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SWEATER WEATHER
One of my absolute favourite times of the entire year is approaching fast yet again. After a long and sticky summer, October is the much-needed gift that keeps on giving; a few gorgeous beach days here and there, stunning sunsets, and all-around chillier weather, which means we can start switching up our outfits and finally dip into our autumn wardrobes. BY JULIA COELHO
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he Autumn/Winter runway shows appeared on the fashion scene just before lockdown restrictions were implemented throughout Europe. Since that time, the fashion industry as a whole has experienced a real upheaval; one that was already brewing slowly but has only been further accelerated by the inevitable situation birthed from this historical and unique time we are living in. The word ‘trend’ is fast becoming a rude word in sartorial circles. Thanks to a heightened focus on sustainability, the desire to reduce waste, and an increased emphasis on pieces that truly stand the test of time, seasons are gradually becoming obsolete. It seems as though our insatiable need for newness, and with it, immediacy, is finally waning. We just need to take a look at the boom in second-hand and resale markets to really get a glimpse of the shift we are undergoing as a society. For any fellow fashion 82
lovers out there, this doesn’t mean that trends are officially out the window, but I think it’s more about being conscious to avoid those that will have a palpably
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boots to streamlined tailoring, there's a great deal to love on the high street this season; and most of it can surely be found already in your wardrobes, or in second-hand shops. Versatility is the buzzword on all of our lips, and with our lives inevitably becoming increasingly centred around comfort and practicality, I think we can safely say that we are very much on board.
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short shelf life and instead focus on longevity, wearability and utility; concepts that transcend season and fads. With all of that said, this year is no less exciting than those gone by. From cosy knits and edgy
Ah, music to my ears! If there's one thing I obsess over the most during the autumn months, it would have to be my beloved combat boots. It’s an evergrowing collection, for sure, but these days I find that I prefer buying one really good quality pair, and wearing them to death with pretty much everything, until they're literally falling apart at the soles. Chunky iterations GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020
