One of Autumn's biggest trends sees black and gold reunited in plush fabrics and decadent detail. Think deep black velvet and suede, gold threading and brocade. For something more suitable for daytime wear, opt for simple fabrics or demin set off by gold accessories. If you're on the sunny side of the world, you can easily pick the trend up and bring it into Summer mode, with pieces that will carry over to Autumn and Winter.

DO:
- Embroidery, beading and brocade
- Bold gold jewellery, like gold chains, solid gold cuffs, and gold belt buckles
- Gold leather accessories, like sexy high-heeled shoes, evening bags and soft leather belts

DON'T
- Cheap hard and shiny accessories in foil-like materials
- Over-do it. Top to toe gold is much more difficult to pull off.

On the runway - YSL, Balmain and Ellie Saab:



And Autumn's Dolce and Gabanna dress and belt, and Ralph Lauren evening bag:

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Ralph Lauren also brought us the beautiful Alligator Chain Stirrup Belt and Emboidered Blazer:



For glamour in the evening, try Christian Louboutin's Josephine Platforms. Jewellery options are boundless: we love Roberto Cavalli's Brocade Bangle and Gucci's Horse-bit Bracelet.

I heart gold, the best way to carry off the look however is proabably wearing more muted antiquated colors and one with champagne undertones, they do justice to most skin tones and look ravishingly trendy like nudes with gold embroidery.