Don’t let the cooler weather dampen your style – up the ampage with bold colours, eccentric prints and a serious amount of sass.

Autumn is all about embracing your inner wild child. From cosy coats to daring dresses, experiment and have fun mixing and pairing different prints – fashion is free! Take your cue from powerhouse fashion brand Zimmermann, whose AW19 collection rocks a structured look where militaristic vibes are very much the undertone of their collection. Burgundy and checks are the recurring colour and pattern of this season as seen in their Resistance Leather Dress (1) and Sabotage Checked Cropped Cotton-Blend Jacket (10).

While we’ll subconsciously lust over the balmy breeze of summer days, there’s no denying that cooler days are on the horizon and so our wardrobes are going to become home to winter woollies. Now, before you go on and steam full speed ahead into purchasing a coat that, let’s be real, may be a “one and done” sitch, peep at what the geniuses behind Kiwi brands Juliette Hogan, taylor, twenty-seven names, Trelise Cooper and NOM*d have concocted for their season.

Effortlessly chic and embodying a universally flattering style and fit – see Juliette Hogan ‘Barb Coat’ (13), NOM*d ‘Cover All Coat, Biro’ (9) and Coop ‘Check Republic Coat, Mustard’ (11) – these coats will stand the test of fashion time and given their colour palette will reign supreme.

If standing out while looking hella chic is your bag, tap the latest drops from twenty-seven names (16) and taylor (11). These coats will add some spice to your ensemble but also keep you warm from the chill.

1. Resistance Leather Burgundy Dress From Zimmermann
2. Humanity Urban Stripe Knit From KARTEL Clothing
3. Fly Away Buttely Sky Beauty From Trelise Cooper
4. NOM*d Two Fold Knit From Plume
5. Long Rib Sweater From Standard Issue
6. taylor Belted Cover Coat From Ballantynes
7. NOM*d Tri Colour Sweater From Plume
8. Duty Dress Black From Moochi
9. NOM*d Cover All Coat Biro From Plume
10. Sabotage Checked Cropped Cotton-Blend Jacket From Zimmermann
11. COOP Check Republic Coat Mustard From Trelise Cooper
12. Normandy Top Chestnut From Karen Walker
13. Juliette Hogan Barb Coat From Ballantynes
14. Liberty Silk Gown From RUBY
15. Kahukura Wrap Ocean From Untouched World
16. twenty-seven names Ch'Lita Dress Navy Floral And Dani Coat Powder Blue From Infinite Definite
17. Opacity Dress Red/Black Animal From Moochi