Four fall-winter fashion trends: From runway to real way

From cobalt blue to bold prints, get the hottest looks of the season without spending a fortune.

By Product photos: Erik Putz; Model photos: Imaxtree

November 26, 2012

Runway to realway - November 2012

Cobalt blue

Jacket, $40, George.

Runway inspiration: Baptista

Brighten up the coldest of days in a colourful hero coat.

Cobalt blue coat, blue outfit from Baptista

Dark and stormy

Anne Klein skirt, $129, The Bay.

Runway inspiration: J Mendel

Head-to-toe black gets an update this season in luxe fabrics like fabrics like textured leather.

Leather skirt, Leather outfit from J Mendel

Prints charming

Shirt, $170, Winners.

Runway inspiration: Prada

Step up your style with a playful pattern on the most basic of sportswear.

Printed collared shirt, Prada printed outfit

Eastern influence

Shoes, $80, Aldo.

Runway inspiration: Jason Wu

Designers looked to Asia for exotic inspirations this fall.

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