This season's fashion return to classic styling has seen the resurgence of quality fabrics from craftsmen all over the world, especially the artisans of Italy traditionally the home of butter soft leather, sumptuous silks and lace along with other fine fabrics.
The fashion advantage the Italians have this season is that they have a fine heritage of producing such fabrics along with an inherent sense of style that is integral to autumn and winters key catwalk trends.
Whatever your age think along the lines of the fashion greats and adopt a look of grown up sophisticated chic and you will be on the right tracks, the trend itself is ageless.
Pay homage to these great craftsmen and fashion designers by fusing quality fabrics with a few must have pieces to build your capsule collection of autumn / winter elegance.
For example the classic pencil skirt or shift dress is instantly updated when in leather, worn below the knee. Just remember to style the tougher textiles of a leather skirt with a pretty floral silk blouse, and you can use the same principle with scarves on a leather dress.
Not only do these quality fabrics offer superb value for money, the classic styles will give the pieces a certain longevity that is worth every penny and this trend is extremely versatile. Many of the looks are equally suited to a dinner date as they are a day in the office.
As we enter Spring wear the pieces with a few of the new trends or simply put them in your wardrobe and wait for the next classic clothing revolution!