Bench brand releases winter collection

A-line back for women

Winter jackets come in new shapes with A-lines, while scarf neck-lines, belts, curved hems and oversized hoods provide key details. Layering is essential: draping neck-lines and longer hems give a feminine touch, and the use of monochrome on marls adds textural depth.

Unique styling and quirky prints are seen throughout the winter collection, as well as a muted colour palette of blue nights, Excalibur grey and anthracite marl, which is emboldened with acacia yellow. Designed for the serial festival-goer and the free spirited, this feminine and sophisticated collection offers a dishevelled look with an edgy twist.

Sweats have been updated with new shapes, with low slung micro-twill sweat pants teamed up with oversized necks, drawstring waists and pocket details or the collection's standout piece, a checked hooded shirt dress.

Mix 'n match for men

The men's winter collection offers key trends that can be mixed and matched for a full lifestyle offer. This collection shows a more premium offering for a trend-seeker, with a crisp simplicity and clean lines. The focus of this range is on silhouettes and fabric mixes in a palette of cub brown, taupe marl, Dresden blue with Kelly green and golden poppy to add depth and warmth.

The collection is dominated by folded granddad-collars, jerseys with longer sleeves and a protective element is introduced with big hoods and high necks. New necklines highlight sweats and interlock with high collars and off-centre fastenings on hooded and rolled-neck options.

Stores are at the following shopping centres:
Bloemfontein: Loch Logan Mall
Cape Town: V&A Waterfront
Johannesburg: Fourways Mall, Sandton
Johannesburg: Bedford Centre, Bedfordview