The pre-Fall 2012 collections were released last month in London and New York and for the sartorially savvy, they provide the perfect forecast for what will be hot this time next year. If you’re planning to hit the sales that have begun straight after the Christmas holidays, make sure you take note of the up-coming trends in order to buy investment pieces that will see you right for next year too:

1. Cropped jackets, as seen at Burberry Prorsum, Carolina Herrera and Jason Wu:

2. Tweed, as seen at Chanel, Jason Wu and Burberry Prorsum:

3. Pencil skirts, as seen at Carolina Herrera, Jason Wu and Burberry Prorsum:

4. Leather, as seen at Jason Wu, Oscar de la Renta and Pringle of Scotland:

5. Faux fur, as seen at Burberry Prorsum, Michael Kors and Oscar de la Renta:

6. Houndstooth, as seen at Jason Wu and Carolina Herrera:

What future trends are you most excited about?

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