Why gamble?

Every season designers take steps to bring something new to the sartorial table, taking risks and pushing boundaries. But how much of this ends up in our wardrobe, and when you know what works for you and what doesn't, why do we continue to gamble with our style, buying into alternative and trend-led style instead of sticking with the 'old faithful'?

In the wake of the latest Paris-meets-Dallas hybrid spotted on the Chanel runway, it seems even the most predictable fashion houses are mixing things up and will take a chance on something new. Receiving mixed reviews, the likelihood is that it will still pan out to be a trend that lasts - need I remind you of the ubiquitous gladiator sandal or the pervasive military coat? Both were expected to die out after the first season, and look at how that prediction turned out!

Perhaps we continue to take part in the fashion gamble because we are too afraid to pull our highest bet off the table and miss out on what could become a new age classic. So when you next find yourself admiring a cutting edge piece of design, don't fold too soon. Odds are, it is a look worth gambling on in the hunt to find the jackpot.

Photo credit: Charlotte Olympia, Refinery29