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Our Fashion Trend Top Trumps

Looking to up your fashion game this season? With a fresh batch of winning autumn/winter 2018 looks on the cards, we’re harking back to the nostalgic playground game Top Trumps (need a quick refresher? Basically, each player picks a category – in this case, cost-per-wear rating, seduction factor – and the player with the highest value wins) – to show you how to wear the biggest trends of the season, and guarantee first place in the style stakes. Let’s play…

Prada - jumper / Acne Studios - jumper (worn underneath) / Koche - jogging bottoms / Gianvito Rossi - boots

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Girl on fire

With red-hot hues and clashing prints the order of the day this season, fire up your look with a standout sweater and look-at-me trousers – worn together, or mixed and matched with just about anything in your wardrobe. This season’s motto: live for the clash.

Cost-per-wear rating 48
Seduction factor 25
Trendsetting kudos 32
Compliment generator  21
Heirloom potential 12

Set the world on fire

Balenciaga - scarf, cardigan and shoes / Versus Versace - leggings / Medea - bag

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Logo lover

Street-smart logos have the last word this season. Pledge your brand allegiance and swathe yourself in the graphic motifs, topped off with some punchy shoes. (And yes, leggings are back.)

Cost-per-wear rating 32
Seduction factor 21
Trendsetting kudos 48
Compliment generator 21
Heirloom potential 12

Make a statement

AGOLDE - jacket and jeans / SLVRLAKE - jacket (on mannequin - coming soon) / Gianvito Rossi - boots

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Straight talking

The jeans to be seen in right now? This season’s relaxed-fit, full-length, straight-leg styles are a little bit 90s and a lot comfortable. Trade in the trainers for a pair of low heels.

Cost-per-wear rating 50
Seduction factor 8
Trendsetting kudos 32
Compliment generator 12
Heirloom potential 10

Find your true blues

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Gucci jeans

Alex Perry - dress / Galvan - jacket / Nita Suri - bag

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Leather domination

Super soft, mega glossy and downright sassy, autumn/winter’s head-to-toe leather looks (think sophisticated midi dresses, Matrix-style coats and sleek headbands) mean business. Seduction factor guaranteed.

Cost-per-wear rating 40 
Seduction factor 50
Trendsetting kudos 13
Compliment generator 25
Heirloom potential 17

Get the gloss

MSGM - coat and trousers / Helmut Lang - top / Balenciaga - boots

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Modern checks

Trad tweeds, bold plaids, Prince of Wales prints: once-fusty heritage checks get a new, modern swagger courtesy of oversized tartan puffers, wide-leg trousers and ankle boots. Our tip? Don’t be afraid to double (quintuple, even!) up.

Cost-per-wear rating 45
Seduction factor 4
Trendsetting kudos 38
Compliment generator 24
Heirloom potential 50

Find your check mate

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Paco Rabanne - scarf / Givenchy - top / Theory - trousers

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Rodeo drive

Fringing, a sparkly bandana and a pair of kick-flares can only mean one thing: we’re channelling all-out Dallas glam this autumn. Wait for the compliments to come rollin’ in. (Works brilliantly with a big blow-dry and Dolly Parton on repeat.)

Cost-per-wear rating 25
Seduction factor 18
Trendsetting kudos 30
Compliment generator 46
Heirloom potential 10

Go West(ern)

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Halpern - jumpsuit / Carvela - shoes 

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Wild zebra 

With zebra the animal du jour, unleash your wild side and work the standout stripy print (the sparklier, the better) from head to toe. Fierce.

Cost-per-wear rating 18
Seduction factor 30
Trendsetting kudos 45
Compliment generator 21
Heirloom potential 12

Go wild

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Sci-fi futurist 

How to future-proof your wardrobe? Stock up on lashings of silver, neon and some high-shine leather. Out-there, yes – but trust us: stellar style status will be yours. Ski goggles, optional.

Cost-per-wear rating 10
Seduction factor 6
Trendsetting kudos 50
Compliment generator 21
Heirloom potential 15

Boldly go

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