The British weather has got less sunnier, the days are becoming shorter and an additional whirlwind of international catwalk shows has fallen down on the world’s style cities, from fashion forward New York to glamorous London. Yup, October is definitely here, and like usual, we have our fingers on the proverbial pulse of designer fashion’s thumping heart. With our array of London and international clothing designers spanning from the marvellous iconic fashion houses (Lanvin, Balenciaga) to the edgiest names (Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney) to the newest ones to watch (Christopher Kane, Erdem), it is no big surprise designer fashion’s elite commonly mention that they don’t buy clothes anywhere other than Matches!

This Autumn season catwalk fashion is dramatically tailored, and we’re obsessed with some of autumn’s spectacular statement-making trends. Christopher Kane’s fiercely cool animal printed t - shirts have been purchased by the catwalk fashion pack, gracing front rows and the fashion pages of websites alike. The Kane tops are the perfect partner to another key fashion trend at the moment - leggings - yip, this is the season to flash those sexy legs, and Freda, Sykes and of course Les Chiffoniers have all manufactured some mega-sleek, chic pairs. For the trend setter in you, there are thigh-high boots - these are the look of the season; fashion queen Stella McCartney’s version are black, gorgeous, and utterly show-stopping. These bold McCartney boots look set to stay around, and we could not be happier; the black leather boots are a brilliant way to give even the simplest outfit a flash hit of on-trend glamour. Alexander McQueen clothing available straight from the catwalk to your door.

Finally, this is definitely the season to put your shoulders forward! Big, padded shoulders are making a huge comeback - beautifully wearable, this is a profoundly flattering trend this time around, and we are in love with Julien McDonald’s strikingly fantastic sharp-shouldered dresses.

We say bring on the cooler dark mornings and showering afternoons…the British weather may get chilly but with such outstanding dresses to wear this season, we will ensure you look hotter than in August.