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Just because the dark evenings have arrived doesn’t mean we need to be picking Halloween costumes just yet. The recent spring/summer 2025 shows may have had brighter days in mind but the layering, structured outerwear and bold prints we saw on the runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris work just as well for autumn.
In London, Chopova Lowena showcased patterned tights alongside metal hardware and three-quarter-length, snake-print leather jackets. In New York, all eyes were on LaQuan Smith’s military-style shirts, translucent trench coats and oxblood feathered jackets. And was there anyone who didn’t go weak at the knees for Saint Laurent? The show in Paris brought back the brand founder’s famous tailored look with 1980s-style shoulder pads, polka dot ties and heavy leather bomber jackets.
When it came to beauty, Tolu Coker made the case for 1960s glamour at her London Fashion Week show, with models donning voluminous beehives and graphic black and white eyeliner with diffused corners. Harris Reed went one step further with full doll eyes complete with long, sticky lashes and warm, golden bronze eyeshadows. But it was perhaps Luar who best channelled the vampiness of the season with glossy black lips and exaggerated brows.
If all that isn’t enough inspiration for the season ahead, we’ve got plenty of new launches on our radar which are sparking our imagination this October. To find out all the latest beauty products and fashion collections catching our attention, click through the slideshow ahead…
Charlotte Simone Winter Drop
British designer Charlotte Simone has been known for her It-girl coats for quite some time. Taking inspiration from 1970s silhouettes, her Penny Lane-style jackets with flamboyant fluffy collars and larger-than-life shearling cuffs have been seen on everyone from Dua Lipa to Charli XCX to Florence Pugh. This autumn, the label is offering a sleeveless faux-suede vest, leather bomber and leopard-print Mongolian lambswool coat. If you aren’t ready to go full Almost Famous, the latest drop also includes some shaggy ombre scarves to liven up just about any layer.
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Charlotte Simone Naomi, $, available at Charlotte Simone
Glossier You Rêve and You Doux
The original Glossier You eau de parfum became a viral sensation for smelling completely different on everyone. Now, the brand is bringing two new dreamy fragrances into the fold, this time with more distinctive personalities. Housed in a crushed grape-coloured bottle, You Rêve is all about sweet warmth with notes including buttercream, toasted almond and plum butter alongside spicy sandalwood. For those in search of something less fruity, You Doux is the sophisticated older sister scent, offering a softer mix of notes. Blending earthy palo santo, frankincense and sweet violet, the perfume delivers a musky woodiness that’s perfect for autumn. Both fragrances are vegan and cruelty-free.
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Glossier You Rêve, $, available at Glossier
Daily Paper x Converse
Daily Paper, which started out in Amsterdam in 2012, celebrates African culture through its luxurious pieces boasting monogram prints. This October, the label is collaborating with footwear giant Converse on a range of unisex trainers and clothing, the most eye-catching of which has to be the playful Chuck 70s featuring black logo embroidery, contrast multicoloured stitching and interchangeable laces available in red, yellow and green. Those searching for something more stealthy might enjoy the Chuck 70 De Luxe Squared, with its all-black snub-toe silhouette and brightly coloured bottoms; those wanting something more snuggly should check out the logo fleece hoodie and sweatpants.
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Converse x Daily Paper Converse x Daily Paper Chuck 70, $, available at Converse
Dr Dennis Gross DermInfusions Blur + Repair Cream
We all know that colder weather can lead to dry, inflamed skin, which is why a nourishing moisturiser is a must come autumn. Luckily, dermatologist Dr Dennis Gross has expanded the DermInfusions line just in time for the mercury to drop, launching a new Blur and Repair Cream that delivers serious hydration. Containing rich shea butter and skin barrier-boosting ceramides, the cream aims to improve elasticity while hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin-strengthening peptides draw in moisture, leaving a plump and glowing base for makeup application. The formula is non-comedogenic, too, so it’s less likely to cause breakouts.
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Dr Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions Blur and Repair Cream, $, available at Cult Beauty
UGG New Heights Collection
It’s officially “boots with the fur” season, which makes UGG’s latest platform footwear perfectly timed. Featuring the brand’s first-ever heeled designs, the New Heights collection adds a touch of glamour to the everyday with a range of heel heights across classic and new silhouettes. The stand-out for sure is the Xtra Boot, a full suede, knee-high design that we wouldn’t be shocked to see Sabrina Carpenter wearing on her upcoming Christmas special. If you’re searching for something more subtle, there’s also an ultra mini low boot with a 1.5″ heel height and a range of heeled cosy clogs in neutral colourways that could rival the Tasman’s popularity. Catch us looking cosy (and tall) in this collection throughout autumn.
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UGG Australia Women’s New Heights Platform Xtra Boot, $, available at UGG Australia
Starface Hydro-Star Recovery Patch
The main benefit of a pimple patch is to gently draw out gunk; generally speaking, they do very little to reduce the angry redness that often accompanies an acne breakout. That’s where Starface’s new recovery patches enter the picture. While the brand’s famous yellow stars aim to shrink spots, the new purple patches are designed to soothe inflammation after an (ill-advised) picking sesh. Containing soothing aloe vera and vitamin A to promote cell turnover, the recovery stars are all about bringing down redness fast. With the addition of liquorice root to help with scarring, these patches put in the work to heal skin and get rid of the evidence.
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Starface hydro-star® recovery, $, available at Starface
Bebe x Ciara
Despite being a nostalgic brand for many, Bebe continues to be discovered by new generations: The label is currently all over TikTok thanks to its diamanté Y2K spaghetti tops and fitted hoodies. It continues to innovate, this season tapping pop/R&B icon Ciara as creative director for a capsule collection. While many of the looks are ready for centre stage (the leopard-print catsuit is giving serious Scary Spice vibes), there are plenty of casual date-night pieces. However, if what you want this season is to be toasty and talked about, look no further than the head-turning, faux-fur olive maxi coat.
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bebe Faux Fur Maxi Coat, $, available at bebe
REFY Plum Lip Collection
The onset of autumn might have some people thinking of sunset-coloured trees, cinnamon drinks and baked pumpkin goods; for us, it’s all about the arrival of vampy makeup. A wine-stained lip is arguably the most sophisticated makeup trend for this time of year and REFY is joining the party with a brand-new, plum-hued lip combo. Comprising a dome-shaped Blur Liner and tinted lip gloss, the kit lends a plummy ombre effect that can be diffused by day and built up for a statement look come cocktail hour.
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REFY Plum Lip Collection, $, available at REFY
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