Fashion month is past the half-way mark, with show-goers double checking their flights to Charles de Gaulle while click-clacking their way along the streets of Milan in their Chanel courts. The London leg of the shows feels like a long time ago already, but consider this your invitation to take a pause and absorb what was happening on the pavements here in the UK. For one thing, colour was high on the agenda.

Below, discover the unexpected autumn colour combinations to borrow from the street-style set this season.

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Red and black

An elevated take on monochrome, treat red like a neutral in order to nail this look. Think back-to-autumn-basics dressing: a leather jacket with a red skirt, or a red rugby shirt to add interest to an otherwise all black outfit.

Retro red and purple

If the previous pairing feels a little safe, why not take it up a notch with a bold, ’80s-adjacent combination of red and purple. Think royal purple here, not lilac.

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Whether you call it electric or cobalt, the most vibrant shade of blue is having a moment right now. Best worn as a windbreaker or a crewneck knit, pair it with a slinky white slip skirt for a winning transitional look.

Coral and turquoise

Remember dopamine dressing? Here, a Y2K-coded shade of turquoise is amped up even further with a bright pink midi-skirt. Just because the skies are getting grey, it doesn’t mean your outfit should.

Lilac and choclate brown

Chocolate brown is a traditional autumn hue, but consider pairing it with lilac (the Simone Rocha spring/summer 2027 runway had us seeing this romantic shade with fresh eyes) for a delectable update. A suede jacket over a slip skirt or a brown midi skirt with a lilac knit is the perfect way to wear this combo.

Burnt orange and grey

The best way to dip a toe into a divisive shade like orange? Stick to more conventional colours like grey elsewhere.

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