With the darker days of autumn beckoning, fashion’s seasonal offerings turn a moodier palette to match. Indulge in rich, opulent jewel tones like midnight, jade, emerald, rust and saffron for a touch of added drama. Here are some of Carmen Haigh’s top picks by Scottish designers and suppliers for inspiration …

Country Lifestyle Scotland:

Above left: Navy lattice rib cashmere jumper, £649, Johnstons of Elgin johnstonsofelgin.com

Above right: Women’s ink and gold silk print blouse, £199, Holland Cooper hollandcooper.com

Country Lifestyle Scotland:

Above left: Jade and black diffused pattern cashmere scarf, £399, Johnstons of Elgin johnstonsofelgin.com

Above right: Women’s teal leather biker jacket, £399, Holland Cooper hollandcooper.com

Country Lifestyle Scotland:

Above left: Ruby metallic chiffon silk midi dress, £1595, The Vampire’s Wife at Jane Davidson janedavidson.co.uk

Above right: Berry cashmere beret, £115, midnight corduroy shirt dress, £195, red and white cotton long sleeve top, £49, caramel suede Chelsea boots, £195, all Brora broraonline.com

Country Lifestyle Scotland:

Above left: Ochre crepe-backed silk bias-cut long dress, £690, Laura Ironside lauraironside.com
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Above right: Men’s rust and blue check Harris Tweed coat, £425, Walker Slater walkerslater.com

Country Lifestyle Scotland:

Above left: Midnight and saffron textured cashmere jumper, £395, Brora broraonline.com

Above right: Men’s teal recycled polyester padded jacket, £175, Ecoalf at Frontiers Man
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Country Lifestyle Scotland:

Above left: Rust and navy floral midi skirt, £130, Samsøe & Samsøe at Amaryllis amarylliswestend.com

Above middle: Men’s forest green cotton overshirt, £95, Universal Works at Frontiers Man frontiers-man.com

Above right: Men’s sapphire and black textured wool silk jacket, £450, Kestin Hare kestin.co