Red is one of the top trends for autumn/winter ‘18. We have taken some inspiration from what has been seen abroad and shopped locally to put together several ways to wear the head-to-toe red and burgundy trends this season. You can click on the links below the collages to see more images of the individual items and shop them if you like what you see.

HEAD-TO-TOE RED

Head-to-toe red is huge, and there are so many ways to wear it. Don’t be afraid to change things up – a biker jacket and statement booties give a feminine satin-finish skirt a cool street-style edge. Another trend we love, is supersized sweaters with midi skirts.

1. Trenery Merino Ottoman Knit, R1299 BUY

2. Mango Bow Belted Dress Red, R699 BUY

3. Witchery Rogue Insert Skirt, R1499 BUY

4. JW Anderson Scarlet Mini Pierce Bag, R16800. This is one of the current IT bags and is available locally. We’re seriously LUSTING over this stunner. BUY

5. Style Republic Laser-cut High Heels Dark Red, R399 BUY

6. Zoom Nicola Kitten Heel Ankle Boot Red, R699 BUY

The classic black biker jacket has received a colourful make-over this season, and red is on top of our favourites list.

1. Utopia Belted Biker Jacket Red, R499 BUY

2. Mango Pleated Sleeves T-shirt Red, R549 BUY

3. Style Republic Mid-rise Trousers Red, R329 BUY

4. Style Republic Ruched Detail Skirt Red, R319 BUY

5. Madison Maybelle Slingback Pointy Courts Red, R649 BUY

BURGUNDY

Burgundy and velvet were enormously popular for the northern hemisphere winter in everything from shoes and accessories to clothing. We’ve taken inspiration from Victoria Beckham and also paired ours with a feminine blue hue. And don’t be afraid of pairing burgundy and red. It’s a resounding yes!

1. Mango Adriana Flared Sleeves Sweater Pale Blue, R599 BUY

2. Mango Velvet Palazzo Trousers Burgundy, R599 BUY

3. Polo Classic Loafers Burgundy, R999 BUY Despite just posting this article, we noticed these loafers have sold out. This look will work just as well with block heels or loafers in light blue or a leopard print.

4. Mango Anais Bow Jersey Burgundy, R849 BUY

5. Levi’s® 711 Skinny Altered Jeans Dark Blue, R1499 BUY

6. Aldo Quezaire booties Burgundy, R1699 BUY

7. Witchery Keely Saffiano Crossbody, R749 BUY

8. Fiorelli Boston Cross Body Saddle Bag Red, R1299 BUY

If a red biker jacket is a little too much for you, you can try a more sedate, and a little bit retro colour like burgundy.