These autumn / winter 2017 fashion trends are already landing in stores...

We may only be halfway through our proper summer, but it would be foolish to ignore the fresh batch of autumn 2017 trends that is just around the corner. From futuristic fabrics, to tonal dressing, fashion’s throwing some frivolous, and some revolutionary ideas our way next season - and there’s nothing to stop you from getting ahead of the pack and working a few of these into your wardrobe right now. These are the trends worth noting...

When Karl Lagerfeld built a Chanel rocket launchpad in the middle of the Grand Palais, the trend for space-age fabrics was confirmed. Fluid silver lamé was used for evening dresses at Paco Rabanne, while Christopher Kane used iridescent foil and J.W. Anderson declared chainmail to be the unexpected new party fabric.Raf Simons made his debut at Calvin Klein, coating every outerwear option in his collection in clear plastic. Elsewhere, Miu Miu, Roksanda and Fendi also went big on the patent and PVC.Roksanda, Preen and more of the big names in London decided that it was time for us to brush up on our colour coordination, championing top-to-toe tonal dressing for all. The key to getting it right for now, it seems, is to offset with one accessory in a contrasting hue.

Was Her Majesty The Queen on Stella McCartney's moodboard? Yes, it seems, if the quilted green jackets and silk headscarves that dominated on the designer's catwalk are anything to go by. Teamed with heritage checks, the key to making it 2017-ready is all in the proportions.

Prada, Mulberry and Lemaire led the charge for a cord revival, reimagined in new, feminine silhouettes. The new corduroys come in blush, terracotta or teal - a far cry from the geography professors of yesteryear.

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