If, even after spotting peplum silhouettes in nearly every autumn/winter 2023 collection throughout fashion month, you're still not convinced that they're worth giving a second chance to, the news I'm about to share with you is bound to put you over the edge. After all, I've yet to come across a fashion item worn by Kate Middleton that didn't go absolutely viral, and no matter how controversial peplum is, the hatred around it doesn't come close to balancing out the influential abilities of the Princess of Wales. 

If you haven't already guessed, Middleton was spotted earlier today wearing a peplum Erdem blazer with a matching printed midi skirt at the 2023 Commonwealth Day Service held at Westminster Abbey in London, giving the once "out" trend a supersized push toward the "in" pile. With the two-piece navy-and-blue set, she wore matching Gianvito Rossi pumps, an Emmy London clutch, and a pair of double-drop diamond-and-sapphire earrings that were once owned by Princess Diana. 

Though her entire look was chic and glamorous—like most she's worn—I can't help but continue to go back to her peplum top and, more so, what it means for the trend's fate that she chose it for the occasion. Below, check out Middleton's take on the peplum look vs. the ways it was styled on the runway this season. My guess? With her royal stamp of approval, peplum's comeback is going to be bigger and better than anyone could've predicted. 

On Kate Middleton: Erdem blazer and skirt; Gianvito Rossi Gianvito 105 Suede Pumps (£530); Emmy London Natasha Midnight Navy Clutch (£395)

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Brandon Maxwell kept it classic with a strapless black peplum top and cuffed Bermuda-length denim shorts. 

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During London Fashion Week, Tove debuted this jaw-dropping peplum top that was covered in silky, draped fabric. 

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If you thought the peplum look had to be hyper-romantic, think again. At Alexander McQueen, Creative Director Sarah Burton used leather to add some much-needed edge to the silhouette. 

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Toga's A/W 23 collection was full of interesting approaches to peplum, starting with this puff-sleeve double-breasted blazer with a peplum waist. 

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This post originally appeared on Who What Wear US. 

The premise of this article is simple. On a weekly basis, I stumble across lesser-known brands that are doing seriously cool stuff within the industry. My discovery of said brands generally results in me waxing lyrical to my long-suffering colleagues on Slack (where else?), so I thought it was about time that I shared some of these gems with you, our lovely readers. 

This week is a somewhat eclectic mix: two affordable sustainable fashion brands and one incredible size-diverse collab. Damson Madder and Seventy + Mochi make up the former and are brands that offer the rare combination of eco-credentials, design savvy and affordability. I have pieces from both brands and can confirm they look just as good in real life as they do online. I also had to include Erdem's collaboration with Universal Standard, a stunning collection that runs from size 00 to size 40 and comprises plenty of winning spring-ready staples, such as denim shackets and floral minidresses. More of this please, fashion designers.

Scroll down to see and shop the lesser-known brands that have caught my eye this week. 

1. Damson Madder

I discovered sustainable fashion brand Damson Madder via ASOS last year and was impressed by its design kudos and affordability (something that is sadly lacking in the sustainable clothing market). The brand has just dropped its S/S 21 collection, and I think it's the best to date. Featuring smart fabrics such as Tencel, organic cotton and recycled towelling, Damson Madder offers transparency and eco-credentials without scrimping on style. I have my eye on the checked green shorts co-ord and the ruffle-neckline gingham dress. Feel-good summer vibes epitomised.

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2. Seventy + Mochi

I've featured conscious denim brand Seventy + Mochi in a few shopping galleries since its inception in 2020, but I had to give the label a proper call-out this week, as I spot another lust-worthy item that is begging to be "added to basket" every time I check the site.

This week, it was the brand's patchwork denim dungarees made from deadstock organic cotton that set my heart racing. I have the originals (see above) and can confirm they're super flattering and comfy. I also can't stop thinking about the Pablo denim jacket with a cute ruffled collar and balloon sleeves. FYI: These collections are made in limited quantities to avoid waste, so if you see something you love, don't delay. 

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3. Erdem x Universal Standard

The concept of a size-inclusive fashion line shouldn't be particularly noteworthy, but unfortunately, with the industry's current track record, it is certainly something to celebrate. This season, British fashion brand Erdem has joined forces with size-diverse US label Universal Standard for an exclusive collaboration, the designs of which are available from size 00 up to size 40. 

"There's a beautiful universality in denim, and with careful design, you can achieve a wonderful permanence," says designer Erdem Moralıoğlu MBE. "Fashion for everyone means designing consciously beyond the boundaries of shape or trend."

With jumpsuits coming in at £182 and blouses at £131, these pieces might be higher than your average high-street buy, but getting a slice of the Erdem action for under £200 is not something to be sniffed at. Scroll down to see and shop our highlights. 

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H&M’s newest collaboration is finally here, and there’s so much to covet across the lineup. While we’ve known for a while what was on our shopping lists (thanks to the lookbook being release pre-launch), you’ll have to be quick to snap up the gorgeous moody floral pieces.

Opting for romantic petals on black and maroon backdrops, the celebrity-loved designer has translated his vision for a mass audience. That also means tons of lace-detailed dresses for any upcoming affair on your calendar, as well as logo hoodies, graphic tees and playful cardigans, which are technically pieces from the men’s collection, but we see them as all-around crowd-pleasers. To shop some of the collection right now, keep scrolling for our gallery below—just be quick about it.

Click the gallery below for the full Erdem X H&M collection

While you’re waiting for November to roll around, check out H&M’s newest jeans—you’ll never guess what they’re made of.

We can place safe bets that 99% of the editors attending fashion month have recently gone shopping with the purpose of crafting their new-season looks. But there's a glitch in such a preparatory system: When you see the next round of shows (right now, designers are offering up S/S 17 wares), the urge to buy, buy, buy strikes again. And no more so than when you experience back-to-back runways with Roksanda and Erdem. It's a dream fashion sandwich: one delightfully unique dress after the other, one sumptuous colour palette following the next, one very long must-purchase list growing ever longer…

Roksanda's vibrant mix of berry, purple and nude tones had the crowd enthralled and ready to shed their winter darks. The feather plume-dotted gowns were instant red carpet smashes, sculptural bags would satisfy art collectors as much as they would fashion lovers and we fell hard for the layered ankle-grazing dresses that made looking elegant seem far easier than we ever imagined. 

Erdem's attention was focused on the past; had his Victorian ladies been shipwrecked? Their stunning couture-like dresses looked ever so slightly roughed up and all the cooler for it. The craftsmanship was, as always, beyond impeccable, and we were envious of his bevy of front-row A-listers (Dianna Agron, Poppy Delevingne, Eva Herzigová, Daisy Lowe, Doina Ciobanu, et al) who will undoubtedly be first to float around in these divine creations.

Between these two standout shows, three major trends (ones we've seen developing all week) were confirmed:

Flatforms are big (and getting bigger). We've seen the chunky-soled sandals across the runways of New York, but if even Erdem's ultra-ladylike models are wearing them, a fresh fan club may well be emerging.

Frills. Embroidery. Layers. Pleating. Lace. Ribbons. Pull-cords…

Tassels. Peekaboo. Intricately woven fabrics.

You have to have big earrings. And they should probably be gold. Wear one. Wear a pair. Wear them with everything. 

Which key pieces have you copy-pasted onto your next-season shopping list? Let us know in the comments below.

For those of you who best know Winona Ryder for her recent turn on Stranger Things, we have some news for you. Winona Ryder is not just a super-talented actress, back in the day she also served as a major style icon. Winona helped put some of the biggest '90s trends on the map.

Now that all things '90s are back again, there's no better time to look to the cool ensembles Winona pioneered the first time around. Choker necklaces? Been there done that. The same can be said for a few more of autumn 2016's major trends like velvet, slip dresses, and denim skirts. So ready to see how the OG made '90s style look super cool?

Take a look back at a few of Winona's most iconic style moments, then shop similar pieces to wear now.

Long before Monica Rose put band tees on Kendall and Gigi, Winona was putting her own edgy spin on the concert tee.

While Winona tended towards edgier pieces, she knew exactly how to pull off a girly floral too.

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Mum jeans are a major of-the-moment denim trend, but Winona’s been nailing the high-waisted style since way back when.

Before the naked dress, Winona was pioneering her own take on slinky, sparkly dresses.

What cooler way to wear a denim miniskirt than styled with an all-black look, including a sleek leather jacket?

Whether you prefer to tie a bandana around your neck or turn it into a cool headband, we’re behind Winona’s accessory of choice.

Related: 17 Trends From the '00s We’re Still Wearing Today

It’s hard to think of a piece more iconic than a sleek, classic black leather jacket. Channel the ’90s style star by pairing it with head-to-toe black.

You can expect to see velvet just about everywhere this autumn, but never forget that Winona aced the look back in the day.

Related: Kate Moss's '90s Outfits That Look Just as Cool Today

While a blazer is a timeless wardrobe staple, Winona gave it a cool-girl twist by adding a T-shirt and—oh yeah—some seriously cool luggage.

Whilst we admit that fashion moves at lightening speed in most ways, there are things that have slowed down in the land of style—primarily, the turnover of trends. Rather than radical switch-ups each and every season, since the recession, designers have more commonly been building on their signatures, updating them, sure, but never being so wildly different from the last collection that you automatically feel outmoded no matter how hard you try.

So it means that you too have been given time to fathom your own closet signatures. What do you wear year upon year? And therefore, what's really worth investing in?

One of those items that has truly stood the test of time—and we have no doubt will continue to after viewing a knockout autumn/winter 2016 collection today—is the lace dress. Not any ol' lace dress, but the exquisite type you'll find designed by Mr. Erdem Moralioglu. This has become something of a house code for the London-based createur, and the new season's lineup was romantic and sensual enough for the aspiring actresses who inspired the show. These lively lovelies came from all epochs and decades—we spotted references from the 1800s through to the 1940s—but whatever the date, one of these expertly spliced, diced, panelled and trimmed, couture-like dresses will always age well. (And if you think they're only for parties, one quick glance at the new season as a whole and you'll easily see that it's all about wearing a fancy dress in your down time, punked up or layered over jeans).

Scroll down to see our edit of the A/W 16 catwalk collection, and if you're feeling inspired, shop Erdem!

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Are you a long-standing fan of the Erdem lace dress? If so, shout out below.

From the very British confines of the National Gallery in London's Trafalgar Square, last night British Vogue magazine brought the great and good—and the very very fashionable—together for a celebration. The museum's new exhibition is Vogue 100: A Century of Style, so you can imagine the pressure was on for attendees to get their looks absolutely right for the occasion. On a dreary, drizzly, stormy night, it's no wonder the chic crowds—including Suki Waterhouse, Karlie Kloss and Lily Donaldson—knew that wearing some iteration of the little black dress would be a safe, but surely effective, bet.

Scroll down to see what our favourite ladies wore to party with the fashion bible.

On Jourdan Dunn: Self-Portrait High Neck Lace Panelled Dress (£255).

On Erin O'Connor: Erdem dress.

On Amber Le Bon: Leon Max dress.

On Caroline Issa: Nordstrom Signature and Caroline Issa Salvador Tie Neck Silk Shirt (£290) and Kate Full Check Skirt (£364).

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On Edie Campbell: Christopher Kane dress and Safety Bucket Shoulder Bag (£850), available in Black Leather.

On Suki Waterhouse: Ralph and Russo Couture jacket and skirt. 

On Lily Donaldson: DSquared2 gown.

WHO: Charlotte Dellal

On Dakota Johnson: Marc Jacobs gown.

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On Lottie Moss: Versace dress, belt and shoes.

On Natalie Massanet: Christopher Kane dress.

On Eva Herzigova: Dolce & Gabbana suit; Alexander McQueen clutch. 

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On Karlie Kloss: Christopher Kane dress; Aquazzura Amazon Black Suede Pumps (£525).

On Laura Bailey: Chanel jacket and trousers.

On Yasmin Le Bon: Leon Max dress; Manolo Blahnik clutch; Prada stole.

Is the LBD your failsafe? Let us know in the comments box below.

The meteorologists may have predicted snow, but we're fast-forwarding to spring regardless because that's the fashion temperament—future-thinking. That doesn't mean you should slink into crop tops and switch to open-toe shoes just yet. Instead, we've looked to clever dresses that are long-sleeved or can easily be worn with a fine knit layer and topped off with a cosy winter coat for when the thermostat drops. By the time the daffodils have come through, you can drop a layer and simply wear the dress with a cropped biker jacket. Perfecto!

Scroll down to shop new season dresses that can be styled for the final stand of winter and spring.

Style Notes: Make a dress an instant option on a really cold day simply by wearing it over a pair of jeans. Complete with a wool coat.

Style Notes: The turtleneck has been the go-to key piece since early autumn 2015 and shows no signs of falling out of favour with the street style crowd just yet. It's the most flattering and warmest layer for your dresses, so get on it.

Style Notes: Chunky ankle boots will make your dress a practical option for whizzing about the urban jungle. Swap for sandals come summer.

Style Notes: The surefire way to chic up a lace dress? A classic three-quarter length coat. For extra warmth, go for a leather version and add furry accessories.

Style Notes: When the sun finally lands in Blighty, do evoke the true British spirit in the face of even a little heat—get happy, wear colour and linger in sun spots.

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How do you style dresses in winter? Let us know in the comments below!

Somewhere between shoulder-grazing chandelier earrings and subtle studs, drop earrings are the new accessory du jour for stylish starlets like Emmy Rossum and Jennifer Lawrence. But these pretty baubles aren't only suitable for the red carpet and black-tie affairs. Thankfully, today's drop earrings come in variations that are appropriate for both the boardroom and after-hours cocktails. They lend your look some playfulness--a step up from classic yet serious studs--without overwhelming your outfit; the key is to wear them with the appropriate hairstyle and a bare neckline, the better to showcase your new glittering gems. Read on to see who's wearing drop earrings, then shop our favourite picks below.

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WHO: Jessica Chastain

WHAT: Arriving at the Broadway play The Heiress in New York last month.

WEAR: Amrita Singh East Hampton Earrings ($75) in Turquoise.

WHY: Bright turquoise stones add a dash of colour and instantly perk up your outfit.

WHO: Amber Heard

WHAT: Attending The Art of Elysium 6th Annual Black Tie Gala in Los Angeles.

WEAR: Brumani White Vintage Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Black and Smoky Quartz ($2904).

WHY: Bring attention to understated yet stunning drop earrings with a swept-back updo.

WHO: Teresa Palmer

WHAT: Posing on the red carpet at a Golden Globe party in Beverly Hills.

WEAR: Adeler Black Onyx Drop Earrings ($3,997).

WHY: Jet-black baubles--paired with carefully coiffed waves--exude a subtly chic allure.

WHO: Emmy Rossum

WHAT: At the 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles in January.

WEAR: Sutra 18K Blackened Gold Smoky Agate and Moonstone Earrings with Diamonds ($11000).

WHY: Smoky stones create a dramatic statement without overshadowing your ensemble.

WHO: Jennifer Lawrence

WHAT: Also attending the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

WEAR: Chopard Fancy-Cut White Diamond Chandelier Earrings (price upon request, 800.CHOPARD).

WHY: Channel old Hollywood glamour in a pair of classic and sophisticated sparklers.

WHO: Hilary Rhoda

WHAT: Catching the season two premiere of Girls in New York last month.

WEAR: Dannijo Lovisa Earrings ($445).

WHY: Add visual intrigue to your going-out look in the form of supersized vintage-inspired earrings.

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Now that we've talked your ears off about this latest accessory trend, you're finally ready to snag a pair--or two--of drop earrings. Subtle For a timeless option, look no further than Oscar de la Renta's 24-Karat Gold-Plated Swarovski Crystal Clip Earrings ($375). The geometric baubles come in understated colours appropriate for the office, yet transition easily for drinks with friends. We also suggest Juliet & Company's Juliet & Company Plume Noir Earrings ($50) in Black, a versatile pair that will go with everything in your closet. Statement-Making If your sensibilities are a tad bolder, check out Erdem's Exclusive to MyTheresa.com Crystal Bead Drop Earrings ($364). The clusters of multicolored crystals perfectly complement a party dress, or help to jazz up your favourite t-shirt and jeans. ASOS' Bird Doorknocker Earrings ($44) are a fun choice as well; they will add a playful element to your going-out look paired with swept-back hair and an equally bright blouse.