12 statement pieces to complete your autumn wardrobe

17 April 2025
By Fashion Quarterly

Make your mark without saying a word, it’s all about how you wear these key autumn trends.

As crisp mornings arrive and leaves begin to fall, autumn offers the perfect moment to recalibrate your look with bold, directional pieces. Think power tailoring with a twist, flashes of leopard print, sleek leather separates, and accessories that add an element of surprise. Embrace rich textures, sculptural shapes and a palette of earthy tones for an effortlessly elevated look that speaks volumes without saying a word. Taking cues from the ‘Statement Piece’ shoot in our Autumn 2025 issue, we’ve rounded up the 12 trends that will be making a statement this season. 

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Photography by Liv Kirkpatrick. Styled by Rachel Morton.

The ’90s boot

Get the look: Stolen Girlfriends Club ‘Moto Queen’ shearling jacket, $1199. Mi Piaci ‘Khloe’ ankle boot, $420. Flatlist ‘Ford’ sunglasses, $435.

Mi Piaci 'Khloe' ankle boot, $420.
Staud Wally boot, $1050.
Alohas Rocky black leather boots, $770.
Photography by Liv Kirkpatrick. Styled by Rachel Morton.

The power suit

Get the look: Camilla and Marc ‘Oud’ blazer, $960, and ‘Oud’ pant, $600. Jasmin Sparrow ‘Ines’ earrings, $350. Hermès slides, POA.

Photography by Liv Kirkpatrick. Styled by Rachel Morton.

The trench

Get the look: Rory William Docherty ‘Origami’ pocket shirt, $695, ‘The Resort’ trench, $1630, and ‘Wide leg Resort’ chino, $645. Mi Piaci ‘Doll’ heel in oxblood, $280.

Camilla and Marc 'Oud' blazer, $960.
Camilla and Marc 'Oud' pant, $600.
Ganni Bonded Cotton Trench Coat, $1,469 from Seletti Concept Store.
Photography by Liv Kirkpatrick. Styled by Rachel Morton.

Leopard print

Get the look: Ganni fine merino jacquard leopard polo, $559, from Workshop. COS sculpted hoop earrings, $69, and oversized quilted clutch, $690.

Ganni Leopard print denim mini dress, $589 from Workshop.
La Tribe Mya Mule, $279.
Anine Bing Bridget shirt, $649 from Superette.
Photography by Liv Kirkpatrick. Styled by Rachel Morton.

The little black party dress

Get the look: Aje ‘Violette’ bubble dress, $570. Mi Piaci ‘Julie’ flat, $260.  Bows and stockings, stylist’s own.

Photography by Liv Kirkpatrick. Styled by Rachel Morton.

After dark attire

Get the look: Harris Tapper ‘Ophelia’ tee beaded orchid, $699. Reine ‘Estelle’ evening skirt, $1495. COS ‘Tasselled Framed’ clutch, $500. Mi Piaci ‘Erica’ flat, $260.

Harris Tapper Mira Lace Dress, $729.
Aje 'Violette' bubble dress, $570.
Hansen & Gretel Anya gown, $595.
Photography by Liv Kirkpatrick. Styled by Rachel Morton.

The slingback

Get the look: Beach Brains overshirt, $289. Mi Piaci ‘Dustie’ slingback heels in leopard, $260. Silk & Steel ‘Lattice’ earrings, $109.

Alias Mae Violet Heel, $279 from Superette.
Kathryn Wilson Chelsea Slingback, $299.
Nicole Rebstock Sevilla slingback heel, $329.
Photography by Liv Kirkpatrick. Styled by Rachel Morton.

Shades of grey

Get the look: Juliette Hogan ‘Mantelle’ coat, $1199. twenty-seven names ‘Eliza’ long-sleeved knit, $650. Rebe ‘Rebe’ blazer, $595. Flatlist ‘Penn’ sunglasses, $375.

Photography by Liv Kirkpatrick. Styled by Rachel Morton.

The statement jacket

Get the look: R.M.Williams ‘Murray’ wax cruiser jacket, $649. Harris Tapper ‘Canal’ skirt black silk,$399. Rory William Docherty ‘Fur’ shearling shoulder bag, $2398.

Toteme Wool Coat, $3,047 from Net-A-Porter.
Veronica Beard Suz Suede Dickey Coat in Whiskey, $3,750 from Muse Boutique.
Acne Studios faux fur jacket, $3,229.
Photography by Liv Kirkpatrick. Styled by Rachel Morton.

Plum accessories

Get the look: COS peaked leather hood, $399. Rory William Docherty ‘The Resort’ trench, $1630.

St Agni woven mini tote, $555.
Magda Butrym leather gloves, $1,380.
Gucci sunglasses, $649 from Superette.
Photography by Liv Kirkpatrick. Styled by Rachel Morton.

Non-stop leather

Get the look: Anine Bing ‘Luca’ jacket, $1099, and ‘Kam’ short, $460, both from Maman. Leather gloves, stylist’s own.

Photography by Liv Kirkpatrick. Styled by Rachel Morton.

The ‘It’ bag

Get the look: Chloé ‘Bracelet’ bag, $3429, from Workshop. Reine ‘Nina’ coat, $1895. COS ‘Mismatched Molten’ ear climbers, $125.

Anine Bing 'Luca' jacket, $1099.
Anine Bing 'Kam' short, $460.
Gucci Horsebit-detailed leather gloves, $1,238 from Net-A-Porter.
Camillia and Marc Millie bag, $780.
Yu Mei Antonia bag in umber suede, $1,495.

Photography: Liv Kirkpatrick 
Fashion Editor: Rachel Morton
Model: Sky via Super Mgmt 
Hair and make-up: Leisa Welch 
Creative Director: Georgia Bramley
Editor-in-Chief: Sarah Murray 

This article originally appeared in Fashion Quarterly‘s Autumn 2025 issue.

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