The temperature has seriously dropped here in the UK, and suddenly, the easy pull-on cotton trousers I lived in all of last month feel out of place for the weather. And this can only mean one thing: it’s time to fully unpack my jeans collection for the winter season ahead. And with this comes an urge for new denim outfit ideas that will keep me looking fresh and elevated for 2026. Well, luckily for me, the chicest celebs are already wearing their bootcut jeans with the specific boots trend that it girls will be copying all season. And no, it’s not the stiletto or block-heeled iterations you might initially be thinking of.

Last week, I spotted Lila Moss wearing a pair of bootcut jeans with black cone-heel boots, finishing off the look with a simple white tee, grey scarf and sunglasses. And this outfit formula has majorly inspired both my off-duty and office wardrobe for the upcoming winter season. Bootcut jeans are of course a forever flattering denim silhouette to opt for, but the cone boots are what really take Lila’s look to the next level.

Easy to throw on, comfortable, and not to mention an exceptionally simple way to add some interest to an otherwise basic outfit, the cone heel feels unexpected and particularly considered, but also manages to stay well within the comfort zone of a pared-back dresser like myself. I’ve personally always loved the sculptural edge that cone heel boots can bring to an outfit, not to mention that I find the rounded base miles more comfortable than your typical stiletto heel.

And the best part? This cool combo can be worn in any denim wash and boot colour or finish of your liking. I’ll personally be wearing Lila’s classic blue jeans and black boots with a neutral cashmere knit for casual days out, but switching these up for a darker denim wash, a playful animal-print iteration of the boot and a satin blouse for an evening out with friends. The styling possibilities are truly endless.

So if you too are ready to fully embrace denim season, but want a shoe style just a tad more elevated to dress them up, keep scrolling, as below I’ve rounded up the best bootcut jeans and cone heel boots to get Lila’s look at home. Happy shopping!

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As soon as the temperature drops and the light, long evenings of summer start to fade into distant memory, there is one thing that instantly springs to mind: coats. Now, if you hear that word and wonder if I’ve gone mad (as it's quite clearly jacket season), I promise I haven’t. There is a shearling-trimmed silhouette perfect for capturing the cool, slightly retro energy that wardrobes always seem to circle back to when cooler weather rolls around—the "Penny Lane" coat.

Now, it must be said: this isn't the first time the style has soared in popularity. Better known as the Afghan coat, it was first popularised in the West during the ‘60s and ‘70s, when travellers returning from the Hippie Trail brought back handmade sheepskin coats from places like Kabul and Kandahar. Cosy, practical and beautifully embroidered with distinctly Central Asian design, the coat quickly became a favourite amongst the legends of the time—think Jane Birkin and John Lennon, Janis Joplin and David Bowie; who were often photographed in this shaggy-trimmed style. And as the silhouette evolved, it became synonymous with the free-spirited, bohemian sensibility of the era, making it a symbol of the artistic and wholly anti-establishment crowd that championed it.

Fast-forward to the 2000s and the style was given a second lease of life, thanks in no small part to Kate Hudson’s portrayal of Penny Lane in Almost Famous. A character (and film) so iconic that she effectively renamed a coat for an entire generation. After all, as the now-infamous line goes: “This is Penny Lane. Show her some respect”. And just like that, the Afghan became the Penny Lane, and cemented itself in fashion folklore.

It girls like Mischa Barton in The O.C., Paris Hilton and Britney Spears would gravitate to the style for its rock ’n’ roll muses and dream girl sensibility. And whether styled with straight-leg jeans, a camo print bag and Moon Boots, or low-waisted tailored trousers and a cropped T-shirt, this gloriously shaggy shearling coat has a slightly undone glamour that just makes sense.

Now in a new era obsessed with nostalgia and personality-driven maximalism, the coats are back in the cultural zeitgeist, and become a talking point all over again. In 2014, Copenhagen-based brand Saks Potts turned the style into a household name, ushering faux-fur trims back into the conversation. And today you can’t think of the Penny Lane coat without thinking of one name—Charlotte Simone. The London-based label has practically made the silhouette its signature, turning shaggy, vintage-inspired outerwear into a must-have for the modern It girl. And for Simone, the inspiration behind this cult favourite is deeply personal.

"The Penny started with a coat I found hanging in my grandma’s wardrobe," notes Simone. "I’d always loved rummaging through her clothes, but this one stopped me in my tracks. It was a true sixties piece, with the most beautiful shape, and you could tell it had been really worn, loved and lived in. I remember thinking that this is what a coat should be, something with a story, and made to last a lifetime... So when it came to designing our first coat, I kept in mind that spirit and silhouette I’d fallen for."

That same sense of nostalgia continues to shape the brand's approach to outerwear and as Simone explains, “I’ve always believed a coat can be the whole outfit, and that idea really came from my grandma.” With everyone from Kate and Lila Moss to Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski counting themselves as fans of the brand, Charlotte's Penny Lane Coats have become something of the uniform of the style-conscious.

With so many styles on the market right now, the Penny Lane coat is only going to continue to grow in popularity as the weather gets cooler. Want to try the trend for yourself? Keep scrolling to see and shop the very best on the market right now.

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I’m always intrigued by how a new It bag makes its entrance. Some are instantaneous, with long lines curving down the streets on release day, whilst others take a slow, steady approach, gaining traction over a season or years before icon status is awarded. Now, the Saint Laurent Simone bag has taken a different tack. Insiders have already got their hands on the pre-order style, and across the globe, the most elegant dressers are carrying the Simone bag on repeat.

Before its official launch, the Simone has cemented itself as the bag of autumn 2026, but true to Saint Laurent form, we predict this won’t be a one-season wonder. Nestling itself alongside the likes of the Sac de Jour and the Icare, the House’s carefully curated designs are always injected with a timeless appeal, attention to detail and craftspersonship that withstands moving trends, and even sets them.

For autumn 2026, the flap bag form has returned in a big way, and in line with this, the Simone presents a flap silhouette in an envelope shape, inspired by Monsieur Saint Laurent’s personal letters and envelope pouches of the 1970s and 1980s. Elongated straps add to the refined look, finished simply with the Double Cassandre motif to nod to its luxury origins. Inside, two pockets sit alongside a zipped pocket to keep your essentials close at hand, whilst a magnetic closure keeps the streamlined look of the bag in place. This may be a new addition to the brand’s handbag lineup, but it feels so signature that I just know it's set to be a longstanding favourite, even before its official release.

The campaign imagery sees models pairing the bag with intricate lace dresses, but the fashion crowd is already proving that this is a bag that moves through the day. The spacious interior, whether you're opting for the medium or large size, is big enough for daily essentials, naturally pairing with jeans and a leather jacket for Lila Moss, or a light trench and minidress for Bella Hadid.

And it's not just these two style icons who have tapped into the bag of the moment. Amelia Gray carried the sleek black leather style with cuffed jeans and loafers during Paris Fashion Week, whilst Anya Rubik leaned into a monochromatic white look, letting the black Simone bag be the punchy finishing touch.

With inherent poise, practicality and luxury, it’s no wonder that fashion insiders are already selling out this pre-order Simone bag. If you’re ready to invest in an It bag that will be treasured for years to come, I’d recommend joining the list, as this one is already moving fast.

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If you're looking for fresh jeans-and-shoe styling inspiration, you've landed in the right place. A Parisian pairing is suddenly making its way out of France, with some of the chicest women in London and New York putting their own spin on the timeless two-piece.

Whilst bootcut jeans and ballet flats has long been a fixture in the wardrobes of France's best-dressed women, this week I spotted Dakota Johnson stepping out in New York, giving the look a NYC spin. Wearing it with Valentino's Wool Crepe Jacket (£4300), Dakota tapped into the fur-trimmed jacket trend that's gathering pace in the city. Her ever-so-slightly cropped bootcut jeans brought a relaxed edge to the polished jacket, while a pair of black ballet flats kept the look sleek and grounded.

Then, across the pond, I spotted Lila Moss roaming around London in almost exactly the same combination. Whilst Dakota's jeans finished at the ankle, Lila's fell slightly longer, but both shared the same gently flared silhouette that feels effortlessly French and just a little retro.

With sightings now spanning Paris, New York and London, this specific jeans-and-shoe pairing is looking increasingly like a contender to knock straight-leg jeans from their long-held top spot. If you're feeling inspired by the stylish crowd, read on to shop the bootcut jeans and ballet flats I'd recommend adding to your autumn rotation.

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I've worked in fashion long enough to tell the difference between a flash-in-the-pan trend and an item that will transcend the relentless cycle of what's new. So too have Kate and Lila Moss, who this week both stepped out in New York wearing the time-tested jeans-and-shirt formula that will never, ever date.

Skirting the new-season trends that New York Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2027 collections dutifully imparted, the long-standing fashion insiders each navigated the city in crisp button-downs—worn partially unbuttoned, just so—tucked into pairs of slim-fitting bootcut jeans.

Kate Moss was the first to catch my eye in this classic two-piece, styling a blue Tommy Hilfiger button-down with mid-rise, deep-blue jeans. Finished with pointed-toe heels, Kate's take felt polished enough for the front row, but equally suited to running errands back home in London.

Taking cues from her mother, Lila was spotted in a surprisingly similar ensemble. Also opting for a button-down shirt, she paired hers with a lighter-wash pair of jeans and black leather boots. With a sliver of bra peeking out—just as her mother's did this week, too—Lila brought a subtly sexy, undone energy to an otherwise smart and timeless combination.

If your week involves dashing across the city, this is a two-piece with the seal of approval from the industry's chicest fashion mum and daughter duo. And if, like me, you're now convinced, read on to shop the button-downs and jeans I'd recommend below.

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Instead of defaulting to denim jackets this spring, take your cues from some of the chicest dressers in their 20s and 60s and replace ubiquitous jean jackets with a relaxed bomber this time around. Cooler and fresher than the classic denim styles we all instinctively reach for once the weather warms up, this is the throw-on layer I'm backing right now.

Spotted in the South of France this week, Demi Moore styled hers with black tailored trousers and a rounded cream bomber jacket for the chicest take on off-duty style I've seen in some time. Whilst a denim jacket would have pushed the look into more casual territory, the softer silhouette and subtle volume of the bomber added a much more polished, directional feel.

Meanwhile, in New York, Lila Moss was also backing the trend. Taking a more casual approach, the model styled her bomber with flared leggings, black trainers and a hoodie layered underneath.

Even with summer slowly edging closer, a lightweight jacket is still one of the hardest-working pieces you can own this time of year. And if this week’s celebrity styling is anything to go by, the bomber jacket is the one worth investing in. Read on to shop the best bomber jackets to wear now and well into the new season.

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If it feels like March has already been an exceptionally stylish month, you’ve probably been subconsciously influenced by the influx of runway, front row and street style images permeating the sartorial landscape.

Indeed, with fashion month in full swing, each day brings a brand new look to covet, whether it be tastemakers heading to a local trattoria post Prada’s show in Milan or grabbing a cocktail at some ritzy New York bar after seeing Khaite’s collection. Joining this canon is none other than London cool girl, Lila Moss.

Arriving in Paris after a slew of stylish events in her hometown—including Burberry’s rainy presentation on the banks of Tower Bridge and Conner Ives’s glamorous show inside Claridge's grand art deco ballroom—the nascent model joined her mother, Kate, to watch Anthony Vaccarello’s latest panoply for Saint Laurent.

However, the following day, the 23-year-old appeared to eschew every convention you’d come to expect from someone visiting the French capital. Rather than adhere to a dress code of stovepipe jeans, polished black ankle boots and a leather jacket from the likes of Isabel Marant, Lila wore an ensemble resembling something you’d spot along Marylebone High Street or King’s Road.

Wearing a poppy red graphic t-shirt from Barcelona-based brand Gimaguas that reads “Careful I’m Fragile” (which is a fashion week mood if I’ve ever seen one), she completed her look with a pair of navy elasticated trousers and gathered loafers.

Clearly rejecting the mood of destination method dressing, which is an urge to immediately dress like a local of wherever you’re holidaying, Lila’s look is laissez-faire, elegant and proof that off-duty wardrobes of celebrity savants will always be the most overt display of their personal style.

Of course, Lila’s love of emerging British designers has been well documented. Whether it be the Charlotte Simone coat she wore to attend a yoga class or the Peachy Den blouse she wore to a brunch event, she’s never far from labels—or looks—grown on U.K. soil. Shop the look for yourself, ahead.

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I love my jeans—truly. I wouldn’t have made it through winter’s darkest, coldest days feeling even remotely put together without them. But as the days begin to stretch out and the temperature slowly climbs, my loyalty starts to waver. Right now, I’m craving something lighter, softer and far less rigid to carry me into spring.

Landing on exactly the kind of silhouette I've been craving, Lila Moss stepped out this week wearing the anti-jeans trouser trend I predict Londoners will be reaching for on repeat as soon as the warmer weather properly settles in. Opting for a pair of capri leggings in a sleek, knee-grazing finish, Moss made the ubiquitous trousers feel entirely fresh.

Crucially, this was no slouchy leggings look. Instead of predictable trainers, Lila leaned into contrast, styling her leggings with glossy black pointed-toe slingback heels, which immediately elevated the look. She added further dimension with an oversized grey knit, anchoring the silhouette with a chunky hip belt, and kept things pared back and cool by skipping jewellery altogether.

Proof that leggings can feel just as polished as denim, this is easily the chicest way to wear them right now. Scroll on to discover and shop the best capri leggings to update your spring wardrobe with below.

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There aren’t many shoes I wouldn’t wear with jeans. As someone who reaches for denim almost every day, I need my footwear to work hard alongside my favourite pairs. That said, for the longest time, rounded-toe heeled boots were one of the few pairs I wouldn't consider. I could never quite put my finger on why, but when styled with denim, the softer silhouette always felt a little… dated. Less sharp, less impactful than some of my alternatives.

So I avoided the pairing—until recently, when suddenly, almost overnight, some of the chicest dressers I follow began styling their jeans with the very shoe trend I’d written off. I had to reconsider.

Just this weekend, Lila Moss finished her fruit-trimmed jacket and jeans with a sleek pair of black rounded-toe heels boots peaking out below her hem. Adding height and polish, the boots brought drama to her denim without tipping the look into overly dressy territory or clashing with the casual base.

Alexa Chung echoed a similar sentiment, styling her black cardigan and dungarees with, yes, another pair of rounded-toe boots. Where a pointed or square toe might have felt too sharp against the relaxed denim silhouette, Alexa’s choice felt perfectly balanced, lending softness and cohesion to the look.

Consider me converted. If, like me, you’ve been overlooking rounded-toe heeled boots for far too long, read on to discover and shop the chicest pairs to invest in now.

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As much as I appreciate the throw-on ease of a dress, I’m a jeans-and-a-top kind of person through and through.

It’s the pairing I reach for day after day—it's comfortable, versatile and it feels like “me”. Usually, that means a classic jeans-and-T-shirt combo. But now that the temperatures are dropping and the evenings are drawing in, I’ve been searching for something a little more elevated—an alternative for those moments when my trusty white tees start to feel a touch too basic.

Drawing my attention to a burgeoning blouse trend, I spotted Lila Moss out this week, swapping simple tees for an ultra-elegant balloon blouse.

With its lustrous satin finish and voluminous silhouette, Lila's balloon blouse offered a high-coverage finish with the right amount of drama. Billowing sleeves tapered gracefully at the wrist, creating that signature rounded “balloon” effect that can make a big impact on an otherwise pared-back outfit.

Whilst Lila styled hers with a black miniskirt and pumps for an evening out, this trend is just as effective dressed down. I’m already imagining it tucked into a pair of relaxed jeans, or paired with tailored trousers and heels for evening sophistication.

Rendered in a satin finish like Lila's, these blouses have a naturally elevated finish that makes them perfect for evening styling, whilst when found in lighter cottons or chiffons, they feel fresher and more apt for day-to-day use.

A refreshing step up from basic tees—and arguably just as versatile—keep scrolling to shop my edit of the best balloon blouses to wear with jeans, skirts and trousers right now.

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As much as it pains me to admit it, jeans aren’t always the answer. Sure, most days of the week I can rely on one of my many pairs to pull a look together, but when a more elegant occasion arises, or I’m craving a sleeker silhouette, my trusty denim simply won’t cut it.

In those moments, I turn to my ever-growing trouser collection, specifically one under-the-radar silhouette I think deserves far more attention. A firm favourite amongst the most stylish people I know, flared trousers offer an instant polish that jeans just can’t compete with.

Proving my point this week, Lila Moss was spotted swapping her denim for the trouser trend I’ve been championing. Styled with a boxy leather jacket and a cosy black scarf, Lila’s elegantly tailored flares brought an effortless poise to her look that even the best pair of jeans couldn’t match.

Her clever choice of footwear elevated her outfit further: a pair of heeled black boots that, paired with the gentle flare of her trousers, created a leg-lengthening effect that elongated her frame. Where straight-leg styles can sometimes feel too simple, the flare adds a little bit of drama, balancing the weight of her leather jacket whilst keeping the overall outfit sleek and considered.

When denim feels too casual but you still want that easy, throw-on appeal, flared trousers are the chicest alternative. Below, discover my edit of the best pairs to add to your own rotation.

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If someone said to me a year ago that I’d be yearning for a leather funnel neck jacket, I probably wouldn’t have believed them. And yet, here we are. Whilst trends inevitably come and go, the place of a leather jacket in a capsule wardrobe is one that remains needed, season after season. I thought I had most styles ticked off: the loose bomber, the leather blazer and the biker jacket, so one may ask: “what other leather jackets could I want?”

But then this week, Lila Moss stepped out in a funnel neck leather piece whilst at Paris Fashion Week, and suddenly, I had a leather jacket itch that needed to be scratched. When arriving at her hotel in Paris recently, Lila wore a simple outfit consisting of a grey tailored pair of trousers and black boot, yet her classic leather jacket featured a very chic, ultra high funnel neck.

A little laid-back, a little polished (without feeling too prim and stuffy) and oozing cool, I thought this may just be the jacket style to watch for 2025. Then, the more I looked, the more I discovered. From soft leather pea coat styles to dreamy cream grainer leather iteration finished with white jeans on Rosie Hundington-Whitley, fashion people are loving this elevated leather and the versatility it brings.

But don't just take my word for it. With Google searches up 100% on the term “funnel neck leather jacket", and high street favourites from COS to Zara each producing their own iteration, it's safe to say, the style isn't going anywhere soon.

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