Season’s Preview

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As the new buying season kicks off, Drapers looks ahead with an early glimpse of the autumn 17 collections.

With a focus on warm winter materials and yarns, including baby alpaca, yak and cashmere, the aesthetic for Stefanel’s winter designs is one of seasonal warmth and classic designs. Key pieces include a longline bonded knitwear coa, with diamond pattern decoration, and the diamond motif also appears on classic cut jumpers and cardigans. Wholesale prices range from £28 for a ...

High-quality merino and cashmere yarns in simple shapes – think crewneck jumpers and cardigans for both men’s and women’s wear – are updated in punchy autumnal colours of emerald, black cherry and pumpkin. New styles for autumn 17 include polo shirts and crewneck cardigans. Garments are hand finished in the brand’s Huddersfield factory. Wholesale prices range from £38.50 for a ...

Skunkfunk’s casual, relaxed autumn designs take their inspiration from the natural world, making use of neutral tones and pops of bluesand yellow. Patterns are inspired by nature, featuring flowers and bananas, and lace also appears. Eco-friendly production is core to the range, which is made from 80% environmentally friendly materials. The brand has a new Fairtrade certification, and a zero-waste ...

Technical jackets are a focus for the autumn season. Items are designed with functionality in mind: technical fabric and camouflage jackets are key elements within the range. Casual, minimal basics in clean-cut styles dominate the rest of the offering. Grunge and 1990s references contribute to a functional yet trend-led season. Wholesale prices range from £10 for a T-shirt to £120 ...

New denim innovations for men’s and women’s wear, including a shaping technology and an antibacterial, anti-odour and dye-transference-resistant “Dry Cult” fabrication, sit alongside trend-led, 1960s-inspired designs. Womenswear features vintage inspired floral prints and flowing skirts – a tapestry bomber jacket and lightweight trench coat are the standout items. Menswear focuses on a James Dean-inspired “rebel chic”, offering bikers and bombers ...

O’Neill’s autumn designs in both menswear and womenswear showcase technological advancements suited for colder weather. Tube weave jackets with the brand’s new “firewall” technology enhance thermal properties, while seamless activewear and technical fleeces are designed for ease of movement and temperature regulation. New collections include a collaboration with the artist Chris Crossen, as well as a collection, “O’Neill reissue”, influenced ...

Layered textures and subtle detailing adds variety to a moody colour palette. Predicted bestsellers include coats and jackets, as well as handmade knitwear. Designs are inspired by cities, villages and winter landscapes, and the overall feel is one of dark, edgy femininity with a sophisticated twist. Wholesale prices range from £14.50 for tops to £46 for a bomber jacket. London: ...

Monkee launches its full range of apparel, including T-shirts and sweaters, for autumn 17. Men’s denim features wide-leg shapes and women’s denim introduces a new slim-cut silhouette – styles are available in both sateen and denim. Nods to 1990s grunge shapes influence the range, and the wide-legged styles give an updated 1960s outline. Wholesale prices range from £22 for classic ...

As the brand gears up to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017, Merc has looked to its archives for autumn with designs inspired by past collections. The 1960s and 1970s are references, with nods to the Mod aesthetic in pea coats, quilted bomber jackets and vintage tailored shapes in jackets and separates. Red, white and blue are key colours in ...

Stripes are the dominant motif for Maille de Luxe’s autumn designs, appearing across the entire range in a variety of colour pop styles – black and red, orange and pink. Different widths give the collection variety, with pinstripes appearing alongside wide block colour designs. Items appear in soft, relaxed silhouettes, with a clean cut edge thanks to the uniform patterns ...