We’re not convinced when the whole wide world of Fashion gets the annual “memo” about what colors will take the runways by storm, but season after season; the huge tonal trends do shine through.

Like everyone else, we love fall colors best…partially because the shades go deep and dark, or alternately, bold and bright. But this fall introduced a few unpredicted contenders in the color category:

Along with rich purple, mixed olive tones, and more burnished metallics, soft classic camel made a comeback and so did the brightest red.

To acquire you on the right color wheel, we’ve rounded up the six fall color trends to begin bringing into your own closet…September is, afterall, just one little month away.

It was a golden opportunity and Myer ran with it last night with a summer fashion show that was big, attractive and scandal-free.

For years the department store has been in concert the not-so-glamorous little sister to David Jones. But that is altering. Last night’s show was modern, youthful and slick. Myer may not have the major names in Australian fashion hanging in its aisles but it has made some good buying decisions this season.

A superb triton shell sculpture crafted out of pine – the work of the architect Chris Bosse, who formed the Watercube for the Beijing Olympics – set the summer beach scene within CarriageWorks at Eveleigh.