One of the biggest catwalk trends of the season, winter florals are here to bring some drama to your autumn/winter wardrobe.
Major players like Chanel, Balenciaga and Dior put petal prints and 3D flowers in the spotlight for AW23, with a focus on dark fabrics emblazoned with bright blooms.
London Fashion Week’s resident flower-power experts, Richard Quinn and Erdem Moralıoğlu, put a glamorous spin on their favourite print, with sumptuous brocade suiting and exquisite evening gowns.
![Richard Quinn AW23](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/DFT2UHLGZVPVDOMZ5UTCGOB5YY.jpg?auth=e3fc78236c5805ffbba30ee280143948769c0bed85d237a767a3f4a08e8d8bf8&width=800&height=1200)
Up-and-coming designer Conner Ives impressed with his collection – shown on the British Fashion Council’s Newgen catwalk – which featured a stand-out sparkly minidress with jewel-toned floral embellishments.
![Conner Ives AW23](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/JCNFOGTE7ZJNVFWOWUZF6CNMGY.jpg?auth=e451197f2e2f01ae8264b3d1eac30be6999ee085a8eddacdb09dd3c334964939&width=800&height=533)
Midi dresses were a recurring theme on the runways – a look that’s easy to replicate on a high-street budget.
Layer a long-sleeved dress over a ribbed roll-neck and team with knee-high boots for a cosy winter ensemble, or go glam with a floaty evening dress and heels.
A flowery cocktail dress or co-ord set is perfect for party season.
To create a pulled-together look, choose a handbag that matches one of the accent colours in the print.
If you’re wearing a beautiful red or pink rose print, why not complete your look with lipstick in the same shade?
![Erdem AW23](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/I3VVLJNU6VJALHPWHL4SFHWYTI.jpg?auth=e10b8c65490ff9d7f67621904cd0de00e780ee736b6ab8b843a4c34cfc6746e1&width=800&height=1200)
The edgy way to do florals, a sharp suit works for day or night. Dress it up with on-trend platform heels or down with minimalist trainers.
For a cool print clash, take your cue from the Emilia Wickstead catwalk and add a shirt or blouse in a contrasting floral print.
From dresses to suits and separates, take your pick from the current crop of floral fashions on the high street…
![Joanna Hope Floral Dobby Angel Sleeve Maxi Dress](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/5QUYT27UZNO2XCZEB35RWK46IM.jpg?auth=ef8600980d40640d426a67e383e516f58ba6e91a5214978d0bf009412bda5400&width=800&height=1005)
Joanna Hope Floral Dobby Angel Sleeve Maxi Dress, £85.50, JD Williams
![River Island Black Jacquard Floral Smock Mini Dress](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/IT4YXA2JARNBPE65X23CS7P72Y.jpg?auth=da33b4f69504e2a5b66b8836956e3ae28b10e3bd803fd89e2154abaaeb6eec06&width=800&height=800)
River Island Black Jacquard Floral Smock Mini Dress, £70 (shoes, stylist’s own)
![Finery Kalia Green Folk Dress](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/UHVW6NGNHVJ5DF2PJ3F426M3PY.jpg?auth=3111a879a5cd4c9c36c9e8c39041490ad4bada36bd65035a4b0f8b3519e4f49d&width=800&height=1083)
Finery Kalia Green Folk Dress, £59 (boots, stylist’s own)
![Simply Be Floral Printed Mesh Ruched Bodycon Dress, £22.50 (was £32.40)](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/OBSP5RK52FLARLBSBPCFWZ7GJU.jpg?auth=ef394d8014c5d6fb6f02db4831586012348221ce81fa9833d250f0cab5b4a73a&width=800&height=1005)
Simply Be Floral Printed Mesh Ruched Bodycon Dress, £22.50 (was £32.40)
![Roman Dark Green Floral Print One Shoulder Stretch Dress](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/VIXSXIOH7NPQZLCH4AOPZEAAL4.jpg?auth=996f6d4a526442cc963a39caf2271fa277c4596b4ce078ef0f8f1bfab89629a8&width=800&height=1200)
Roman Dark Green Floral Print One Shoulder Stretch Dress, £45 (was £55; shoes, stylist’s own)
![Ro & Zo Floral-Print Wrap-Front Woven Top, £79; Floral-Print Bias-Cut Woven Maxi Skirt](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/GHTCI6R225MC3DPFB77M6UXRQU.jpg?auth=cb127d42afd0502087e2fa8a022fedb38c86c32a2418f2cafaf986e4b3d69010&width=800&height=1072)
Ro & Zo Floral-Print Wrap-Front Woven Top, £79; Floral-Print Bias-Cut Woven Maxi Skirt, £89, Selfridges
![FatFace Sara Crew Jumper, £49.50; Amelie Floral Midi Skirt, £49.50; Aureilia Ankle Hiker Boots](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/IFGBAL5HZJM63DBF2BFSQWYUYU.jpg?auth=1fe5f4bd3abc63a067788f3b0a29279ea7aace4473c0098c8a36ee9fb1a908af&width=800&height=1200)
FatFace Sara Crew Jumper, Black, £49.50; Amelie Floral Midi Skirt, £49.50; Aureilia Ankle Hiker Boot, Burgundy, £89
![Leem Graphic-Print Plisse Woven Top](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/ZBKC4BYEFRIQNHCMGX5VCA47H4.jpg?auth=7ae1a91f3ff3feec81818a115efc35a74b7514dae02a3f43244827930e997a62&width=800&height=880)
Leem Graphic-Print Plisse Woven Top, £120, Selfridges
![Karen Millen Italian Structured Satin Floral Bloom Printed Blazer, £159.20 (was £199); Premium Viscose Satin Woven Cami Top, £31.20 (was £39); Italian Structured Satin Floral Bloom Printed Trousers](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/P6QMXIW4NZKLBPB2ULC67NMXDM.jpg?auth=9ca02ca279fe34fafc104a6ed1de47f4899012db6840283db1feb524a75cbf85&width=800&height=1200)
Karen Millen Italian Structured Satin Floral Bloom Printed Blazer, £159.20 (was £199); Italian Structured Satin Floral Bloom Printed Trousers, £103.20 (were £129); shoes, stylist’s own)