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Fashion

NEW SEASON, NEW NAMES

What makes a good fashion brand? One that’s dynamic? That dazzles and delights? That dares you to step outside of your comfort zone? All of the above, actually. Meet the clutch of buzzy new fashion brands that master do-it-all dressing. These are the big names that deliver on autumn’s key trends. Powerful outerwear, tick. Fearless shapes, tick. High-octane glamour, tick. Here's what you need to know.

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Dion Lee

Lowdown: Flying the flag for Australian fashion is Dion Lee who specialises in deconstructed suiting and dramatic embellishment.

Métier: Good tailoring.

SHOP DION LEE

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Mugler

Lowdown: It’s all about shapewear as streetwear at Mugler, where bralette tops and body-skimming dresses reign supreme.

Métier: Fashion that celebrates a woman’s curves.

SHOP MUGLER

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Emilia Wickstead

Lowdown: Got an event? Make queen of sophisticated dresses Emilia Wickstead – who is loved by the likes of Alexa Chung, Duchess of Cambridge and Gigi Hadid – your go-to.

Métier: Elegant silhouettes make formal dressing a cinch.

EMILIA WICKSTEAD COMING SOON

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Mônot

Lowdown: Newcomer brand Mônot – designed by Lebanese Eli Mizrahi – will ensure you turn heads thanks to its scene-stealing dresses and daring sensibility.

Métier: No-holds-barred glamour.

MÔNOT COMING SOON

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Sonia Rykiel

Lowdown: Take a dive into the 1970s, care of Sonia Rykiel. The French fashion label is a byword for retro knits with perennial appeal.

Métier: Easy pieces, fit for the Left Bank.

SHOP SONIA RYKIEL

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Nensi Dojaka

Lowdown: Albanian designer Nensi Dojaka riffs on 1990s minimalism, creating tailoring inspired by lingerie and – by proxy – reinventing the power suit for the modern woman.

Métier: Cut-outs and muted tones.

SHOP NENSI DOJAKA

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The Row

Lowdown: Simple, discrete and timeless, The Row is the design-led label by fashion favourites Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen.

Métier: Undone cool and uncompromising quality.

THE ROW COMING SOON

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Róhe

Lowdown: Add Amsterdam label Róhe to your wishlist, ASAP. Its boxy blazers, go-anywhere midi-dresses and trendy off-the-shoulder tops epitomise the coolest way to dress right now.

Métier: Classic shapes with a modern twist.

SHOP RÓHE

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Wardrobe NYC

Lowdown: How do we define modern luxury? Clothes that are easy to wear? That don’t harm the planet? That look effortless but polished? Wardrobe NYC delivers all of the above, with an attainable price point.

Métier: Versatile, capsule wardrobe staples.

SHOP WARDROBE NYC

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Kika Vargas

Lowdown: If you like silhouettes that verge into the dramatic, choose one of Kiki Vargas’ daring bubble skirts or statement shoulder tops.

Métier: Pieces that ensure you’ll own the room.

SHOP KIKA VARGAS

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Norma Kamali

Lowdown: Whether she’s designing a bikini brief, or a body-con dress, Norma Kamali, who's been in fashion since the seventies, knows how to walk the line of sexy – and she gets it just right.

Métier: Halter-neck dresses that will dazzle for cocktail hour.

SHOP NORMA KAMALI

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Mr Mittens

Lowdown: We love the origin story of Mr Mittens: founder Stéphanie Caulier was inspired to start a capsule of hand-knit pieces in 2007 after a visit to a knitting cafe in New York.

Métier: Chunky cable-knit cardigans to wear all autumn long.

SHOP MR MITTENS

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Duvetica

Lowdown: If you’re wrapping up, make sure it’s in a coat by Duvetica, the Italian label has long been the go-to for the finest puffer jackets.

Métier: Attention to detail: each coat is water repellant and made with the softest of goose down.

SHOP DUVETICA

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