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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jess Cartner-Morley

Bold and ‘brat’: Marks & Spencer bets on womenswear to revive autumn fortunes

Model wearing Marks & Spencer faux leather trenchcoat.
A faux leather trenchcoat, priced at £90, is among the items being showcased before London fashion week. Photograph: Georgia Devey Smith/Marks and Spencer

After a cyber-attack rained on its summer, Marks & Spencer is banking on fashion to brighten its autumn.

A Prada-esque, crystal-embellished, charcoal V-neck cardigan (£46), a faux leather trenchcoat with a price tag of £90 – £6,810 less than the Burberry version – and a £36 short pleated skirt that offers a wearable take on Charli xcx’s “brat” styling will hit shop floors shortly.

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