Timeless luxury on the high street, Amanda Wakeley's exclusive to John Lewis collection will luxe up your autumn wardrobe
Everyday elegance, Amanda Wakeley's versatile collection offers the chicest autumn update
Amanda Wakeley is on a roll right now. A highly respected podcast, a much-loved YouTube show, and a recently launched book - Style DNA, it figures that her second, exclusive-to-John-Lewis collection is set to be a big success too.
The autumn drop, while it stands alone as a capsule, is easy to integrate into your current wardrobe rotation, with luxurious cashmere jumpers, silk shirts, and beautiful paisley prints that are ideal for the weeks and months ahead.
And of course, with Amanda, it's all in the exquisite detailing. Satin cuffs on an oversized knit, a slouchy sweater with a waist-cinching belt - that you can tie your way, and the most beautiful laser-cut fringed cape that I think about almost on the daily. Not overly focused on the autumn/winter fashion trends for 2026, the collection is directional, and yet you know that you'll still be wearing these items for years to come.
In gorgeous wisteria, this paisley scarf is the most affordable way into the collection and can be worn around your neck, waist, in your hair, or to pep up a handbag.
The oversized, slouchy aesthetic doesn't have to mean losing your figure entirely, and this clever cashmere sweater has a built-in belt to help cinch you in.
Amanda is particular about placement prints, ensuring 8wqioreevery shirt is meticulously thought out. This elegant paisley is in olive, one of the biggest autumn/winter fashion colour trends for 2026.
Make it a co-ord with the matching maxi, but of course, the maxi skirt can be styled with boots and a blazer, or given a more low-key finish with a cosy knit and pumps.
Probably my favourite piece in the collection, the laser cut fringing gives this bohemian, tasselled cape a refined finish, that works as the perfect autumn layer.
Amanda's infamous air shirt can be worn in so many different ways, and throughout the seasons. Layer it over or under, tie it at the waist, or wear it loose; you'll definitely get your cost per wear.
Giving a little bit of Kate Moss and a 90s rock-and-roll aesthetic, how glamorous is this jacket? It feels amazing in real life and will style up everything from jeans to evening wear.
Available in this oyster hue or in navy, a silk camisole will always have a home in your capsule wardrobe. While it pairs with the coordinating skirt, it will also work with blazers, under knitwear and with your favourite jeans.
This silky maxi has a lace insert that flashes a subtle amount of leg for grown-up glam and it's a gorgeous option for a special occasion, or for hosting at home teamed with a sweater.
Amanda is a big champion for cashmere and the boyfriend sweater, the satin cuffs that can be worn on show or long is her ode to making this look timelessly elegant.
A universally flattering colour, when it comes to outerwear, navy is a fantastic alternative to classic black. In felted wool, this beautiful coat can be pared with the fringed cape too.
With heels now and boots in cooler weather, this skirt also utilises laser cutting for a precise finish that stands the test of time. In a wool-rich fabric, you'll have this statement piece for years.
These leather trousers are selling fast. Despite the investment price tag, the luxe, relaxed fit makes them an elegant alternative to jeans in cooler climes, while the chocolate hue adds a point of difference.
With Wakeley's signature kimono sleeve, this elegant dress utilises the paisley print, the focal point of the collection and transforms it into a dress that can go from AM to PM.
Pure silk, this multi-ways-to-wear shirt is a constant for Wakeley, and it is easy to see why. Versatility is key in a modern wardrobe, and this piece can be constantly reinvented.
In a cohesive palette of navy, wisteria, cream and olive, everything in the collection could be dressed up or down, which fits right in with Amanda's own effortlessly glamorous style. Impeccably put together, seriously stylish and like she has truly nailed day-to-evening dressing in a way many of us can all only dream of, this collection at least gives us all a glimmer of a chance to be as elegant as Amanda.
A lover of fringing, the laser-cut pieces are my absolute favourite, but I also love Amanda's eye for detail. From the finishing on each piece to the breathable fabrications, this is a woman designing for women, and one who wants everyone to look and feel amazing in her pieces.
Designer to Royalty and A-list celebrities, Amanda's skill lies in making everyday dressing feel more purposeful, put together, but never uncomfortable. She isn't designing a fantasy; she's making clothes you'll want to return to day after day. But they aren't an island. The air shirts will work with your best jeans, as will the shirts and outerwear; the skirts can pair with existing wardrobe heroes, while the cami I can see becoming a real staple. This isn't a collection in isolation; it's here to beautify whatever you already have, and I love that.
