Sorry Barbiecore, These Colour Trends Are Set to Dominate the Rest of 2023

Let's talk about trends. More specifically, colour trends, as after relying on white dresses throughout summer, I'm ready to shake up my wardrobe a little. When it comes to seasonal trends there are often the usual suspects; the key pieces that we can rely on year in, year out: spring is often cardigans and dresses, summer is linen and sandals, and winter is chunky knits and wool coats.

But autumn gives us the kind of variety that always keeps things interesting. Sure, more often than not you'll find me in a trench coats, knee-high boots and denim, but there are often a few trends from spring and summer that make their way into my fall wardrobe too, and none more so than those doses of colour.

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Ask someone what colours come to mind for autumn and they'll likely tell you browns and jewel tones. But if you're already familiar with our autumn/winter 2023 trend report, you'll know to expect the unexpected. After last year's bright pink Barbiecore continued into 2023 to coincide with Greta Gerwig's Barbie release, it's about time we had a palette cleanser.

So, I see your fuchsia and raise you hot red. And what of the clean whites that fashion people have been wearing for the last few months? Well, there's an equally versatile neutral that is the sleek update you've been waiting for. And should you be looking for colours that always look expensive, you're going to be very impressed by one of the additions to our list. Finally, there's the "samey" colour that doesn't necessarily constitute a trend per se, but in head-to-layering, it's undeniably chic.

If you're ready to introduce some new season colours to your roster, keep scrolling to see the six biggest colour trends for autumn 2023. It's a good looking bunch. 

1. SLATE IT IN

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Style Notes: Looking for a colour that shows you mean business? Look no further than slate grey. This cool charcoal-ish colour has all of the commanding power of bold brights but speaks in the hushed tones of quiet luxury—a win-win in our book. Find grey too boring? Style it with pops of blue, brown and even red, but more on that later. 

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SHOP SLATE GREY:

2. RED HOT CHILLI PEPPER

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Style Notes: As promised, it's time for a dose of red that's guaranteed to brighten your day, and what could be better than fiery scarlet? Bright red with a warmer orange base—as opposed to cooler blue tones—has been setting the runways alight for the last three seasons or so, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Perhaps it's the boldness or the fact that it's universally flattering, but either way this firecracker is sticking around, and I for one am ready to subscribe. Tomato girls, meet your autumn update.

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SHOP HOT RED:

3. MELLOW YELLOW

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Style Notes: If you hadn't already heard about the banana-milk trend, you'll have most definitely seen it. Everywhere we look right now, designers are adding touches of creamy yellow to collections, and it's already filtered its way down to the high street. When it comes to colour trends, it doesn't get more delicious than this, and we can back any look that brings the summer sun into autumn. 

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SHOP BUTTERMILK YELLOW:

4. BURGEONING BURGUNDY

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Style Notes: There's something instinctual that draws us to darker colours as the weather shifts, and burgundy is the shade we're turning to now for expensive-looking outfits with high impact. The effect is super-striking when worn head to toe, but if you're keen on the full look, burgundy accessories go with everything and will dress up even the most basic outfit. Don't believe me? Try swapping a cream handbag for a burgundy one. I promise you, it'll make a world of difference. 

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SHOP BURGUNDY:

5. PAINT IT BLACK

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Style Notes: And so, to black. This monochrome marvel has showed up on the runway in many different guises in its time, but its slick new styling for A/W 23 makes it impossible to miss. From sheer mesh to fluffy faux fur and glossy leather to cosy knits, stacking black on black in different textures and finishes is the easy way to channel cool-girl chic this autumn. 

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SHOP BLACK:

6. INDI-COME, INDIGO

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Style Notes: Inky shades of midnight navy might look like black at first sight, but on closer inspection this rich hue has a splash of purple that makes it a sophisticated alternative to basic neutrals. Take the wearability of blue denim, add the elegance of black and stir in a little rich-looking burgundy; and you've got a colour trend that marries together the best bits of several others. Black devotees, this one's for you. It's the easiest way to introduce a little colour into your wardrobe, and just so happens to go with every other colour on this list.

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SHOP INDIGO NAVY:

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Remy Farrell
Fashion Editor

Remy Farrell is a London-based shopping editor with nearly 10 years of editorial experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the editorial and fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com styling for the social media channels and helping to develop the collections for the in-house brand Iris Ink. After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes shooting talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she also branched out into beauty, creating tried-and-tested reviews and diverse beauty content.In her role as shopping editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Remy is interested in discovering new and exciting brands to share with theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing readership and particularly loves uncovering hidden gems at affordable prices to make shopping accessible to everyone.Born and raised in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Remy moved to London in 2014 and lives in the Docklands with her partner and pug Billie.