Normcore never left. So how is it different this season?

Let’s just be clear: There is nothing basic about this trend. Au contraire, everyday essentials were rendered in the most luxurious fabrications on the Fall/Winter 2023 runways, such as the leather blue “jeans” at Bottega Veneta, and the shearling tank top at Loewe. The departure of Alessandro Michele at Gucci saw a surprising deviation from the house’s usual kitsch and opulence in favour of a collection of chic staples comprising wide-legged jeans, oversized blazers and button-down shirts. No fuss, no drama – just simple and posh pieces.

Gucci

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Prada

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Proenza Schouler

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Versace

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Get the look

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Toscana faux-fur jacket, $1,149, Yves Salomon at Farfetch.com

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Ninety Percent + Net Sustain Drew organic cotton-jersey T-shirt, $61, Ninety Percent at Net-a-porter.com

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Crush sling calfskin bag, Balenciaga

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Satin trousers, $89.90, Zara

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Petal stiletto sandal in lambskin, Loewe

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