The Best Street Style Trends To Try For Fall/Winter 2024
Fun-loving fuzzies, novelty bags, and futuristic mirrored pieces—’tis the season to go all out!
By Gracia Phang - published
From Muppets-inspired coats for those heading to cooler climes to mirrored numbers perfect for ringing in the new year, embrace your inner child with this season’s latest street style trends.
1. The Muppets
Like our favourite ensemble of puppets with varying characters and colours, fun-loving fur (and faux fur) coats are the unofficial uniform to ward against dipping temperatures. Other than being extremely warm, a vibrant topper adds a touch of whimsy and personality to an otherwise practical winter wardrobe of neutral staples. Lean towards the mob wife aesthetic with a matching coat and voluminous hat, or take a cue from Stella McCartney with a full pastel pink ensemble for that sophisticated and modern sensibility. These highly textured treasures will give you the warm, fuzzy feeling you crave this time of the year.
2. Out Of Wack
It’s the time of the year to parade your most eccentric accessories and top of the list this season is the novelty bag. This playful element will surely start conversations and forge instant friendships wherever you go. While Chanel is typically the champion of fun minaudières, JW Anderson entered the chat in his men’s fall/winter 2022 show with the debut of his pigeon bags, and has been a constant contender ever since.
Clockwise from left: Bag, $1,340, JW Anderson. Bag, $2,200, Loewe.Bag, $5,495, Judith Leiber Couture. Bag, Thom Browne. Bag, $4,470, Moschino.
Of course, you can always trust Moschino for its teddy bags, and its newest update: food-inspired fare like baguette and celery mega clutches, or opt for Thom Browne’s sophisticated yet practical animal bags for a touch of pizzazz.
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3. Star Spangled
Fashion loves a good futuristic moment as much as a fabulous party piece, and the silver mirrored number is a perfect blend of both. Go for cool street-chic pairings like a sequinned jacket worn over casual denim midi and suede boots, or a quintessential Rabanne disc top juxtaposed with gorpcore cargo shorts. Take your mirrored number to more formal events, like Dua Lipa, who paired her Courrèges floor-grazing gown with a statement necklace and luscious scarlet locks, giving major mermaid vibes at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
4. Set the Scene
Like photographs of the favourite moments you’d like to share with the world, try picture-perfect, postcard-worthy scenes plastered across shirts, frocks and sweaters.
From left to right: T-shirt, Balmain. Dress, $3,420, Rabanne at Farfetch. Sweater, $1,340, JW Anderson.
These prints-on-fits act like a well-loved memory, an escape, or a moodboard for an upcoming vacation—they can even be a bond-forming exploration of the relationship between an individual and a place. And, of course, you can take it as an artistic expression of the trends.
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5. To the Max
As the weather turns, it’s time to update our wardrobes with the latest leathers. And we’re not thinking about just miniskirts and jackets, but the major player—a leather trench coat. Giving off a very Matrix vibe, this tough outerwear exudes an equal amount of no-nonsense energy and a cool timelessness. Cloak yours in denim classics, or punctuate them with leather boots.
6. In Fine Form
Architectural shapes bring out the drama, while solid bold hues give that added finesse without the need for prints and textures. Keep it sleek with a single standout number; or add layers to the form of choice; or you can brave it with a set in the same colour family. The whole idea is to have fun with your fit. And be sure to keep your hair and makeup
polished, and let your fit do the talking—it’s time to take life and excitement onto the fashion street.
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7. Stomping Ground
As we enter the fall/winter season, boots are out in full force. First coming into view at Bottega Veneta, Hermès and the like last fall, then seen as Queen Bey’s steppers of choice at her Renaissance World Tour soon after, thigh-skimming boots are riding on strong at Fendi and Gucci this season, but with a more approachable and laid-back take.
From left to right: Boot, $2,975, Alexander McQueen. Boot, $3,041, Rick Owens at Farfetch. Boot, $1,650, Proenza Schouler.
Style your skin-tight patent version with a shirtdress and tie combination; or do a chic-combat take with matching leather gloves and crisp utilitarian shorts set and slicked back hair; or go wild with python boots worn under leather shorts. Whether you do it with a cheeky peek of skin or fully covered, just know that when it comes to boots, thigh’s the limit.
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8. In the Hood
We’ve got the movie Dune and Saint Laurent to thank for the renewed interest in hoods. While the mentioned have got the minimal, mysterious and sophisticated look nailed down, this season’s take is geared towards a more fuss-free and character-filled vibe. Perfect as a transitional element, fuzzy hoods are worn with both tailored blazers and knitted co-ords; meanwhile, oversized hoodies take centre stage in a utilitarian-themed ensemble.