Now that autumn is upon us we have been seeking out fresh wardrobe inspiration, and what better place to start finding it then the LMFF runway! Below we have put together mega edit of the best trends as seen on the LMFF runway to get us through the cooler seasons – all looks are available in store right now. To review all the runway videos, images and to find your nearest stockist, visit lmff.com/shoptherunway and winter proof your wardrobe today.
PASTELS & SORBET
The pretty pastels and sweet sorbet palettes that emerged strongly in spring/summer have found their way into the autumn/winter collections as we couldn’t be happier. As the temperature drops, thank goodness these warm palettes will stick around to brighten grey days.

L-R – Kate Sylvester, Lisa Ho, Camilla & Marc, Christopher Esber, Something Else
COBALT BLUE
Blue is definitely a dominant colour for autumn/winter, appearing in different guises through so many Australian designer ranges on the runway. The best thing about this shade of blue is it suits pretty much everyone and will provide a punchy lift to your winter wardrobe.

L-R – Jac & Jack, Gary Bigeni, Dion Lee, Jack London, Something Else
PRINTS
Prints are IT right now. Matching or clashing, in every garment style, in a range of prints from landscapes, florals and digital, you can’t escape 2012 without being seduced by the bold fun of it all.

L-R – Karen Walker, Bianca Spender, Jolet, LIFEwithBIRD, Manning Cartell

L-R - Leonard Street, White Suede, Dion Lee, Lisa Ho, Romance Was Born
SHEERS
Sheer fabrics cast a romantic spell accross the most elegant collections this season. Ideal for both day and night, modern sheer paneled garments reveal just enough to captivate the imagination.

L-R – Nicola Finetti, Bianca Spender, Toni Maticevski, Kirrily Johnston
LACE
Lace is a perennial player in fashion and this year reemerges with a vengeance to articulate an ultra-femme appeal in both day and eveningwear.

L-R – Lover, Rodeo Show, Shona Joy, Collette Dinnigan, Nevenka
LEATHER
It’s fair to say the fashion pack tend to get slightly obsessed with a certain fabrication every so often, and right now, leather is having it’s ‘moment’. It’s rockin’, it’s cool, it’s sexy – if you haven’t embraced your own leather moment just yet, we suspect it’s only a matter of time.

L-R – Aurelio Costarella, Jolet, Flannel, Gary Bigeni (top), Ellery (bottom)
THE CROP PANT
The crop pant is the definitive pant style of the season and can be worn with flats for a chic casual look, or with heels for the office. It also a sexy evening alternative and versitile enough to be worn in any fabrication, colour or print. We love this flattering transeasonal style.

L-R – Magdalena Velevska, Therese Rawsthorne, Dion Lee, Arthur Galan AG, bassike
COATS
This season a stunning winter coat should be your main seasonal statement. A costly item, but think of the cost per wear, it is a true investment that will make your winter a warm and happy one. Our clever Australian designers know exactly what weight and features you need to get you through the coming seasons.

L-R – Collette Dinnigan, Jolet, Morrison, Arthur Galan AG

L-R - Carl Kapp, Ellery, Karen Walker
What a lovely winter it will be. All styles are available in store now. To review runway videos, images and to find your nearest stockist, visit lmff.com/shoptherunway today.
Images by Lucas Dawson Photography.