The latest trends in fashion you need to know

1. The dramatic sleeve

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The must-have blouse of the season combines an off -the-shoulder silhouette with bell or balloon sleeves. Wear with high-waisted jeans or tailored pants.

Image: Y Project

2. Cheeky maximalism

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Floral prints, long sleeves, high necklines and below-the-knee lengths, oversized sunglasses, mini cross-body satchels and socks with retro strappy shoes: these are the essentials for completing your quirky-pretty look now.

Image: Gucci

3. Lush life: velvet, brocade and jacquard

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For a fresh take on rich fabrics, velvet is now ultra-soft and fluid, while jacquard pieces look as if you’d found them at a flea market.

Image: Miu Miu

3. Lush life: velvet, brocade and jacquard

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Want to read more on the latest fads in fashion? Peruse our picks of how to wear plaid or tartan prints and look sophisticated at work and trendy polka dot outfits that are great for work! For more fashion stories, check out our dedicated fashion section.

Image: Valentino

4. Everyday eccentrics

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Designers want your casual wear to be different, verging on extreme. Think XXL outerwear like puffer jackets, parkas and coats worn with tailored pants, mismatched leggings with skirts, hoodies with long skirts and Margiela-inspired bold shoulder pads under basic shirts, hoodies, jackets and coats.

Image: Jacquemus

4. Everyday eccentrics

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Want to read more on the latest fads in fashion? Peruse our picks of how to wear plaid or tartan prints and look sophisticated at work and trendy polka dot outfits that are great for work! For more fashion stories, check out our dedicated fashion section.

Image: Loewe

4. Everyday eccentrics

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Want to read more on the latest fads in fashion? Peruse our picks of how to wear plaid or tartan prints and look sophisticated at work and trendy polka dot outfits that are great for work! For more fashion stories, check out our dedicated fashion section.

Image: Loewe

4. Everyday eccentrics

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Want to read more on the latest fads in fashion? Peruse our picks of how to wear plaid or tartan prints and look sophisticated at work and trendy polka dot outfits that are great for work! For more fashion stories, check out our dedicated fashion section.

Image: Vetements

4. Everyday eccentrics

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Want to read more on the latest fads in fashion? Peruse our picks of how to wear plaid or tartan prints and look sophisticated at work and trendy polka dot outfits that are great for work! For more fashion stories, check out our dedicated fashion section.

Image: Balenciaga

5. Pants under tunic

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The grown-up minimalist look of the season: a long tunic worn over fluid pants in a monochromatic palette.

Image: Loewe

6. The corset

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At Prada, the waist-cincher was spotted over dresses, jackets and coats. Worn loosely undone, it oozes attitude and offers a statement on modern femininity.

Image: Prada

7. Black biker jacket

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The designers’ favourite cool classic, worn over button-down shirts and pencil skirts or evening slip dresses, adds an instant edgy, fearless attitude to the look.

Image: Balenciaga

7. Black biker jacket

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Want to read more on the latest fads in fashion? Peruse our picks of how to wear plaid or tartan prints and look sophisticated at work and trendy polka dot outfits that are great for work! For more fashion stories, check out our dedicated fashion section.

Image: Marc Jacobs

8. Beige tulle dress

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The nude tones make it so modern.

Image: Valentino