Space is going to be big next year. I mean, obviously it already is, in the Douglas Adams sense of the word: "Vastly, hugely mind-bogglingly big…" as the author put it in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. What I mean is, the space trend is going to be huge in 2013. I blame winsome physicist Professor Brian Cox for making everyone love science again. Actually I'm not sure how much he has to do with it, because the space trend made its debut on the runways at Paris Fashion Week and I think Brian's chocolate-brown gaze and peekaboo fringe have yet to woo the continent. But perhaps we should pause here to have a little think about him anyway, just in case? OK then.
Sorry, where were we? Oh yes. With the biggest stars in French fashion, glorying – Coxishly – in the wonders of the universe. Autumn/Winter is decidedly future-focused, a welcome change after a summer of retro print and pastels (much of which we in the UK hardly got to wear thanks to the awful weather).
Chanel's blockbuster show (see blue dress, pictured) looked like it took place on planet Krypton. Person-sized crystals jutted from the runway – a perfect backdrop for a futuristic collection in sharp black, sumptuous jewel tones and shimmering silver. For a similar vibe, try this great Warehouse dress.
Balenciaga's show was space-age chic throughout – sparkling techno fabrics, clean lines and cute sci-fi comic-book sweatshirts that are sure to inspire countless copies. Meanwhile, over in New York, Donna Karan's Blade Runner tailoring demonstrated a wearable take on the trend.
Accessories-wise, I'm splashing out on a Richard Weston silk scarf (pictured). An academic even cooler than Brian Cox, Professor Weston started making high-resolution images of magnified crystals, minerals and fossils for fun then, using new technology, began to print the images on to fabric. The result are his stunning silk scarves, each as individual as a snowflake, and now on sale at Liberty.
If money's no object, why not invest in this stunning Miu Miu Bauletto bag? And finally, if you want to try a toe in the water of this look, these space-print leggings from Topshop require minimal commitment. Team them with Mary Portas's life-saving "no-brainer dress" in black, this colourful OPI nail polish and a cuff, and you're ready for Scotty to beam you up.
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