English Version | In Vogue Trends

Check Maiden

Checks have always been a hallmark of the colder months, evoking images of sophisticated country living, paired with materials such as wool and tweed in looks fit for nobility with a coat of arms. This season, they break away from this aristocratic cliché to take on a more creative approach, featuring exaggerated volumes, unexpected combinations and a relaxed vibe that breathes new life into a winter classic.

Mixed, not stirred

Talking about mixing patterns and textures might sound like it requires the skills of a secret agent, but it’s no secret that combining different prints and fabrics is a creative exercise that’s not only fun but also an expression of identity — and style. With endless possibilities,
the ‘trial and error’ approach has never been more true — or more enjoyable.

Stripe tease

They spend the whole summer dominating nautical-inspired looks in the summer wardrobe, but where do stripes go when the colder season arrives? Nowhere: they remain firmly on-trend, simply updating their influences. Think a more autumnal colour palette and more sophisticated silhouettes and materials, contrasting with the lightness of the beloved month of August.

Hear Me Roar

When you think of patterns, you undoubtedly think of animal print too, which arrives for autumn–winter in elegant silhouettes, in the timeless black-and-white combination. From tiger to leopard, the design of their stripes and spots remains the same, but without straying from this chromatic duality of light and shadow, which gains even greater sophistication in the warm textures of winter.

Flower Power

They break free from the spring cliché to dominate winter prints, in a mood that suits the season: darker and more sombre, these noir floral patterns paradoxically bring a smile to the face of whoever wears them — because the elegance of the silhouettes they adorn and the richness of their textures are an instant recipe for self-confidence.

Translated from the original in Vogue Portugal's The Patterns Issue, published in September 2026. Full stories and credits are available in the print issue.