Fashion: The eight key pieces you'll need for autumn/winter

As the new collections begin to emerge, Stephanie Smith picks out eight statement looks from the High Street to see you through the season in style.
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THE BROCADE DRESS: Anokhi Arden print dress, £129, at East. The return to rich texture sees a season of embellishment and embroidery, rich decoration and opulent detail, encrusted jewels and sequins, embossed velvets and also brocades, which offer wearable options for daytime. The beautiful raised floral pattern of this dress is reminiscent of tapestry and exotic carpets. Team with suede boots.1. 

THE BROCADE DRESS: Anokhi Arden print dress, £129, at East. The return to rich texture sees a season of embellishment and embroidery, rich decoration and opulent detail, encrusted jewels and sequins, embossed velvets and also brocades, which offer wearable options for daytime. The beautiful raised floral pattern of this dress is reminiscent of tapestry and exotic carpets. Team with suede boots.
1. THE BROCADE DRESS: Anokhi Arden print dress, £129, at East. The return to rich texture sees a season of embellishment and embroidery, rich decoration and opulent detail, encrusted jewels and sequins, embossed velvets and also brocades, which offer wearable options for daytime. The beautiful raised floral pattern of this dress is reminiscent of tapestry and exotic carpets. Team with suede boots.

Take a bold splash of confidence, mix with an impressive dash of intelligence, add a judicious shake of quirkiness and fold in a generous spoonful of opulence. There you have it – the very distinctive blend of autumn/winter 2016 fashion.

Textures are plush and luxurious, from velvets and brocades to shearling and rich leathers, plus sumptuous knits and quality woven wools.

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Colours range from earth tones of warm taupe, clay and intense sea grey through a palette of hopeful sky blues to intense meadow green, exotic cedar and soft spicy mustard, and then playful pops of vibrant glowing red, mauve pink and rich deep purple.

2. The Shearling Jacket - M&S Collection jacket, to come from Marks & Spencer.
Shearling jackets and coats are the new outdoor wear It pieces for the season. This shearling biker style from Marks & Spencer offers a wearable option, a chic way to add luxurious cosy texture to casual and weekend look, and to add dress-down cool (and warmth) to smarter and evening looks.2. The Shearling Jacket - M&S Collection jacket, to come from Marks & Spencer.
Shearling jackets and coats are the new outdoor wear It pieces for the season. This shearling biker style from Marks & Spencer offers a wearable option, a chic way to add luxurious cosy texture to casual and weekend look, and to add dress-down cool (and warmth) to smarter and evening looks.
2. The Shearling Jacket - M&S Collection jacket, to come from Marks & Spencer. Shearling jackets and coats are the new outdoor wear It pieces for the season. This shearling biker style from Marks & Spencer offers a wearable option, a chic way to add luxurious cosy texture to casual and weekend look, and to add dress-down cool (and warmth) to smarter and evening looks.

Shapes are clean and structured, yet flowing, allowing volume and drama. High necklines and wide trousers or midi-length dresses and skirts celebrate fabric, silhouette and maybe even modesty – albeit with pure feminine confidence.

Bearing all this in mind, and as the High Street collections make their way into our shops and department stores, here are eight key pieces and themes to seek out right now.

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