Camel & Shearling Coats and Jackets

Quality materials and textures combine to make the mood of autumn 2010 fashion trends. Several key looks are based entirely on the material of a piece - Shearling, camel wools, lace, patterned Nordic or cable knitwear. There are many individual coat trends for the winter of 2011, but these can be divided into two key looks of 'womanly minimal chic' and 'nomadic free spirit'. The colours can be subtle or strong with dusty dulled-down neutral shades being particularly popular.  Camel is a top autumn colour, but there are also bright vivid hues especially RED, ORANGE and PURPLE.
The overall look of the camel trend has a high profile this autumn 2010. If you are thinking already 'not for me' take note this camel does encompass the concept of expensive neutrals, in particular, the taupe beige fashion colour family through to creamy oyster.  It's perfect for luxe Mad Men fashion homage, and even better, it can also take in the Shearling aviator  jacket and gilet.
Above Left - Catwalk trends - Caroline Herrera's camel coat and right gilet from Roland.
Far Right - High street fashion from Primark - Belted aviator £25, Harem pants £11, chunky knit snood £4 ALL due in store end September, knee high sock £2 and Military peep toe ankle boot £15, both in store now. Primark Womenswear Winter 2010. Primark Stockist Number: 0118 9606 300.

Minimal chic is a significant fashion trend for Winter 2011. Minimalist elegant designer led garment cuts, combined with the timeless subtle colours of camel, grey, black, white, navy and oyster all contribute to the stealth wealth look.
Stealth wealth coats offer understated fashion dressing whilst allowing the wearer to feel enveloped in elegant luxury.
The trend for classier refined, but grown-up womanly garments has been on the increase for two years.