Autumn is right around the corner. Expect the weather to be cooler and the fashion to be louder. Layered clothing, darker shades and longer sleeves are trends that will dominate this season.

New Look, a British global fashion retailer with a chain of high street shops, has just released its Autumn/ Winter 2014 collection comprising a color palette inspired from solid marine and military, stormy seas and dark skies.

Deep blues and greens are accented with pops of neon and offset with khaki and muted tones. Cable knit jumpers, wool pea coats, Breton stripes and heavy military boots are key.

The sports wear in the new collection is urban influenced. Joggers, tees and baseball jackets are given a luxe update with the use of zips, paneling and texture.

Tailoring is slim and tapered with a modern update on checks, dogtooth and contrast paneling. Long wool overcoats and PU details showcase a darker direction for formal wear. Slogan sweats alongside pastel hues give a Parisian-chic edge that adds a touch of prep to the collection.

The Tokyo Laundry concession offers streetwise pieces, fronted by hoodies and shirts in bright colors and soft, comfy materials.

New Look’s latest collection features this season’s most coveted key pieces and trends.

Fabrics are smooth and futuristic and decoration comes in bold linear patterns, flashes of pink and daring animal prints. Think sculpted shapes, layering and graphic black and white.

Relaxed day wear sees brushed cotton-check shirting mixed with chunky knitwear and felted wool in gritty khaki tones. Boyfriend jeans and acid washes update the denim collection.

Landing in-store in time to address every festive fashion challenge, New Look’s evening story revisits the late 1960s for fabulous party wear. Lush velvets and shimmering metallics are covered with embellishment, complemented by gorgeously bejeweled party shoes.

Lingerie has never looked more feminine or eye-catching. Nightwear is captivating in dark floral prints and lace underwear is almost too pretty to cover up.

Throughout the entire collection, eye-catching embroidery, fringing and flashes of fluoro transform easy pieces into absolute must-haves. Checks are a big deal in everything from elegant tailoring, statement clutches and killer heels to cosy scarves, sweaters and blanket coats. Outerwear is varied and stylish; parkas with uber-luxe furry hoods, cocoon coats in bold checks and pastels and over-sized boyfriend coats in mannish checks. Throw in some soft faux fur in the form of scarves, snoods and stoles, or as detailing on bags. In contrast, footwear toughens up with chunky soles, textural interest and metal hardware.

The Autumn/ Winter 2014 collection at New Look is a jaw dropper allowing women to mix and match every single piece to show off their own style. Adding one of the collection’s statement accessories will finish the look with a trendy yet classic look that will drop jaws and turn heads.

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