3 2026 Index ranks fashion's hottest brands and products, drawing on data from 160 million annual shoppers on the Lyst platform, alongside signals from social media, search, editorial and emerging AI discovery channels, offering a valuable insight into the products capturing the industry's attention—and, more importantly, the buys that are translating that interest into action.

So, naturally, our team was quick to take a look at this season's latest rankings. Among some of the more predictable entries, including Balenciaga's Rodeo bag and Chanel's ballet flats, I spotted a retro trainer trend that stood out as a particularly interesting contender for a comeback.

Securing a coveted fourth place among the top 10 hottest products, Vans' Premium Authentic trainers are proof that fashion's appetite for understated, low-profile footwear shows no signs of slowing. Sitting on the list alongside Celine x Reebok's Freestyle Lo trainers, the classic canvas design taps into the pared-back trainer styles that defined so much of the 2010s—and are now finding their way back into fashion's favour.

According to Lyst, interest in Vans is up 29% year on year, fuelled in part by a renewed appetite for 2010s fashion nostalgia. But there's more to the resurgence than sentimentality. The Authentic's unfussy silhouette also speaks to the wider shift towards versatile footwear that's been gaining momentum across the year.

And, of course, there's the wearability—these trainers look just as good with this season's favourite stovepipe jeans as they do with smarter tailoring and trousers. Familiar, easy to style and uncomplicated—their return feels especially well timed.

With Lyst's seal of approval, the Vans Authentic's resurgence looks set to continue. Better still, if you held onto your original pair, you might not need to buy into the trend at all. For everyone else, I've rounded up the best Vans Authentic trainers to shop below.

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There's something about the arrival of winter, be it the longer nights that call for candlelit evenings, the chilly days that demand sumptuous wool and cashmere, or the natural shift towards richer colours and textures as the temperature drops, that makes indulging in daily luxuries feel all the more necessary.

Whatever the reason, I'm always compelled to bring a little more decadence into my daily rotation at this time of year, and that extends to my styling choices, too. Whilst velvet, silk and satin tend to be reserved for special occasions, I think there's something so chic about working these luxurious fabrics into everyday outfits. This season, my favourite way to do so is with a pair of satin mules worn with jeans.

I've always found that satin's glossy finish lends denim a more elevated feel, bringing a polish to an otherwise simple outfit without looking fussy. Now, having spotted Elsa Hosk out in the very pairing, I'm even more convinced.

Styling her jeans with navy satin flats, Elsa showed just how much this shoe trend can smarten up denim. She finished the look with a leopard-print trench coat, adding another layer of texture and interest without compromising the outfit's laid-back feel. Between the lustrous satin and the statement print, the look felt luxurious, whilst her simple blue jeans kept everything grounded and wearable.

In my opinion, satin mules are an underrated way to make blue jeans look more sophisticated than they would with leather or suede flats. If you're looking for a low-effort way to give your everyday outfits a more considered feel this winter, I'd start here.

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Winter's cold snap has well and truly arrived, which means it's time to bring your knitwear rotation back into regular use. If, like me, you've already dusted off your favourite jumpers, you might have spotted a few gaps worth filling before the coldest days set in.

For inspiration, I turned to one of the chicest over-50s dressers on my radar, Kelly Rutherford, and scrolled through her Instagram to see which knitwear trends she's embracing this season. From the knitwear colour trend that's worth knowing to the most elegant way to wear wool right now, these are the three styles I'm taking my cues from Kelly on.

3 Chic Knitwear Trends To Know Now

1. Draped Knits

Style Notes: One of the most luxurious knitwear trends to emerge this season, draped knits will soon be in all of the chicest women's wardrobes. Kelly's pale cream style, artfully draped across her frame, brings an effortless elegance to her outfit.

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2. Short-Sleeved Knits

Style Notes: As we wait for winter's chilliest days to arrive, short-sleeved knits are an especially useful option for in-between temperatures. Kelly chose a rich chocolate-brown style and paired it with dark-wash jeans, creating an uncomplicated and polished combination that's easy to re-create. I'll certainly be taking notes.

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3. Oatmeal Knits

Style Notes: If you're looking to introduce one new colour into your winter wardrobe, take Kelly's lead and consider an oatmeal knit. Elegant, understated and versatile, it's a shade that works beautifully alongside everything from black and navy to chocolate brown and denim. For a wardrobe built around pieces you'll reach for season after season, an oatmeal knit is one of the smartest additions you can make.

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After seeing one too many TikTok videos declaring thick, black opaque tights out, I was almost ready to resign myself to the idea that they were no longer a chic choice. Thankfully, Gracie Abrams has brought me back to reality with one of the most interesting takes on tights styling I've seen this season. Rather than opting for the usual black footwear, she went for high contrast, pairing her 80-denier tights with a polar-opposite pair of white pointed-toe heels.

Adding another flash of optic white, Gracie wore her tights and heels with a semi-sheer white minidress, creating a striking interplay between light and dark that gave her outfit an entirely fresh feel.

An unexpected tights-and-shoes combination, perhaps, but one that speaks to the bolder colour pairings gaining traction this season, from royal purple to energetic cobalt blue. If head-to-toe colour isn't your thing, though, black tights and white heels offer a more understated way to experiment with contrast while still giving your winter wardrobe a fresh perspective.

So, there's no need to pack your white heels away now that summer is over. Read on to shop the white heels and high-denier tights I'm recommending for the season ahead.

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As we move into the coldest months, I always think it's worth taking a fresh look at your everyday colour palette. A few considered swaps can be enough to breathe new life into your rotation, and as someone who wears blue jeans nearly every day, I've been on a personal mission to find the winter colour trends that pair best with my favourite denim.

Thankfully, Elsa Hosk seems to be on the same page. Spotted styling blue jeans three different ways, she offered up some inspiration for the colours worth adding to my own rotation this season. From an understated neutral to an unexpected shade, these are the three winter colour trends I'm taking my cues from Elsa to wear with jeans right now.

3 Winter Colour Trends That Go With Blue Jeans

1. Mole + Blue Jeans

Style Notes: An understated neutral that feels more unexpected than the usual black, beige or grey, mole is a winter colour trend I think deserves far more attention. Its muted, earthy tone pairs naturally with light-blue denim, offering a softer alternative to black that still feels polished and pulled-together.

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2. Pink + Blue Jeans

Style Notes: Pink might not be the first shade that springs to mind when you think of a winter colour palette, but I'm here to make its case. Optimistic and fresh, it works beautifully alongside deeper seasonal shades such as burgundy and plum. Paired with blue jeans, though, pink feels brings a welcome hit of colour to an everyday outfit without overcomplicating things.

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3. Burgundy + Blue Jeans

Style Notes: Burgundy is a cornerstone of any winter colour palette, and as Elsa Hosk proved this week, the rich, vampy shade works just as well with blue jeans as it does with darker tailoring. Wearing hers in the form of a burgundy leather jacket, Elsa gave her denim look a tonal finish by pairing it with flats in the same rich, decadent hue.

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I know all too well how tempting it is to fall back on a rotation of black and charcoal grey as the dark days of winter take hold. Comfortable in an edited palette of chic neutrals myself, I'm not here to tell you to abandon this approach. However, I would like to put you on to a new colour combination that feels a little brighter, but just as wearable.

Suddenly, I've spotted some of the chicest dressers reaching for the grey and white colour combination.

Not quite sure why it hasn't occurred to me sooner, Miranda Kerr made a case for the colour combination this week, pairing a pale grey jumper and tonal grey coat with a white, knee-grazing pencil skirt that brought a welcome hit of lightness to her winter look.

Alexa Chung also embraced the trend this week, styling a slate-grey strapless dress with a pair of white pointed-toe heels. While her look took a dressier approach, it felt just as elegant, rendered in the pared-back palette.

Despite being made up of two understated neutrals, grey and white offer a freshness that I don't always find in other classic colour pairings. Sophisticated without feeling stuffy, the combination is an easy way to bring a little energy into your winter wardrobe without having to reach for brighter, more exuberant shades.

And now that some of the most stylish women around are on board, I can see this easy pairing taking off. Inspired? Read on to shop the grey-and-white colour combination below.

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If, like me, you're clearing your schedule to binge-watch the latest season of Nobody Wants This, Adam Brody and Kristen Bell are probably occupying 90% of your brain space right now. Whilst The O.C.'s Seth Cohen will always hold a holy, unshakable place in my heart, this week, it's Kristen's autumn wardrobe that has my full, undivided attention. Currently on a press tour to promote the hit series, the actress has been hitting the streets of New York, swapping from one impossibly chic outfit for another.

Whether she's stepping out in a preppy striped polo jumper and jeans or creating a casually cool look in washed puddle jeans and a white T-shirt, every outfit has hit the seasonal style mark. Relaxed yet refined, each is charming, full of personality and easy to re-create. Naturally, we're obsessed, and it would be almost selfish not to let you in on the fun too. Scroll down to see and shop the three looks from Kristen Bell's autumn wardrobe that you simply can't miss out on.

Kristen Bell's Autumn Wardrobe Is a Must-See

1. Funnel-Neck Leather Jacket + Wrap Trousers + Satin Heels

Style Notes: When I saw this look, I knew it needed to make this roundup. Pairing a rich burgundy funnel-neck jacket with a dressy pair of high-waisted wrap trousers, this 'fit serves as pure high-low styling inspiration. And the satin heels? An extra touch of elegance, especially when finished with that iconic croc Hermès Kelly. Off-duty styling at its very best.

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2. Fringe Jacket + Bermuda Shorts + Slouch Boots

Style Notes: Running to an appearance on Jimmy Fallon, Kristen went minimal in a stylish black and navy look. Her midnight suede fringe leather jacket and slouched boots felt less boho and more It-girl, thanks in part to her Bermuda shorts and The Row '90s bag. Breaking up the heaviness of a monochrome look with something tonal and low-contrast is a smart move, especially when in a stylish slouchy shape. This is how you play with colour and texture in a sophisticated way.

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3. Striped Polo Jumper + Jeans + Leather Trainers

Style Notes: Keeping things casual, Kristen still maintained her trademark polish, even in a dressed-down look. Reaching for a fun and playful striped polo knit, her choice of wide-leg indigo jeans and minimal black leather trainers kept her outfit softly tailored but still carefree. And the cherry on top? Well, that would be her red beanie and burgundy Chanel bag. Not only do they help tie in the polo with the rest of the look, but they also happen to be super functional for a chilly, busy day on the go.

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From here on out, I'll be taking my airport styling inspiration straight from Naomi Watts. This week, she made a pair of grey track pants look surprisingly polished, thanks to two clever styling choices: a sleek leather jacket and a vibrant red pair of trainers. Rather than reaching for the more predictable Ugg boots or slipper shoes, Naomi gave her relaxed trousers a welcome injection of colour, tapping into a winter shade that's gaining momentum right now.

Still comfortable enough for a long-haul flight, her red trainers felt like a far more considered choice than classic white, adding a pop of colour without compromising on practicality.

Naomi's black leather jacket brought another layer of polish to the look, with its glossy finish offering a sleek contrast to the laid-back track pants and trainers. Finished with sunglasses and a baseball cap, she created one of the chicest celebrity airport outfits I've seen in some time.

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In my opinion, winter's arrival is no excuse to resign yourself to a rotation of black, beige and brown. As the days grow drearier and the nights draw in, I'd argue it's actually the perfect time to introduce some colour into your wardrobe, if only for the mood-boosting benefits. Which is exactly why I'll be taking my winter styling cues from Hailey Bieber, who this week brought a welcome pop of cobalt blue to an otherwise all-black outfit.

A favourite shade among fashion insiders, this punchy blue is poised to have a major moment this season, as a wider shift towards bolder, more attention-grabbing colours gathers momentum.

Among the first celebrities I've spotted embracing the trend this season, Hailey Bieber swapped the predictable beige wrap coat for a sleek, single-breasted style in the striking shade. And while Bieber might be among the first to champion the colour this season, brands are already delivering chic outerwear in the vibrant hue—all signs that this trend is one to watch.

If you're looking for an easy way to breathe new life into your winter rotation, read on to shop the cobalt-blue coats I'm recommending below.

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As if overnight, winter seems to have arrived, and if you're anything like me, you might have spent this morning rummaging through the depths of your wardrobe for last season's coat to ward off the chill. With outerwear on my mind, I've been keeping an eye out for the new-season silhouettes that feel most relevant for winter 2026.

Right on cue, Alexa Chung stepped out in London wearing the very coat trend I've got my eye on for the season ahead. Strolling through leafy London streets, the model and presenter wrapped her jeans-and-T-shirt outfit in a long-line grey coat, finished with a covetable fur-trimmed collar.

Tracing the nape of her neck, the fluffy detail brought some drama to her otherwise understated look, in keeping with Alexa's typically unfussy approach to dressing. Fur-trimmed finishes have been emerging as a key trend this season, as designers embrace more ornate details, a touch of whimsy and a little extra drama in our winter wardrobes.

Even better, Alexa skipped a fresh-from-the-runway design in favour of an elegant wrap coat from high-street favourite Aligne. Opting for the brand's George Faux-Fur Collar Wrap Coat (£295), she picked hers up in a pale shade of slate grey, but the in-demand style also comes in navy and black. If you're tempted to introduce a little more drama into your winter wardrobe but aren't quite ready to embrace the opera coat trend, this feels like the perfect everyday alternative.

Whilst Alexa used hers to elevate the humble jeans-and-T-shirt combination, I can see this style working just as well layered over a sleek, figure-skimming dress.

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You'd be forgiven for entering the winter months with a wardrobe made up almost exclusively of navy, chocolate brown and the occasional splash of burgundy. After all, these are the exact shades we've been told work best for crafting a cold-weather-ready rotation. This time around, however, I'm making a case for adding another colour to the mix.

Stepping out in New York, I spotted Zoë Kravitz wearing the chicest raspberry knit, complete with a matching scarf. Paired with black trousers, trainers and a coat, the vibrant shade brought a welcome burst of energy to her outfit while feeling entirely at home against an otherwise dark palette.

More vibrant than chocolate brown, navy or even burgundy, raspberry offers a refreshing alternative to the deeper tones we tend to gravitate towards throughout winter. Rich enough to complement our cold-weather wardrobes, it injects colour without feeling out of place.

Whilst Zoë's raspberry knit and scarf made the perfect finishing touch to her all-black look, this shade would work just as well alongside other winter staples, particularly chocolate brown and slate grey, breathing new life into the pieces you already own, without straying too far from the season's signature palette.

An under-the-radar colour trend that's well worth getting to know, read on to shop my edit of the chicest pieces in the shade.

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You can pretty much guarantee that wherever there's a good jeans trend, I'll be right behind it. Whether it's Kate Moss-coded skinnies or a timeless pair of straight-leg jeans, I've long been a believer that the right shape can completely transform your personal style. Now puddle jeans are trending again, I've been looking for the best way to style the relaxed silhouette that fits loosely through the leg but gathers around the ankle, and then along came Kristen Bell, answering my prayers in a white T-shirt-and-black-heel combo worth its weight in gold.

Pictured just hours before the release of Nobody Wants This Season 3, the actress was spotted on the streets of New York in a washed pair of straight, puddle-leg jeans. With no gimmicks, clashing colours or vibrant prints, she used this classic pairing to show how an easy outfit that feels unfussy and inherently relaxed can still look polished and considered. Finished with a personalised canvas tote from BaubleBar and cat-eye sunglasses, her sleek black heels were the perfect finishing touch. A pointed toe for daytime? I'm convinced: the architectural sharpness immediately elevates distressed denim.

Sure, this look would have been just as good with trainers and ballet flats, a blouse or a chunky-knit jumper, but this exact combo is perfection. Elegant but not too contrived; if you want to replicate it, keep scrolling to see and shop the T-shirts and heels that make puddle jeans look their best.

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I truly believe there are few wardrobe items quite as chic as a long-line, ankle-grazing coat. Draping over an outfit, these encompassing coats bring polish and cohesion that, in my eyes, have always worked best with a boot. So, when I spotted Dua Lipa strolling down the street in a long-line trench and trainers, I couldn't help but take note.

I'd have assumed that trainers might take away from the sleekness of a maxi coat—I would have been wrong. Her black pair, free from bold colours or fussy details, felt as streamlined as the dark grey coat above them, creating a considered pairing.

Layering a pale grey hoodie beneath her winter coat, she finished the outfit with black leggings, whilst the dark trainers reinforced the outfit's pared-back feel in a way that white trainers simply wouldn't have.

A long-line coat remains one of my favourite ways to elevate an outfit through winter, and Dua has reminded me that boots simply aren't the only way to style them.

If you want to give your styling an autumn 2026 update, my advice is to look beyond the usual seasonal shades and weave a little colour into your outfits instead. Case in point: Jennifer Lawrence, who stepped out in New York, swapping autumn's predictable suede brown bags for a Hermès style in the punchiest shade of apple green.

Almost anti-autumn in its vibrancy, the jolt of colour challenges everything we thought we knew about dressing for the cooler months—and that's exactly where the chicest dressers are heading in 2026. Giving vibrant hues such as apple green, royal purple and papaya orange the airtime they deserve, the autumn/winter runways are encouraging us to rethink our approach to seasonal colour, moving beyond the traditional palette in favour of the unexpected.

Taking my cues from the coolest, Jennifer's latest look is enough to convince me that this bag colour trend has legs. Keeping the rest of her outfit low-key, the actor used her apple-green pouch to bring dimension to a simple navy knit and jeans combination.

Whilst Jennifer had a Hermès bag in tow, high-street and designer labels alike are embracing the trend. I've spotted particularly good apple-green iterations at Zara, Topshop and Miu Miu this season. Read on to shop my edit of the best apple-green bags to get Jennifer's look.

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A jumper, jeans and trainers outfit is an autumn styling formula that will never, ever date. However, within each category, silhouettes and shades ebb and flow with the seasons. For autumn 2026, Kristen Bell already has the season's most relevant iterations down.

Swapping a classic crew-neck knit for a polo-collared style, the actor paired her trending jumper with jeans in an inky indigo wash, before finishing her outfit with a sleek pair of black leather trainers.

Notably more directional than your everyday jeans-and-knitwear pairing, whilst nobody is suggesting that crew-neck knits are by any means "out", it's hard to deny the appeal of the preppier polo knit this season. Championed by the likes of Miu Miu, this collegiate style brings a sporty, slightly undone energy to an outfit that works oh-so-well with one of the season's favourite denim trends.

Speaking of which, if you've been paying attention to the style set this season, you'll no doubt have noticed that indigo denim is having a moment. With its rich, deep tone, this darker wash feels in step with the cooler months ahead, as its subtle depth adds a considered finish that makes it easy to feel much more elevated.

Whilst Kristen could have completed her look with a predictable pair of white trainers, she instead opted for a black leather pair, choosing a sleek, slim-soled style that feels far more relevant for autumn 2026. Sitting somewhere between a trainer and a Derby shoe, these polished black pairs offer a smarter, more refined take on everyday sneakers.

So, if you're planning to rely on the tried-and-tested jumper, jeans and trainers formula this season, consider working a polo knit, deep indigo denim and streamlined black trainers into your edit. Read on to shop my picks of the best pieces to get the look below.

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Kendall Jenner’s Instagram page is an excellent temperature check on what the cool girls are wearing right now. With her less-is-more approach to styling (save, of course, for a red-carpet occasion), the model is one of the first people I turn to when I’m after some new-season inspiration. And just this week, she shone a light on a low-key, high-impact styling trend I’m increasingly spotting among some of the chicest dressers.

For a work event, Kendall updated her tried-and-tested jeans-and-a-T-shirt formula, swapping a basic white tee for a poppy red style instead.

Her latest outing got me thinking about just how widespread this T-shirt trend has become. Popping up in place of simple white tees, vibrant red styles are being worn with everything from classic blue jeans and khaki trousers to simple black tailoring.

If you tend to keep your wardrobe rotation within the palette of black, grey and white, a simple T-shirt is one of the easiest ways to introduce a little colour without straying too far from your usual style.

Whilst the trend might feel as though it’s emerged suddenly, I don’t expect it to disappear anytime soon. From Flore Flore’s perfect red tee to COS’s reliably excellent offering, read on to shop the red T-shirts I’d recommend adding to your collection this season.

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Not loafers, not ballet flats—the celebrity style set has a new go-to flat shoe trend, and all of a sudden, they're wearing them absolutely everywhere. Bursting onto the scene, slipper shoes—yes, you read that correctly—slippers, crafted in the same pared-back silhouette as the pairs you might find in a hotel room, are fast becoming the fashion set's flat shoe of choice.

Sometimes rendered in lightweight cotton fabrics, other times in richer, more structured leathers, this flat shoe trend is taking off in all its forms.

Putting me onto the trend, I spotted model Emily Ratajkowski boarding a flight in a pair of white slipper shoes just last week. Styled with tailored trousers, the sleek, simple design kept her outfit feeling relaxed and pared-back, but the smarter silhouette of her trousers gave the otherwise casual shoes a surprisingly chic feel.

Whilst they're an obvious choice for in-flight styling, where comfort reigns supreme, I was more surprised to see them make an appearance on date night. Last week, Jennifer Lawrence wore her own pair of black leather slipper shoes for an evening out with her husband. Styled with a satin maxi dress and an elegant tweed jacket, the flats looked far more elevated than their name might suggest, slotting seamlessly into her polished outfit.

Then, spotted for a third time in the very same week, Kendall Jenner opted for the versatile shoes to see her through her working day. Wearing hers with white jeans and a simple white tee at a work event over the weekend, she answered the question her celebrity counterparts had left me wondering: do slipper shoes work with denim, too? I'm very pleased to report that the answer is yes.

With three supremely stylish outings already under their belt, I don't think it'll be long before these low-key shoes have a much bigger moment. If you want to get ahead of the trend, read on to shop my edit of the best pairs available now.

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Among the many pleasures autumn brings—crisp blue skies, brown leaves and amber light—are the brisk-weather days that make it my favourite season for stomping around in my all-time favourite shoe: the loafer. With the perfect (albeit fleeting) backdrop for wearing them now upon us, I'm making the most of loafer season and honing in on the jeans pairing that makes them look their best.

Taking inspiration from off-duty models and a plethora of chic Parisians, I've come to one conclusion: the most stylish people are wearing their loafers with cropped jeans this autumn.

By leaving a little ankle on show, this denim silhouette builds on the preppy feel of a polished pair of loafers, bringing an easy smartness to an outfit that few other flat-shoe-and-jeans combinations can quite replicate.

Wearing hers with a button-down shirt and boxy blazer, Elsa Hosk leaned into the polished feel of the pairing. Elsewhere, across the Channel, I've spotted similarly chic combinations styled with chunky knits and dramatic collars for an equally preppy, put-together effect.

Jeans and flats don't have to feel casual. If you're looking to give your everyday denim a more elevated spin this season, read on to shop the best cropped jeans and loafers I've found below.

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It’s at this part of the year that we turn our attention towards party season. The weather is cooling, the nights are getting longer, and whilst the invites might only be trickling in, it’s an opportune moment to start percolating on what to wear. As tradition suggests, the festive period is one where sumptuous textures are not only encouraged, but almost made compulsory.

However, between the velvet ballet slippers and silk trousers vying for our attention, the satin bag trend has discreetly emerged as the party bag du jour for elegant dressing, and I'm sure it'll become a near-staple over the festive season.

It’s a bold claim to make only a few weeks into autumn, though one that will duly prove correct by the time your first soirée rolls around. Still, you only need to consider the plethora of sightings the satin bag trend has already had, let alone contemplating the array of covetable styles on offer, to understand why it’s being asserted at all. For the uninitiated, the modern reboot of the satin bag trend actually kicked off over a year ago at Prada’s spring/summer 2026 show.

Presented during Milan Fashion Week, the collection was punctuated with high-shine pouches rendered in candy-coloured satin fabrics that immediately became one of the defining accessories. In part, this was due to its nonchalance. Without any formal straps or pretences, especially when clutched in a model’s viper grip, it almost signalled that the wearer was too cool to lug around a cumbersome tote. After all, isn’t wandering around with little care and, in turn, very few belongings, the ultimate form of luxury?

Then, in New York, two prolific members of the celebrity style set proved that in quick succession. The first came from Kendall Jenner, who, when visiting the pop-up store for Korean skincare brand Anua, carried around a teensy, ochre-coloured Cecily satin bag from The Row. The next month, Zoë Kravitz was pictured outside of her Brooklyn brownstone ahead of attending Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden. For the occasion, she paired a vintage Balenciaga midi dress (which dates back to 1965) with the same The Row bag, albeit the black satin version.

That’s not even including the instance last summer when Hailey Bieber stepped out in Manhattan with the very same Cecily style on two separate occasions.

Whether rendered with a soft drawstring or in minuscule proportions, the satin bag trend brings an everyday elegance to dressing that few other styles can rival. And after being co-opted by discerning tastemakers, it’s only a matter of time before this trend becomes a ubiquitous staple.

Still, during a time when cocktail parties and evenings out are a common occurrence, the satin bag trend serves as the ultimate discerning plus one. It is never brash, always classy and an entirely chic way to embrace ornament dressing without feeling like a walking bauble. So, without further ado, scroll through to shop the satin bag trend.

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If you've tried your hand at styling bootcut jeans, you'll know that finding the right shoe pairing isn't always as easy as it seems. Whilst heels never fail to elevate this denim silhouette, they're hardly the shoes I feel compelled to wear on a daily basis. Which leaves me with flats—a notoriously tricky match for bootcut jeans. So, when Kate Moss stepped out this week wearing hers with a sleek pair of black loafers, I knew I'd found a combination worth revisiting.

My usual issue with styling bootcut jeans with flats is that the extra fabric tends to pool around the hem, leaving the overall look feeling a little too slouchy. Loafers, however, offer a clever solution. Whether it's their collegiate associations or their sleek, often glossy finish, they bring a sharper, more polished edge that balances out the relaxed feel of the denim.

Keeping things unfussy but cohesive, Kate layered a black knit with a chunky black belt and a pair of black sunglasses into her look. With a pile of magazines tucked into the crook of her arm, the model's look—from the denim to those mags—is one I can see myself coming back to throughout the cooler months and well beyond.

Inspired by Kate once again, read on to shop the bootcut jeans and loafers I'd recommend below.

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Finding the right shoes to wear with a red dress isn't always easy. Black and cream are failsafe options, of course, but they're far from the most interesting. Red shoes can feel a little too matchy-matchy, so where does that leave us when it comes to building a cohesive outfit that doesn't clash? Well, Victoria Beckham has just stepped out in a pairing that makes the answer feel simple.

Wearing the sleekest satin dress in a striking letterbox-red shade, Victoria created one of the chicest colour combinations I've come across this season, styling her look with a pair of plum heels. Bringing just as much depth to the outfit as the red itself, the rich purple shade felt like the perfect counterpoint to the dress's vibrant hue.

Neither fading into the background nor competing with the red, plum was the chicest finishing touch. The pairing also taps into the red-and-purple colour combination that gained momentum during Fashion Month just a few weeks ago. I'm not surprised to see this richer, winter-ready take on the trend starting to gain traction.

While I'm now ready to consider plum heels a go-to for red dresses, I can see this shoe trend working just as well with jeans, too. If you're tempted to try the pairing yourself, read on for the plum heels I'd recommend shopping below.

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I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: there's nothing comfier than slipping into a pair of leggings. Once written off as solely activewear, for years fashion insiders tried (and failed) to convince us that comfort and style had to be mutually exclusive and that stretch spandex had no place outside the walls of a gym. Thankfully, all that outside noise is in the past and fashion's best dressed regularly show us that laidback can be luxe in equal measure. So, naturally when I stumbled across not one but two off-duty celebrities (Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Sofia Richie Grainge) rocking leggings in the exact same shade of chocolate brown, I knew this was a trend I simply had to share.

Sofia was all smiles in a post-gym 'fit, styling hers with a grey graphic jumper; and whilst her look would still look chic with a black pair of leggings, the rich, earthy tone helped to ground such a cutesy top without compromising the outfit's casual feel. Finished with a pair of technical white trainers (both practical and stylish), her leggings completed the off-duty look in a way that felt highly styled.

On the other side of the Atlantic, Rosie proved that she was still every bit the Victoria's Secret (ex) Angel as she posed for a snap in the gym. Sporting a full matching set from Alo, it was the sumptuous shade of brown that got my full attention. Quietly elegant and inherently expensive, the understated hue offered a richer alternative to black, one that has autumnal appeal and feels like a fresh way to wear casual pieces.

After seeing further proof that brown leggings pair just as well with boots and ballet flats as they do with Sofia and Rosie's trainers, I'm convinced that they picking up where black left off. And, with the weather only getting colder, it won't be long before comfy leggings and chunky knits become our go-to once again. Ready to try brown leggings for yourself? Scroll to shop the best on the market below.

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You can pretty much guarantee that where Sienna Miller leads, I will follow, and never has that felt quite so true as this week, when I spotted the actor stepping out in London in one of the chicest pairs of black knee-high boots I've seen this season. Crucially, she opted for a flat pair rather than a heeled style—a silhouette that's surprisingly hard to find a truly elegant iteration of. Her choice? A glossy black leather pair from British high-street favourite Dune. With a sleek, chisel-toe finish and an elongated design that reaches the knee, these boots brought a sophisticated feel straight to the foundation of her look.

Finding a flat knee-high boot that feels genuinely elegant isn't always easy. Too often, the options that catch my eye come with a heel, making them far less practical for everyday wear. Sienna's pair retains all of the poise of a heeled boot, with a slim sole and sleek design, yet with none of the discomfort of being propped up on the balls of your feet.

Styling hers with black tailored knee-length shorts, the pairing left just a sliver of skin between the hem and the top of the boots, bringing a lightness to the outfit that felt balanced against the navy knit she paired it with. A woven handbag sat in her grip, and dark sunglasses framed her eyes, giving me a chic autumn outfit I'll be drawing inspiration from throughout these milder days.

Whilst Sienna's boots proved the perfect pairing for her knee-length shorts, I'd wear them just as readily with a knee-length or longer skirt. Then, come winter, they'll offer an extra layer of warmth beneath longer trousers or even tucked into jeans.

Priced at £189, Dune's Leather Knee-High Boots won't stay in stock for long. If you're looking to invest in a pair of flat knee-high boots this season, read on to shop Miller's exact pair, alongside my edit of the best styles on the market right now.

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Graphic tees are back, and if you’re considering adding this classic staple to your wardrobe, might I suggest a chic new-season denim trend to wear alongside it? Courtesy of ’90s It Girl Chloë Sevigny and New York cool girl Dakota Johnson, I’m now convinced that chocolate brown is the chicest jeans colour to pair with graphic tees right now.

Clocking the cool combination, I spotted Chloë out earlier this week wearing a deep navy graphic raglan tee with chocolate brown jeans, cropped and flared just above the ankle. The rich, earthy denim added depth to her playful top, bringing an autumnal energy to her casual look. Finished with loafers—always my favourite footwear choice for a kick-flare silhouette—the jeans and tee pairing felt easy and elevated.

Doubling down, Dakota Johnson was also spotted out wearing chocolate brown jeans this week, this time cut to a slightly baggier silhouette and styled with a black graphic tee. With its rich, chocolatey finish, dark brown denim feels particularly well suited to the colder months ahead; meanwhile, graphic tees offer an easy way to keep the look relaxed.

If you’re inspired by the pairing, read on to shop the brown jeans worth wearing with graphic tees this season.

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A classic French manicure remains timeless year-round, but I love a seasonal twist on a classic nail trend. And as we head into autumn, I'm seeing a far more colourful spin on the neutral French mani for the dreary, cooler months.

Colour-block French manicures have been emerging over the summer in bright colourways, but now I've begun to spot contrasting French tips in suitably autumnal combinations. Think burgundy with a baby blue tip, or mocha brown punctuated with a sliver of chartreuse. If Mark Rothko did manicures, then this is exactly how I'd envision them.

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The options are endless with this contrasting trend. Opt for two clashing colours, or go with a whole palette of colour-blocking with different shade combinations on each nail. I adore this trio of burgundy, baby blue and yellow.

This trend is perfect to pair with other nail art too, such as this stunning cat-eye finish and nail gems. I especially love the two-tone contrast of two similar shades.

I'll be trying this deep merlot and baby blue combo, which I can't get enough of and looks particularly good on short nails.

If you're in the mood for brights, then you'll want to save this contrasting French manicure, which also features a reverse French tip at the base of the nail for even more colour-blocking possibilities.

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If Elsa Hosk steps out in a new-season trend in October, you can bet the rest of us will be wearing it come December. So, when I spotted the model styling straight-leg jeans with one of the chicest jacket trends I've come across in recent months, I knew it was a look worth paying attention to.

Putting leather jackets and bombers to one side, Elsa took a more luxurious approach to getting dressed, opting for the season's emerging ornate jacket trend. Cast in a soft sage-green shade and finished with an ultra-fluffy fur trim tracing the collar, her elegant layer felt both statement-making and sophisticated—and a joyful retort to the stricter, '90s-inspired silhouettes that have ruled for so long.

With its lavish textures and considered details, this emerging jacket elevates a jeans-and-heels outfit in one swift move, making it a particularly chic choice for winter. And whilst Elsa may be among the first to debut the trend this season, several key retailers are already backing it, from Doe's decadent fur-trimmed designs to Rixo's cult favourite. Read on to shop my edit of the chicest ornate jackets below.

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