As the air gradually becomes crisper and cooler and the leaves start to change colour and fall from the trees, it’s time to overhaul your wardrobe and add some comfortingly cosy new-season garments and some gorgeous accessories to add that little bit of extra flair to your wardrobe.
This autumn is all about earthy tones, autumnal hues and tactile fabrics designed to create a sense of cosiness, whilst also exuding a luxurious feel – and finishing the whole look off with some statement jewellery pieces that allow you to express your personal style whilst remaining thoroughly on trend.
Here, we take a look at five of the biggest trends in luxury autumn fashion accessories to add to your collection now – and each one promises to elevate your look to the most opulent of heights.
Moissanite jewellery
Whilst it’s certainly true that diamonds have long been a girl’s best friend, a shift towards making more ethical choices in every aspect of our lives has seen beautiful lab-created Moissanite rings and jewellery become an increasingly popular alternative. This show-stopping gemstone is renowned for having a sparkle that rivals diamonds themselves and eradicates the concerns around sourcing that are associated with them – and their impressive brilliance makes them an excellent choice for this season’s statement jewellery pieces, which were big news on the A/W catwalks. Opt for a stand-out necklace or a bold pair of earrings to nail the moissanite jewellery trend as well as ensuring you’ll be noticed for all the right reasons.
Oversized scarves
Autumn is all about feeling cosy without compromising on style, and oversized scarves in opulent fabrics are a great way to add a touch of luxury to any outfit whilst keeping warm. Think plush varieties made from cashmere, wool or a cashmere-wool blend, all of which feel ultra-soft against the skin and can be worn with multiple different outfits to help you create a host of different looks. So versatile are these scarves that you can also style them in myriad different ways – from winding them around your neck in layers to draping one over your shoulders like a shawl. Look for a scarf in one of this season’s earthy, nature-inspired tones – which include forest greens, chocolate browns, burnt oranges and burgundies – for a modern and elegant look.
Chunky chain necklaces
Back on the subject of statement jewellery, and chunky chains are also set to be huge this season – so if you add just one piece of jewellery to your collection then make it one of these. The chunky chain goes with absolutely everything, but looks particularly good with minimalistic looks which allow it to add contrast. Edgy, contemporary and effortlessly cool, it’s worth splurging on a beautiful necklace because this type just keeps on coming back into fashion, so it’s another worthy investment piece that will ultimately stand the test of time. To create a really stylish look, layer up your chunky chain with other necklaces in contrasting sizes and thicknesses, but keep to the same metal to ensure your look remains classy and doesn’t verge on overkill.
Leather gloves
When it comes to the most timeless of luxury fashion accessories, leather gloves are well worth the investment and are unlikely to ever fall out of favour. As well as keeping your hands warm, they add a sense of effortless elegance to any outfit and exude expensive taste – look for a soft, supple pair from your favourite designer in a classic black or brown for a versatile pair that will go with everything, or choose a pair in a bold block colour and wear with a pared down, neutral outfit to allow them to do all the talking. This season, we’re also seeing an array of patterned and metallic gloves emerging, some even bejewelled and beaded at the wrists and on the backs – so rather than simply being a practical choice, a really special pair might just become the most coveted fashion accessories you own.
Velvet everything
It’s true that less is generally more when it comes to your fashion choices, but this season, we simply can’t get enough velvet into our wardrobes – and if the new-season velvet dresses and jackets aren’t sufficient to scratch that itch then look out for some breath-taking velvet accessories to complete the line-up. Velvet accessories are also a great way to nail the trend for this sumptuous and tactile fabric in a slightly more subtle way, and from gloves and handbags to hair accessories, our favourite designer boutiques are currently filled with beautiful pieces to choose from. The velvet hair scrunchie, in particular, is a major trend for this autumn – choose one in a classic autumn tone or opt for a simple black for a look that will go with anything.
