14 Anti-Trend Pieces From Zara’s Autumn Collection I Know Will Sell Out First

Zara is a brand I shop from year-round, but autumn? That's when the Spanish label comes into its own. Linen in bright colours and statement prints tend to dominate its summer wares, but come autumn, Zara's aesthetic morphs into one of quiet refinement—and we've just had our first peek at what's in store for the season ahead. 

Now, Zara's autumn 2023 collection has landed in its new-in section and I could immediately tell that this year's offering is going to be one of its strongest to date. With a focus on simple silhouettes, a timeless colour palette, and separates that work equally hard worn together or apart, Zara's autumn drop speaks directly to the anti-trend movement we're seeing in fashion right now. 

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From lightweight coats that drape beautifully on the body to waistcoat-and-trouser co-ords—a sleek combination the brand has become synonymous with lately—every item looks so much more expensive than its price tag. With could-be-designer accessories adding a final polish to the elevated pieces, as I scrolled I found myself audibly gasping at the looks before me. 

Below, I've rounded up my edit of the chicest items from Zara's autumn 2023 collection. Shop them now, before everyone else catches on to their brilliance. 

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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.