You magazine columnist Joanne Hegarty on Saturday highlighted three celebrity wardrobes to watch as high-street stores fill with new-season arrivals and shoppers begin to put summer clothes into storage.
Hegarty selected Sienna Miller, Dakota Johnson and Meghan — the latter as seen on her Netflix cooking show — as the trio most likely to steer autumn dressing this year, citing a mix of bohemian influence, tailored separates and relaxed Californian-casual layers as the key directions to copy.
Sienna Miller, Hegarty wrote, is resurfacing as an autumn muse as boho aesthetics re-emerge on the high street. Miller, who helped popularise deluxe hippy dressing in 2005 and who has moved toward more polished looks on red carpets, offers a blueprint that mixes flowing dresses with suede jackets or fringed bags, and pairs shorter skirts with cowboy boots. Hegarty pointed to recent sightings of lace dresses and cowboy boots on London’s King’s Road as evidence of the trend’s momentum.
Dakota Johnson was recommended for a more elevated, tonal approach. Since her public split from Chris Martin, Hegarty said, Johnson has favoured dark colours and streamlined pieces that translate easily into autumn wardrobes: cigarette jeans, suede jackets, oversized trenches and undone tailored shirts. Accessories such as soft suede bags, cosy cardigans, loafers and pointed ankle boots featured among Johnson’s staples.
The columnist singled out Meghan’s wardrobe on her Netflix cooking series for its approachable, layered basics. Hegarty noted the prominence of the white T-shirt and cardigan combination — items easily sourced from retailers such as Cos — and recommended layering delicate gold jewellery to mirror the on-screen look. Hegarty also observed that some of the garments used on the show come from high-end labels; she mentioned Loro Piana as an example of a so-called stealth-wealth brand featured while cooking.
Hegarty’s round-up included shopping tips and high-street signposts. She flagged Zara, John Lewis and Whistles as places to find boho blouses suitable for tucking into boyfriend jeans, and named The Frankie Shop, Intimissimi, The Row, & Other Stories, Saint Laurent and Aeyde when pointing to specific pieces that echo the celebrities’ wardrobes. Footwear labels such as Penelope Chilvers were mentioned for chunky brogues and other autumn-appropriate shoes.
The column also referenced a recent Met Gala appearance as an example of Miller’s move toward refined dressing: Hegarty recalled a whimsical cream Chloé dress Miller wore at last year’s gala as indicative of the actress’s current aesthetic.
Retailers and stylists tracking autumn trends have reported a resurgence of bohemian and heritage references alongside classic tailoring. Hegarty’s piece frames this season as one of mix-and-match practicality: flowing silhouettes can be balanced with structured outerwear and classic accessories, while pared-back, tonal outfits can be enlivened by texture and vintage-inflected footwear.
Hegarty’s selections aim to offer practical routes into the season rather than high-fashion statements, recommending accessible buys for a range of budgets. The column appears as high-street windows and online shops refresh their offerings for autumn, a period when many shoppers reassess wardrobes and seek versatile layering pieces for variable weather.
The fashion round-up appears in You magazine’s The Chic List column, where journalists curate looks and suggest shopping links. The column notes that items featured on the site may be linked to affiliate retailers.