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Bohemian rhapsody • Once the uniform of the Noughties, boho is making a comeback, but now it has a distinctly 2020s mood. Get set for an autumn of free-spirited dress, writes Emily Cronin

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Down to business • Forget casual Fridays: lean into corp-core dressing for your return to the office this autumn. Take note of the striped shirts at Tod’s, boxy blazers at Jil Sander and knee-length pencil skirts paired with micro tops at Miu Miu. Finish with small, square-framed eyeglasses, ultra-sheer tights or even a necktie. The boardroom awaits…

Pauline Dujancourt • Meet the French designer putting a modern, sensual spin on the traditional craft of crochet

Paapa Essiedu • For the 34-year-old actor, his artistry and politics are explicitly connected. He talks to Shannon Mahanty about challenging injustice and on and off-screen love stories

Fashion’s Highland fling • Despite its rainy climate, Scotland is enjoying a moment in the sun, says ELLE’s Natalie Zannikos

Style like a Scot • Tartan, tweed and fine knits take centre stage

Material world • Leather made from apples and wine waste? Tracksuits made from bananas? A new wave of eco-friendly fabrics has arrived, with brands including Stella McCartney and Hermès leading the way

The cult buy • What are the ELLE editors investing in this month?

Guest appearances • Nothing perks up the front row like a celebrity on the catwalk. Who can forget Grace Jones at Alaïa in the 1980s, or Madonna strutting for Jean Paul Gaultier in the 90s? Autumn/winter 2024 saw a swathe of A-listers make their fashion-month debut, from rapper Little Simz and Kristin Scott Thomas at Miu Miu to Sam Smith’s cheeky appearance at Vivienne Westwood and Joanna Lumley’s surprise monologue at Completedworks. Sometimes, the runway shines brightest when the stars align

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Vibe shift • Autumn brings a wave of new cult classics to serve you all season, from the return of the moto jacket to a twisted take on tweed

Basic instinct • This autumn, zero in on pieces that put a modern twist on the wardrobe classics. Whether it’s Gucci’s decorative camel coat, Michael Kors’ chocolate-brown biker or Loro Piana’s spin on the tweed twinset, there’s plenty to delight. Who said staples had to be boring?

Bright ideas • With an emphasis on strong shapes, bold colour stories and a cool confidence, this season’s daywear commands big attention

Star-studded • STATEMENT BAG OR BRACELET? Make it both with Chloé’s new hero style. The classic Seventies crescent-moon silhouette is the perfect way to give your wardrobe a bohemian update for the new season. For a total free-spirited effect, wear with a diaphanous dress and studded over-the-knee suede boots.

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