This season leather dominated the catwalks, led by Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy. The look is strong, sexy and easy to wear. Here are our 10 key pieces to see you through the winter
Photographer: Kevin Foord. Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons. Hair and make-up: Juliana Sergot. Models: Bridget at Elite London and Dewi at Select. Shot on location at Snape Maltings, Near Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP17 1SR snapemaltings.co.uk 01728 688 303 Photograph: Kevin Foord/Observer
Adopting the Saint Laurent school of minimal but powerful dressing, we think this leather top is a wardrobe must-have. We suggest you keep the look ladylike and wear with a sharp trouser or pencil skirt
Marks & Spencer, marksandspencer.com Photograph: PR
Balance the fullness of this midiskirt with a fitted T-shirt or cashmere sweater tucked in and wear with a heeled boot
Reiss, reiss.com Photograph: PR
A pair of flat leather ankle bots will be your saviour through the wet days of winter (and spring, summer, autumn). We really like the strap detail on these
See by Chloé, net-a-porter.com Photograph: PR
The jogging style gives these leather trousers a cool modern edge. The perfect trouser worn with a relaxed T-shirt and strappy shoe for a chic urban look
Zara, zara.com Photograph: PR
Preen has brought its body-con genius to the high street. This panelled leather and suede dress fits like a dream
Preen for Debenhams, debenhams.com Photograph: PR
Excellent value for money with this roomy shopper bag. It makes a smart overspill bag for all the paraphernalia that modern life requires
Kate Kanzier, katekanzier.com Photograph: PR
Bomber jackets seemed to dominate the spring/summer 2013 catwalks. Get ahead of the trend stakes with this leather and wool one, perfect for now and next spring. Style with a printed skirt and ankle boots
Whistles, whistles.co.uk Photograph: PR
Do you want to know a secret? Smythson very quietly goes about making very, very, very good bags. You don't need to shout about quality. We love this khaki pouch – it's big enough for all the essentials and makes you look terribly chic and minimal
Smythson, smythson.com Photograph: PR
We have put our money where our mouth is with this recommendation and splashed out on this skirt. The leather is super soft, the cut is flattering – and most importantly, you can walk fast in it thanks to a zipped split
Whistles, whistles.co.uk Photograph: PR
These boots, a hit with the fashion pack, were spied on the legs of at least three front-row fashion editors and are decidedly designer looking. Get online now before they sell out
Zara, zara.com Photograph: fotografozara1/PR
