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The best travel bags for a weekend away

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Travel bags are an absolute must-have, whether for a few hours stopover from the capital, a summer escape to the countryside or the seaside just for a weekend. It is finally possible to escape the hustle of daily life to enjoy some time off. And since the yearn to travel is more than ever part of our desires, Vogue unveils a selection of nomadic bags right which are right on-trend.

The best pure luxury travel bags of 2023

Louis Vuitton - Sac Keepall Bandoulière 55

Louis Vuitton

Dior - Sac Lingot 50

Bottega Veneta - Sac de voyage en cuir Intrecciato

Gucci - Sac fourre-tout monogrammé

Fendi - Sac Boston en cuir noir

Prada - Sac de voyage à broderies Symbole

Saint Laurent par Anthony Vaccarello - Sac fourre-tout à étiquette en cuir

Versace - Sac de voyage La Greca

Givenchy - Cabas en toile à finitions en cuir Antigona

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Jacquemus - Sac de voyage à design oversize

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Elevate your getaway with these stylish weekend bags

With the summer months approaching, travelling is on the schedule for many. Elevate your getaway game with a stylish duffle bag to make you stand out in the crowd amongst a sea of travellers

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The hottest season of the year includes a great deal of travelling for many. Whether that entails visiting new or familiar places, summertime gives you an excuse to travel in style wherever your destination might be. Considering this, why not elevate your travel aesthetic with some luxurious luggage?

The perfect weekend bag will easily fit a couple of outfits and some toiletries, should be easy to carry around, and durable enough to survive stuffed overhead compartments and luggage rooms. Considering our long list of requirements, thankfully, there are options that tick all of our boxes while still being easy on the eyes.

There’s no reason that your luggage shouldn’t spark as much joy as the holiday season, so here is our pick of the bunch to lift your spirits and your getaway game:

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The classics

When first investing in your luggage wardrobe, your best bet is one of the weekend bag classics; Think of Longchamp's 'Le Pilage' or Louis Vuitton’s famous Keepall bandoulière. From personal experience, we've four outfits, a change of shoes, our toiletry bag and a curling iron into these beauties – everything you need to survive the weekend.

Le pilage green m travel bag

Keepall bandoulière 55

Louis Vuitton

Nylon extra-large bellport tote

Ralph Lauren

Jackie 1961 large duffle bag

Tonal shield duffel bag

Large prada symbole embroidered fabric travel bag

Medium intrecciato duffle

Bottega Veneta

Giant bowling bag in suede

Saint Laurent

A splash of summer

During warm-weather months, we find ourselves going through a personality shift: suddenly, our wardrobes are filled with patterns, florals and vivid splashes of colour. It's only natural, then, to swap our muted classic weekenders for maximalist carry-alls. Whether a bag that breathes cottage core-romance by Svenskt Tenn or Isabel Marant's striped tote doubling up as an oversized beach bag, these are the perfect fit when you're bound for the summer house.

Weekend bag california

Svenskt Tenn

Graphic-pattern woven holdall

Warden striped tote bag

Isabel Marant

The mini weekender in honey stripe

Shelby weekender quilted duffle bag

LoveShackFancy

Large courier floral-print duffle bag

Leather-trimmed canvas tote bag

Weekend linen tote bag

Once Milano

Practicality is key

Functionality is paramount when packing all your vacation essentials into a single carry-on bag. But who says you have to sacrifice style for practicality? Picture yourself effortlessly organised with Rimowa's mint-green duffel, boasting multiple handy pouches. Then there's the ease of Varley's sleek grey bag, with its perfectly placed pocket for quick access to your passport. It's simple; with these duffels, you'll breeze through security.

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It's My Job to Travel for Vogue—Here's What I Always Pack In a Carry-On

Elise Taylor’s travel writing is as irresistible and infectious as the new Passalacqua hotel she recently visited along the shores of Lake Como, set in an 18th-century villa where Napoleon Bonaparte once stayed and dotted with almost-too-picturesque views of scalloped umbrellas and miles of glistening water. The  Vogue s enior living writer has spent her professional years reporting on the best of what is new on the cultural front. "I like to joke that I’m the only writer at Vogue who doesn’t cover fashion,” Taylor explains. "Instead, I write about interior design, society, food, and travel—the latter subject allowing me to visit hotels and places around the world.”

The New York City–based writer has spent her professional years of travel writing on a mission: to share her love of travel through a distilled lens. "Although travel writing is fun, it is something I take quite seriously. People read Vogue aspirationally, which means they’re often researching for honeymoons, engagement trips, or once-in-a-lifetime adventures,” explains Taylor. "It’s my job to tell you the places that’ll live up to whatever fantasy you have. I put it to my friend like this: On vacation, there should be no FOMO, no wondering if somewhere else is more fun, more romantic, or a better use of your money. You should be utterly content right where you are.”

Averaging two trips per month in locales as far-flung as the Sossusvlei Desert of Namibia for nighttime stargazing and Paris for couture week, Taylor is a travel veteran who has mastered the art of packing. Amid summer revenge travel, there is no one I’ve been more interested to speak with about how to optimize your carry-on. Ahead, Elise Taylor weighs in on exactly what to pack in a  carry-on and the four key items to skip.

Items to Skip In a Carry-On Bag

If you're looking to edit down the pieces you're packing in a carry-on bag, Taylor has some insider recommendations. "Too many shoes, hair dryers (use the one at the hotel), and clothes prone to wrinkling," she says. "Oh, and that one dress that sat in your closet for years that you magically think you'll wear on vacation. Speaking from experience—you won't!"

Ahead, see the nine items Taylor recommends packing in a carry-on bag.

1. Travel Adapter

When it comes to tech gadgets, Taylor opts for optimal functionality. "This travel adapter is honestly pretty clunky and looks like it might secretly morph into one of those robots from Transformers at any given moment. But it can simultaneously charge your phone, iPad, and computer when all three are dying, and you have to elbow a businessman out of the way for a single socket at the Johannesburg airport! So, priorities."

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2. TSA-Approved Toiletries

"Here's a packing tip I got from an organization expert: have a toiletries bag full of TSA-approved items that permanently lives in your carry-on suitcase so you never need to worry about forgetting anything," Taylor explains. "Mine includes this Dr. Barbara Sturm skincare set, which includes cleanser and moisturizer."

3. Passport Cover

"Do yourself a favor and don't get a sleek black passport cover. Instead, get a fire-engine red one so you can easily spot it in your bag at all times. Your sanity—and the people behind you in the security line—will thank you."

4. Relaxed Blazer

"Look, if it were up to me, I'd wear ALO Yoga leggings and my favorite sweatshirt on any flight over seven hours. Alas, since I often have to take business meetings or lunches before I check into my hotel, and it's not yet socially acceptable to take business meetings in tie-dye, this sweater-blazer from J.Crew is comfortable enough for the plane yet polished enough to be presentable."

5. Multipurpose Shoes

"Shoes are my packing bane of existence. They take up the most room and are the heaviest items in your suitcase. So having a multipurpose pair—like these block heels, which are easy enough to walk in during the day and can be dressed up for night—are a true staple."

6. Sunglasses

"These sunglasses are chic and big enough to hide the jet lag–induced bags under my eyes."

7. A Versatile Dress

"So far this summer, this white dress from LouLou Studio has been my most worn vacation piece. I've thrown it on to wear to the pool in Lake Como, to lunch at L'Avenue in Paris, and to pick up paper towels at Duane Reade in New York City. Now that's  versatility," explains Taylor. "Made of simple cotton, it's also wonderfully easy to stuff into a suitcase,  and you won't need to dry clean it afterward."

8. Pared-Down Makeup

"My full makeup bag is way too heavy to lug around while traveling, so I tend to bring a pared-down bag of cosmetics in my suitcase comprised of tinted moisturizer, mascara, a little bit of bronzer, and this Milk stick, which doubles as blush and lipstick," says Taylor.

9. Travel Wallet

"This travel wallet will hold everything from your vaccine card to your boarding pass to your bag tag to your negative COVID test."

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.

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13 Best Travel-Size Beauty Products You Need in Your Carry-On Bag

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Whether you’re on the go for work , visiting your family for the holidays , or just like to have your whole beauty routine in your bag at all times, travel-size beauty products are super convenient. These adorable minis easily fit in your bag, saving you precious luggage space and most importantly, spare you from a time-consuming, sometimes embarrassing search at airport security.

According to the Transportation Security Administration , to pass through airport security, liquid products in your carry-on bags must be 3.4 ounces or less, per the label on the bottle. And no, it doesn’t matter if you have only or less than 3.4 ounces of liquid in a bottle that is bigger that once carried more than 3.4 ounces. The liquid has to be in a bottle that is only able to carry 3.4 ounces or less, or else you may have to throw it out. Another, lesser-known rule to keep in mind is that all of your liquid bottles have to fit in a one quart bag. Without doing a lot of math, you might be realizing that it’s hard to fit your entire beauty routine into that criteria, or even just your carry-on bags.

And while checked luggage is always an option, there’s some other factors to consider when you’re on the go. They might get damaged in transit if the containers are made of glass or another fragile material. Plus, when you can’t keep an eye on them, you might get worried about them spilling all over your clothes and other belongings. And, if you realize you forgot to put on sunscreen before sitting in a window seat on the plane or need to apply some hand cream after being in the dry atmosphere, you won’t have access to your beauty products.

Here at Teen Vogue , our editors have done their fair share of travel, and experienced all its ups and downs. So, over the years, we’ve been able to experiment and see just which beauty products have stood up to the test of travel. We’ve rounded up our favorite travel-size beauty products below, so you can travel comfortably (and moisturized) this season.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths Face and Body Wipes

For days where you’re traveling with makeup, this wipe will be your saving grace. You can remove your makeup and cleanse your face with ease, right from the comfort of your airplane seat or hotel bed. And you won’t have to worry about the liquid requirements!

Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths Face and Body Wipes

Cosrx all about snail kit.

You might not recognize it at first glance, but this is the TikTok-viral snail mucin essence that’s all over your FYP in a conveniently packaged, travel-friendly container. The set also comes with a cleanser, peptide eye cream and all-in-one cream. The latter will be perfect for days when you’re so jet-lagged, you want to reduce your ten-step skin care routine to two—cleanser and cream).

All About Snail Kit

Summer fridays jet lag mask.

Your skin can get seriously dry during travel, especially in the cold weather. When you need an extra boost of moisturization, reach for this conveniently-packaged one ounce facial mask.

Summer Fridays

Mini Jet Lag Mask + Moisturizer

Rhode peptide lip tint.

Don’t forget that your lips are part of your skin care routine too. The rhode peptide lip treatment is one of our faves . It will keep your lips nice and soft despite the dry air. Since this one has a tint, you can also use it all throughout your trip for whatever makeup looks you might be wearing.

Peptide Lip Tint in "Ribbon"

L'occitane mini hand cream.

With all the sanitizing and hand washing you’ll (hopefully) be doing, your hands might feel a little dry, especially thousands of feet in the air. This one ounce tube of hand cream will come in handy when you need some moisturizing.

L'Occitane

Mini Hand Cream

Aquaphor healing ointment.

This is an absolute essential. In terms of skin care, this will fulfill all of your slugging needs, which are all the more important after what your skin goes through during travel. It can also moisturize your body all over, including the most commonly dry areas during travel, the hands and lips. So, if you’re short on space, this do-it-all product will help solve a lot of your problems.

Kayali Vanilla Travel Spray

Don’t sacrifice the sweeter things in life just because you’re on the go. Keep a bottle of perfume on hand, so you can always smell and feel your best. This Kayali perfume bottle fits the travel requirements and is still aesthetically pleasing, but if practicality takes priority for you, opt for the longer, slimmer bottle that can easily slip right into your bag.

Kayali Vanilla | 28 Travel Spray

Gisou mini honey infused hair oil.

Another TikTok-viral product you can take on the go is the Gisou Mini Honey Infused Hair Oil. Just a drop or two can revive your hair, giving it a soft feel and silky glow, especially if you have a habit of tying your hair in a bun when you travel. (Guilty.)

Mini Honey Infused Hair Oil

Innisfree daily uv defense invisible broad spectrum spf 36 sunscreen.

Never be caught slacking when it comes to SPF, especially not when you’re in the window seat on a plane. This tube of sunscreen is flat and slim, so you can slip it into a pocket in your bag and reach for it whenever you need to apply it.

Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36

Mediheal tea tree essential blemish control mask.

Slide one of these sheet masks for an easy way to soothe post-travel dryness, acne and fatigue. Plus, they're just $2 each. But, don’t just take it from us. Jimin of BTS also said this sheet mask is his absolute travel essential.

NARS Mini Orgasm Blush and Lip Gloss Duo Set

If you like to be ready to go explore your destination as soon as you land, you might consider doing your makeup on the plane. This duo set will make that easier, since it can easily fit in your makeup bag.

Mini Orgasm Blush and Lip Gloss Duo Set

Milk makeup flex foundation stick.

You won’t have to worry about liquid requirements, spills, broken bottles or practicality at all with this convenient foundation stick. Just slip it in a compartment of your bag, and you can use it on the go, whether that’s in the airport or sightseeing.

Milk Makeup

Flex Foundation Stick

Too faced better than sex mascara.

Travel means a change of environment, so sometimes, consistency is key. Opt for this trusty, reliable mascara that’s built a dedicated fan base of its own throughout the years. Either size of this mascara is travel-friendly, so you can choose depending on your needs and budget.

Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara

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The 8 Key Autumn 2024 Handbag Trends To Know And Shop Now

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Themes of practicality and made-for-real-life dressing dominated the autumn ready-to-wear collections, and the autumn 2024 handbag trends were no different. While you can still find personality in the season’s defining styles, there are a few common denominators, like wearability and versatility, that make these new-season silhouettes a worthy investment. Speaking of good investments, one surprising trend that surfaced was, in fact, not a trend at all. Designers positioned a handful of bestselling styles alongside their new collection presentations: Gucci revamped the Jackie, Prada brought back its Cleo and Galleria bags, and to no one’s surprise, The Row featured a Margaux tote in its autumn 2024 collection lookbook.

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For anyone looking for brand-new styles, there’s plenty to pick from, be it practical totes, or kitsch and playful clutches. One of autumn’s key shapes, the cargo bag , emerged on the catwalks at Acne Studios and Fendi, putting pockets on the agenda for the season ahead. Minimalist takes came by way of cylindrical shoulder bags from Alaïa, Staud, and Khaite, while XXL boho holdalls arrived courtesy of Chloé and Bottega Veneta.

From bags dripping in charms and keychains à la Balenciaga and Miu Miu to decorative wristlets at Gabriela Hearst, Alexander McQueen, and Prada (the festive season is part of the autumn/winter collections after all!), scroll on for Vogue ’s guide to standout autumn 2024 handbag trends.

• The luxe holdall: Gucci Medium Tote Bag With Hook Closure, £4,930
• The boho bag: Khaite Augustina Shoulder Bag , £2,160
• The ladylike clutch: Bottega Veneta Origami Large Envelope pouch , £1,710
• The pre-charmed carryall: Balenciaga Rodeo Leather Top-Handle Bag , £3,990
• The utility tote: Chloé Camera Bag , £2,250
• The best seller: Loewe Medium Flamenco Purse , £2,550
• The east west shoulder bag: Alaïa Fringed Leather Bucket Bag , £1,600
• The bracelet bag: Jacquemus Le Petit Calino Mini Leather Tote , £840

Luxe holdalls for the modern woman

Structured top-handle shapes in gorgeous leathers offer a stylish alternative to basic work totes, providing an ultra chic upgrade for autumn. Newly introduced styles from Miu Miu, Gucci, and Bottega Veneta are on our wish list, while The Row’s Margaux, Ferragamo’s Hug, and Prada’s Buckle bags are timeless styles that are here to stay.

Large Tote Bag With Hook Closure

Aventure Nappa Leather Bag

Black Margaux Leather Tote Bg

Browns Fashion

Hug Small Textured-Leather Tote

NET-A-PORTER

Leather Tote Bag

Medium Buckle Suede Bag

XXL shoulder bags

The oversized bag is appealing whether you find yourself backing the widespread bohemian trend or not. Case in point: the luxe and extra-roomy shoulder bags from Chloe, Ferragamo, Loewe, Khaite and Bottega Veneta. Boho in nature, these larger-than-life bags are perfect for anyone who carries a lot on the move. Just don’t blame us when you can’t find your keys!

Hop Intrecciato Leather Tote

Net-a-Porter

Squeeze Medium Leather Bag

Bindle 3 Bag

Augustina Shoulder Bag

Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39

Saint Laurent

Le 5 À 7 Leather Hobo Bag

Ladylike clutches

From folder-sized envelopes at Bottega Veneta, to classic handheld clutches at The Row and pouches tucked under the arm at Proenza Schouler, you’ll want to hold this season’s clutches close. Styled with outerwear and sunglasses at Bottega Veneta, the clutch seems to be intended as the same kind of grab-and-go handbag as any other shoulder bag or crossbody, and is large enough to house plenty of your personals. Meanwhile, the pouches at The Row and Proenza Schouler give off a desirable sense of ease, despite having to use your hand rather than a handle to carry, bringing a level of nonchalance to even the simplest of outfits.

Bottega Veneta

Origami Large Envelope Pouch

BOTTEGA VENETA

The Tokyo Clutch

Rose Clutch

Margaux EW Clutch

Symmetry Pochette Slim Tote Bag

It’s always fun to see how personal style and street-style influences show up on the runways. For autumn 2024, it was all about handbags that were decorated with trinkets and charms. Baubles, keychains, tassels, and pouches offered a playful spin on classic leather handbags seen at Miu Miu and Coach. And while you can certainly add your own flair to the bags you have already have hanging in your closet, be it strings of beads or bandanas, brands like Balenciaga and Chopova Lowena offer pre-accessorised styles.

Marc Jacobs

The Nano Tote Charm

Rodeo Leather Top-Handle Bag

30 Montaigne Bag Charm

Chopova Lowena

Perry Triple-Compartment Tote Bag

Bags that don’t need an introduction

You know that old saying, “if it ain’t broken don’t fix it”? The same theory applies for handbags – be it those that have stood the test of time, like Gucci ’s Jackie and 1961, and Prada ’s Galleria and Noughties Re-Editions – or have been brand bestsellers for a handful of seasons. Promoting key handbag families while presenting new collections is perhaps a stroke of genius for both the brand and the consumer, proving signature styles’ longevity while perhaps also convincing any new customers these investment pieces are forever in style.

Mini Intrecciato Leather Pouch Clutch

Jackie Small Shoulder Bag

Medium Flamenco Purse

Medium Galleria Saffiano Leather Bag

Quilted Napa Leather Shoulder Bag

Manhattan Mini Leather Shoulder Bag

Precious cargo

Cargo bags took the runways by storm this season. Exterior pockets make these shoulder bags all the more practical, and well-organised users will be pleased to find a pocket for every need. Standout styles include: Balenciaga’s Super Busy sling bag, Chloé’s camera bag and Acne Studio’s Multipocketed bag.

Bel Air Flap Tote Bag

Shoulder Bag With Cargo Pockets

Superbusy XS Sling Bag

Acne Studios

Multipocket Leather Shoulder Bag

Pre-Loved Small Black Business Affinity Bag

The straight and narrow

You might be familiar with the “east-west” bag trend, and the silhouette isn’t going anywhere for autumn. Long, slimline shoulder bags from Alaia, Proenza Schouler and Khaite will bring a sleek shape to your bag collection.

Le Teckel Shoulder Bag

PROENZA SCHOULER

Silo Leather Shoulder bag

Proenza Schouler

Sling Check Bag

Edith Small Top-Handle Bag

Cannolo Mini Bag

Who would’ve thought the bracelet bag and wristlet would make a return for autumn 2024? Whether decorated with a metal ring or chain, these little bags will hand elegantly from any wrist for any occasion. Talk about a solve for hands-free evening dressing! Chloe’s bracelet bag from Chemena Kamali’s debut collection, Prada’s clasp bag or Chanel’s pouch will fit everything you might need for a night out.

Small Suede Cracelet Hobo bag

Le Petit Calino Mini Leather Tote

Harvey Nichols

Suede Mini Bag

Fringed Leather Bucket Bag

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

Mini Cross-Bar Leather Shoulder Bag

Gabriela Hearst

Demi Lamb Leather Clutch Bag

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The Street-Style Trends That Will Be Everywhere This September

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The September shows are always secretly a bit of a hoot. With freckles still speckling editors’ skin and the faint possibility of an afternoon spritz in the air, there are holiday tales to tell as well as investment pieces to discuss. The street-style looks reflect this dichotomy. Transitional jackets jostle for attention, while trophy bags get the fashion paps craning their cameras, but there’s still the odd colour-pop friendship bracelet here, a souvenir bag charm there…

As the industry gets caught between the back-to-school mood (the promise of new knits! Shiny loafers!) and the desire for an everlasting summer of  bubble skirts  and  boho tops , here are the serious yet ever-so-slightly frivolous looks to expect to see on the spring/summer 2025 show circuit, as dictated by the  great and good at Copenhagen Fashion Week —as always, a quirky barometer of what’s to come.

Crisp classics

The tailored cohort do not want to be reminded that they  dabbled in the rara skirt trend  while lost in Worthy Farm’s fields. It’s strictly crisp cottons, sharp suiting and sensible leather goods in classic colourways from here on in. Tucked neatly in their bags, you’ll find Japanese notebooks and pencils, as per  The Row’s quiet luxury diktat , while an Oura ring will be their guiding light as normal business resumes.

Back to basics

There’s nothing basic about dry-cleaning all your button-downs in preparation for the new season. September is all about the simplicity of a great shirt, the preppiness of a pair of polished loafers, and a pressed pair of darker wash jeans, as fashion recentres itself after a summer of bikini-ing round Hydra. Yes, there will still be the requisite  ballet flats , which the industry remains charmed by, the flecks of bohemia as decreed by Chloé girls (the  “hobo” bag  is a good everything-but-the-kitchen-sink style to navigate show hopping), and the sportswear that bridges the gap between suiting and streetwear, but, by and large, there’s a freshening up across the board. Starched whites, after all, look wonderful with a tan.

New-old arm candy

We don’t need to tell you that scoring a Balenciaga City, Dior Colombus or Coach Soho for a snip of the original price is the ultimate fashion brag. Instead of new models, showgoers will be out It-bagging each other with relics from the past—better still, with  toy charms  clipped on to show that they and their arm candy are well-heeled travellers who have seen the sights and got the trinkets to prove it.

Return of the mac

Some attendees will be praying to the weather gods for inclement climes, so that they can take their new outerwear for a spin without sweating in their trenches. While we’ll have to wait for February’s show circuit to see the key coat trends come out to play, blazers, macs et al suit the school girlish mood when teamed with pleated skirts, ankle socks and flats. Pops of colour are the secret to making these bookish looks feel anything but boring.

Fangirl mode

Autumn is when we see fashion fans double down on the brands they swear allegiance to, but were perhaps swayed from by a flirtatious summer fling. What better way to solidify your look, after weeks of lace-flecked slip dresses and three-striped sports shorts (OK, maybe wishful thinking in the UK) than buckling into that Chopova carabiner skirt (one for the craft girlies), zipping up a Martine Rose bomber or going top-to-toe The Row, as showgoers get back to what they know.

Mic-drop denim

One of autumn’s concessions to the anything-goes summer season fading fast will be all-out denim—the  fringed tinsel kind  we have Undercover to thank for. Cool kids will be wearing their patchworked Comme jeans and Junya Watanabe failsafes, while others will tap into the artisan mood that’s aeons away from the Y2K look. It’s a fine line folks—no one wants to seem like they’re fresh off the Eras tour when on the front row.

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