The Tinted Shades

Last year, black severely shaped tiny sunglasses were the absolute la touche finale of any street style ensemble. This year, the cult style makes way for tinted shades in varying hues adorned by the boldest of tonal dressers. However, if you’re still linking elbows with your Le Specs Lolitas, take a deep exhale because they’re still going to be out there.

Shop: Karen Walker Paradise Sunglasses in Tangerine, $349

The White Boot

The key to making any outfit pop, be it neutrals, pastels or brights, is dressing from the feet up. If your end game is maximum impact, white boots are a non-negotiable.

Shop: Mi Piaci Ryder Ankle Boot, $300 (was $360)

The Longline Coat

The longline coat is the cherry on top of a perfectly tonal outfit.  It makes anyone’s colour or print clashing efforts look intentional and cohesive, seamlessly. Stuck for ways to wear it? Our fashion editor shows you how to rock the trans-seasonal saviour four ways.

Shop: Country Road Double Faced Wool Coat, $549

The Bike Short

Hold on to your Mr Molten and unsweetened almond flat white because bike shorts are most definitely happening (and are going to continue to happen). Hanging out the bottom of your mini skirt,  peeping from under your blazer or holding up your slip dress, bike shorts are pushing fashion frontiers. Fortune favours the bold, after all.

Shop: I. AM. GIA Aurora Short, $140 AUD

The Check Blazer (again)

Gone are the days of the Gucci fur loafer. But like last year, the prominence of the check blazer remains a steady item having returned even bigger. Literally. We’re talking power shoulders, oversized proportions and almost always accompanied by a coordinating trouser or skirt.

Shop: Zara Check Blazer, $139

The Boiler Suit

We’ve made our case in favour of the jumpsuit before, and we’ll make it again. The infinitely versatile one-and-done gives you options aplenty to inject your style ‘tude through accessory choices, be it jandals (yes, that’s a thing now), boots, sunglasses or statement earrings. It’s got that I’ve-been-doing-this-fashion-thing-for-a-while-now vibe, and who doesn’t want that kind of rep?

Shop: YEEZY Jumpsuit, $180 USD from Yeezy Supply

The Faux Fur Jacket

Teddy bear coats were seen everywhere in NY, but alas, have already fallen to the wayside. But given that Auckland’s temperatures are less likely to exceed 16 degrees, we’re pinning faux fur coats to make a presence for their warmth and high-end meets high street sensibility. It’s got editor chic written all over it.

Shop: Stand Leopard-print Faux Fur Jacket, $413 USD from Net-a-Porter

The Ugly Sneaker

While this trending item doesn’t win the vote of every editor at FQ, the ugly sneaker shows sartorial bravery – and there’s nothing wrong with that. Appealing to those obsessed with nostalgia, the ugly sneaker has become acceptable for every season and every occasion.

Shop: Balenciaga Triple S Sneaker, $1,245 from David Jones

The Satin Skirt

… And the sweat(er)shirt? The slip skirt – or dress – has proven itself to be a hardworking staple in the wardrobe. It’s adaptable, it’s comfortable and it’s feminine. Worn with sweaters, sweatshirts, shirts and jackets, the satin skirt brings a vulnerability and femininity to edgier pieces and adds breathing space to ladylike shoes by drawing the eye down to the ankles.

Shop: Witchery Satin Insert Skirt, $199.90

The PVC Bag

Want to brag about your goodie bag steals? No, no, we joke. The PVC bag has been doing the rounds over the past 12 months, but given NZFW’s dawn-til-dusk demands, a carry-all is a must for front rowers. And why not take advantage of all of its see-through-ness to sport your fashionable beauty items, stationery and keep cup?

Shop: Staud Shirley Tote, $210 USD from My Theresa