Romanticism returns with a twist for autumn, conveying gothic undertones and a layer of mythical surrealism that nostalgically reinterprets the past. A nod to the fictional character of Wednesday Addams and the story of Frankenstein are the traditional Victorian silhouettes – high collars, puffed sleeves, tapered cuffs and full skirts – that appear in intricate lace combined with heavier textures of rich leather, plummy velvet, and light-reflecting sequins. The trend sees colour and print appear in baroque patterns, with fuschias and reds harshly contrasted with black, and dark and moody florals presented on modern silhouettes, with the odd flush of feathers. To master the look, we’ve curated an edit of clothing and accessories available on fashion insider platform THE OUTNET, that stocks previous-season designer fashion from over 350 brands, at up to 70% off.

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Christopher Kane
Crystal-embellished pleated mesh midi dress; HKD 6,022

Jonathan Simkhai
Velvet-paneled corded lace midi dress; HKD 6,956

Jimmy Choo
Sheldon 100 cutout leather ankle boots; HKD 4,488

Dodo Bar Or
Tiered embellished lace midi dress; HKD 4,138

Alexander McQueen
Lace-paneled stretch-knit midi skirt; HKD 6,279

Nina Ricci
Belted duchesse-satin maxi skirt; HKD 6,154

Valentino Garavani
Studded leather wallet; HKD 4,281