With the weather change in the air, it's time for open fires, snuggly jumpers and warm autumn colours, so here is a breakdown on what are the new key words and looks for Autumn 2002.

The 1970s are still a heavy influence this season, incorporated with design detailing from the 20s through to the 40s to give it a fresher angle.

White is still a main colour, running across all the looks, either matched up with simple black, heavy embroidery, or blended with different whites either through shade or texture of fabric. Another colour which seems to be appearing a lot is green. From bright bold to bottle, it is a colour that actually goes with more than you realise. Try it, it can do a great deal to brighten up a look.

Knits are over sized, shaggy and chunky in all colours and patterns. Get them big, feel cosy, relax and feel fashionable. Brilliant for those autumn nights that will soon be drawing in.

Jeans are still a must have basic, the more distressed the better, but always a faithful garment to match any look from pumps to high heels, a really versatile garment. It is not so much about the cut, more about the fabric, so choose a cut that suits your figure and then hunt for the perfect denim. However, another must have basic is cord trousers, used in exactly the same way as the your jeans.

Stripy trousers are still around for autumn. Make sure the stripes lay perfectly straight down your leg. If they pull across the stomach and hips they will give the allusion you are bigger then you are, but if they lay straight they will elongate the figure. And if the hem is millimeters from the floor your legs will look long and thin. Matching with a plain top from one of the colours of the stripes gives a great funky look that is easy but colourful.

Vamp
Black is the new black. This colour is back in a big way this season, and in a sophisticated sexy way. Pencil skirts, tailored jackets and sexy straight trousers. The look is all about leather, velvet, buckles, lace, chiffon and plunging necklines. Accessorise with pointy boots from ankle length to knee high, dark and mysterious eye make-up with bright red lips. And if you're feeling ultra vamp hold-ups are a must!

Folk
The folk look is a big must for autumn/winter, as it is a step beyond the gypsy look from the summer, which is now dead so hang onto your belts for another season. The look has moved into floral prints, embroidery, feathers and layering of clothing.
To achieve this use your existing wardrobe by mixing colours, textures and fabrics together. For example, use a summer dress over jeans, teamed with a fat belt, winter boots, and finish it off with a sheepskin coat or body warmer.

Oka Design Autumn/Winter Collection 2002
Our A/W collection is chic and sophisticated with a twist of individuality through design details enabling the garments to be very wearable but unique. Sunbeams from the Art Deco era were designer Ellie's inspiration for this collection. Pleating and paneling details have been cleverly pattern-cut to flatter the figure as they are cut around the body. Draping has also been included which softens up the structured lines that run though out the collection.