New-Season Trends You Can Start Wearing Now

As we near the middle of what’s been the winteriest summer ever, we can’t help but think about what’s in store for our autumnal wardrobe. This week has seen the runways come alive in Paris; Travis Scott’s been causing riots and has unveiled a collaboration with luxury-fashion house Dior, while Kendall made her mark at the Jacquemus show, stunning in a bright pink ‘fit alongside her long-term bestie, Bella Hadid.

A-listers, mask-free catwalks and post-show parties aside, the real heroes of Paris Fashion Week were, of course, the new trends we already can’t wait to get our hands on. The theme du jour is going out. Going out out. Freedom, hope, courage and independence are the words you need to get on your moodboard, because next season’s outfits are going to be louder, prouder and more unashamedly you than ever! Brighter-than-bright hues are making a comeback, while dark-wash denim is giving us serious ‘70s vibes.

If there’s one thing we learned over lockdown it’s that you shouldn’t wait to wear the things you love! That’s why we’re already adding some AW21 pieces to our rotation and getting ahead of the game by wearing them in mid-summer. Keep scrolling to discover which new-season trends you can rock now!

Hermès, Dior and Molly Goddard have all showed a penchant for dark-wash denim for AW21. The catwalks turned indigo, showcasing dark-denim options from full jumpsuits to tailored jackets to high-waisted jeans. Skinny denim should stay under your bed for the coming season, because wide-leg, straight-leg and baggy jeans are what’s on the menu.

Wear this new-season trend today by teaming a cropped, dark-wash denim jacket with your favourite mini skirt and Birks when heading to that weekend BBQ.

If George Taylor’s 1925 hemline theory is anything to go by, next season is set to be an absolute riot, because miniskirts are coming back in a big way! Yep, it was once suggested that shorter hemlines imply a booming economy, so start getting in those party plans for winter 2021, guys ‘n girls.

When we say mini, we don’t just mean mini. We mean mini enough to fit your ‘90s Betty Spaghetti doll. Keep things sophisticated by teaming your new skirt with a chunky knit tucked in – but in the meantime, go all out! Rock that mini with a bandeau and some Dunks. This is the season of freedom – embrace it.

This season, we’ve all been treated to a little glimmer of liberation from the last 18-months of lockdown. Now’s the time to stock up on party dresses, because next season your iCal is going to be filled with plans – each of which deserves its own glamourous frock. More is more in AW21, so opt for sequins, gems AND beads, because why not? Prada, Balenciaga and Chanel have all opted for high-voltage style next season, but comfort is also at the forefront of everyone’s mind, so team that sequined dress with a giant shaggy coat and you can’t go wrong.

Get the party started early by wearing your very best dresses now! We’ve rounded up our favourite party dresses below.

We don’t know about you, but even in mid-summer, we find ourselves reaching for our cosiest knit to take into that office – because that Air Con is something else. Luckily, one of AW21’s biggest trends is comfy, cosy, ready-for-anything knitwear. From scarves to jumpers to dresses, top-to-toe knitwear is the look you’ll be seeing everywhere next season, but you can inject it into your wardrobe now with just a touch of wool in your office attire.