This season's 5 trends you need to know about

The fashion calendar moves so fast that you can be forgiven for not quite knowing your spring/summer from your autumn/winter. But one thing you can rely on, sure as night follows day, is that some trends will always be a standout of the season.

Thanks to the internet and social media it’s easier than ever before to follow trends, not to mention to pick and choose the ones that work for you. I Saw It First is dedicated to taking the best inspiration from the catwalks and social media and turning it into great clothes you can wear right away.

When it comes to sartorial style, there are two types of people: those who think animal print should be worn with everything and those who think it’s only for special occasions (if ever). This season there’s no getting around it, animal print is the big trend. If you want to really go for it you can’t beat an animal print coat – it makes an instant statement – while a print skirt with a neutral jumper in grey or black is great for the print-phobic.

Tartan and checks are one of those patterns that anyone can wear: not too complex, they suit everyone, which is lucky because they are a huge trend for autumn/winter ’18. Whether you’re going head-to-toe tartan, sporting a simple checked knit or leaning more towards a Nineties influence with bright checks, I Saw It First has a style to suit you.

There are certain trends that come back around every few seasons and metallics is one of them. This season it’s all about silver. From street style starlets to influencers, it’s easy to see how you can work silver into your everyday look without ending up resembling a bauble. Of course, it also works for those festival/going out outfits, which is where I Saw It First really shines with its eye-catching designs.

Sometimes fashion isn’t about a pattern or colour but a style of something – such as pleats. Get rid of the idea of itchy school skirts, the new pleats are concertina-like folds on trousers and jumpsuits as well as midi-skirts. They’re sophisticated but still fun and already popping up all over Instagram.

It’s fair to say that colour never really leaves the catwalks but what colour and how you wear it changes. For autumn/winter ’18 you’ve got your pick of options: from Seventies-inspired mustard and burgundy tones to primary colour brights, there’s no wrong way to wear colour this season.

Shop all the latest autumn/winter trends at I Saw it First and follow @isawitfirst on Instagram for styling tips.