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Dresses for all types of occasions

September’s London Fashion Week saw a taboo trend take the main stage: fetish. It’s a striking and savage trend and it’s very, very sexy. This season’s fetish is about tantalising not terrifying so forget any ideas you might have about scary bondage clobber. While it might not seem that smart for keeping warm in winter, don’t be fooled into thinking fetish is all about flesh; it’s just as much about what you don’t reveal as what you do.

From Giles’ dramatic pitch black fur coats to Thiery Mugler’s Gagaesque sheer black corset dresses, there is plenty to take inspiration from. Mugler creative director Nicola Formichetti is the man behind Gaga’s outrageous outfits so he is well placed as a pioneer and ambassador of the trend.

For all out fetish, follow Gaga’s lead with visceral fabrics in rich colours and bold, striking shapes. Meat fascinators might be a touch too far for most of us but leather and latex are a great place to start; Love Label’s Luxe leather trousers will sit perfectly with a sheer top and bold accessories. For party fetish, Love Label’s Luxe leather dress hits all the right notes. Find Love Label’s Luxe range online at Littlewoods.

Look for contrasting fabrics such as silk, velvet, fur and of course, leather and lace. Accessorise with chunky metal jewellery and belts, vertiginous heels and leather details.

If dressing like an extra from a Cradle of Filth video isn’t quite your cup of tea, there are less severe ways to stay on trend with leather details, buckles and straps. Leather trousers worn with heels and a prim blouse or cashmere sweater will look edgy but sophisticated while long leather shorts in black or brown are a great way to stay on trend in the office.

Head to Littlewoods to shop the trend and unleash your dark side.