Boozy colours- a wine expert dissects the latest trend

So boozy colours are a "thing" for autumn, which basically means that any colour which could be loosely termed burgundy or wine is on the money. Retailers have been quick to pick up the theme and as a result we've noticed more and more wine descriptions sneaking into look books. Shoes have gone "bordeaux". Jackets are now "merlot." It all seems a bit arbitrary so we asked David Hughes (aka thewine-enthusiast.co.uk) how he saw a snapshot of the boozy clothes on offer this season. Top, £69, by Cos, cosstores.com The wine enthusiast says: "it has the simple yet elegant notes of black cherry found in Burgundy's Pinot Noir We say: minimalist perfection on the high street Bag, £345, by LK Bennett, 0844 581 5881 The wine enthusiast says : "Carry this as delicately as you would sip a glass of youthful Tempranillo from Rioja" We say : Wine leather bags can look retro but this one has a modern glossy feel Jumper, £310, by Isabel Marant Etoile, from matchesfashion.com The wine enthusiast says: "Blushing pink bursts of a refreshing summer rose form the vines of St Tropez" We say: This plus skinny jeans and heels is the insouciant Parisian way to do the booze trend Suede shoes, £340, Gianvito Rossi, from matchesfashion.com The wine enthusiast says: "They have a fine touch of a smooth rich chianti" We say: A sleek and polished way to nod to the look. Polka dot trousers, £50, by topshop, topshop.com The wine enthusiast says: "The synergy of colours reflects the blackberry colours found in Bordeaux's fine claret We say: Polka dots on a boozy background makes two trends in one Jacket, £275, Whistles, whistles.co.uk The wine enthusiast says : "So like a glass of Fleurie from the Beaujolais" We say: So like Stella McCartney but at high street prices