Layered tailoring is the catwalk trend you need to know

Layered tailoring catwalk collage

Credit: Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu, Prada

Fashion


Layered tailoring is the catwalk trend you need to know

By Kitty McGee

4 months ago

3 min read

According to the catwalks, tailoring is what we should be layering for autumn. Taking inspiration from Miu Miu, Prada, Bottega Veneta and Fendi, where we saw everything from layered pops of bright knits to tunics over tailored trousers, this is how to layer tailoring.


Tailoring is a major trend this season, with the catwalks offering up playful styling tips and ways to introduce colour or layer shirting and knits with suiting in fresh new ways.  Generally, tailoring took on a more feminine silhouette this season, with more skirt suits and cinched-in waists. There were also more low-key ways to wear tailoring, too – from double shirting worn over skirts to layered knits, collared knits, polo shirts and playful pops of bright colour. Trouser suits and sporty details remain a major styling influence on and off the catwalk for autumn. 

Colour is a great way to update tailoring for the new season. Looks were pepped up with colourful separates on the catwalks: at Prada we saw purple and canary yellow knits worn under neutral tweed tailored skirt suits; blue shirting punctuated grey tones at Miu Miu; and Bottega Veneta’s mustard and mushroom double shirting was worn with butter yellow skirts and mule heels. 

Grey tailoring with pops of blue was spotted at several shows – a look that translates effectively for day-to-day dressing. Opt for mid-blue shirting and a sliding scale of grey from mid-tones to charcoal, worn with a belt and brown leather loafers. If you’re adding a coat, make it a heavy ankle-grazing crombie, a minimal car coat or a boxy hooded khaki raincoat.

From Guest in Residence’s statement stripes to the styles we saw on the catwalk at Gucci, collared knits are set to be big this season, and they’re the perfect item to wear with a suit and flats or an easily removable layer for unpredictable weather. 

If you’re more of a casual dresser, take inspiration from polo shirts layered over checked shirts at Miu Miu, an option that looks great worn with tailored track pants and retro trainers. Another sporty option is a roll-neck under a rugby shirt, worn with slouchy tailored trousers and a belt. 

Net-a-Porter has also seen success with tailoring, with workwear now being the most searched-for category on-site. Libby Page, Net-a-Porter’s market director, says, “Our top-visited ‘shop by’ edit onsite is ‘Wardrobe Staples’, and these styling-led looks are exactly what our customers are looking for. They offer ways to update even the simplest of items, ready for customers to infuse personality into their professional attire.”

Page continues: “Designers started by reinventing the humble shirt: Loewe gave us belted bubble-hem shapes; Carven back-to-front styles; and Bottega gave us two with its double shirting styling trick. Beyond the shirt, the runways served as a masterclass in elevating workwear and introducing new ideas and items, from Bally’s irresistible fit-and-flare pencil skirt to Jil Sander’s subtle touch of pale blue.”

Mango Selection

Credit: Mango

There are some great high street options too, including Mango’s new Selection capsule, a premium edit of pieces that are perfect for layering. There are neat collared knits that look great with tailored trousers and versatile outerwear, but it’s the tailoring that is central to the Selection collection. Mostly mid-grey with playful details – including visible linings and turn-ups – the details stand out even when styled with simple, minimal separates.

Jigsaw’s slouchy lightweight autumn tailoring is perfect for layering, particularly its chocolate brown suit, which looks great with red or pastel knitwear. The brand’s sculptural charcoal coat is the perfect piece to wear over a skirt or trouser suit with flats or heels. 

Marks & Spencer also has some great tweed and houndstooth tailoring, which looks great with blue and green knitwear or with denim. Meanwhile, Uniqlo: C’s minimal, contemporary take on tailoring is packed full of easy-to-wear pieces and inspiring styling tips, from soft grey pinstripe trousers and blazers, hooded grey jumpers and olive knits that can be worn separately or together.

Uniqlo C autumn winter 2024

Credit: Uniqlo C

Images: Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Prada autumn/winter 2024; Mango; Uniqlo

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