The Rachelle Trend Report: Fall 2012 | Black Leather

High on gothic glamour and rich with suggestion (rebel, vixen, dominatrix...), glossy black leather offers a sleek take on autumn's new decadent air. 

The Rachelle Trend Report: Fall 2012 | Winter in Bloom

With their hothouse hues and perfectly cultivated patterns, winter's florals - be they single stems or hand-picked bouquets - have a dazzling, hyper-real quality.

Less feminine than summer's pretty bunch, this season's prints were dark, edgy and luxe. "Flocked fabrics and lace overlays added an air of ornateness, putting a fresh spin on the idea of flowers in winter," explained Lucinda Chambers,Vogue fashion director. Think less prissy, more powerful.

The Rachelle Trend Report: Fall 2012 | Rise of the Oversize

When it comes to autumn attire and winter wear, big is beautiful. Some of my favourite shows of the season, Jil Sander & Chloe to name but a few, showcased some exquisitely beautiful oversized coats, dresses, jumpers and skirts that have left me fantasising in my summer sandals of snuggling up in a floor length Jil Sander cocoon. . .

The Rachelle Trend Report: Fall 2012 | Luxurious Layering

Why wear one lovely piece, when five lovely pieces look even lovelier? Why stick to one luxe fabric when a wealth of lavish layers looks so spectacular? Seemed to be the thinking pattern this season. Welcome to the new Rachelle feature, The Trend Report; a summary of the upcoming seasons biggest trends, where to look for inspiration, and of course - how to incorporate them into your own wardrobe.