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What’s great about British fashion? • As the nation’s fashion industry finds itself at a crossroads, the British Fashion Council’s new CEO Laura Weir explores a renewed sense of energy and optimism

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Walk on THE WILD side • No matter where you look this season, you’ll be sure to spot leopard. The familiar print made a roaring return to the catwalk, with a fresh point of view that prioritises a prim and proper approach and a femme-fatale silhouette, as seen at Fendi. Think skirt suits, car coats and floor-trailing hemlines that almost prowl all on their own.

Talia BYRE • Designer Talia Lipkin-Connor is making her mark on the industry by honouring her family’s long-standing trade

A FOREVER muse • Jane Birkin has a cult-like following for a reason. Marissa Meltzer explores why the fashion icon’s legacy still resonates today

Up the ANTE • Don’t save the sparkle for this season’s glitziest invitations: sequins are made to shine at any hour. Embrace the texture that they bring by wearing them with your favourite cashmere, a barn jacket or an oversized wool coat, as well as a polished pair of loafers. It’s a sure way to brighten the day for everyone around you.

Basic INSTINCT • Meet the new go-to brands for polished wardrobe staples

The MATRIX • A biker jacket is a staple. Leather boots, a must. Maybe you’ve worn a leather midi skirt for a season. But all together? The new call to arms for anyone wanting to toughen up their winter wardrobe is for luscious leather from top to toe. At Fendi and Tod’s, the look was defined by sleek A-line silhouettes, while Sarah Burton at Givenchy’s take was decidedly edgier – pencil skirts and jackets worn with nothing underneath. Of course, leather is an investment, but this approach has enduring appeal.

BRING the DRAMA • THIS SEASON IS ALL ABOUT ELEVATED GLAMOUR. TRADE IN YOUR USUAL ALL-BLACK LOOK FOR ONE DUSTED IN CRYSTALS, OR CHOOSE HEAD-TO-TOE WHITE FOR A SLEEK STATEMENT. EITHER WAY, MAKE SURE YOU’RE PARTY-READY

AFTER dark • WHETHER IT’S FOR A COCKTAIL DÎNATOIRE OR LATE-NIGHT SOIRÉE, MAKE AN IMPRESSION THIS PARTY SEASON BY KEEPING YOUR GO-TO DRESS CODE BLACK WITH A SIDE OF DIAMONDS

WHITE hot • LEAN INTO A SNOWY COLOUR PALETTE FOR A CLEAN, POLISHED TAKE ON WINTER DRESSING. SLEEK AND QUIETLY SENSUAL, IT’S A LOOK THAT WILL INJECT INSTANT ENERGY INTO THE FESTIVE SEASON

Break the CYCLE • Fitness goals escaping you? Variation could be just the trick you’re missing

SHORT ’n’ sweet • Dior’s new creative director Jonathan Anderson is ushering in a fresh era at the storied French house — and his Bow Bag has shot straight to the top of our wishlists. Style yours with candy-hued pastels for an elevated way to sweeten the season.

POINT of VIEW • Saint Laurent glasses are a chic way to put the day ahead into perspective. For sunshine-filled winter mornings, reach for wraparound shades with the YSL monogram, and for evenings curled up with a book, opt for vintage-inspired frames subtly embellished with the brand’s logo

Joie de VIVRE! • GET INTO THE FESTIVE MOOD WITH THE MOST DAZZLING PARTY-BEAUTY INSPIRATION, AND RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH ELLE’S INSIDER GUIDE TO LONGEVITY

TURN BACK TIME • AS THE LONGEVITY MOVEMENT EXPLODES IN POPULARITY, LOTTE JEFFS GOES IN SEARCH OF THE TREATMENTS AND FORMULAS THAT PROMISE TO REVERSE AGEING

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