By Katrina Doran.

House of Fraser held a preview of their new autumn/winter collections on Tuesday evening at The Ivory Bar & Restaurant. Invited guests enjoyed a stylish catwalk show of the store's latest collections.

The new womenswear collections from House of Fraser, Belfast mark a change in direction for autumn. Offering an impressive array of fashion labels including Kenneth Cole, Therapy, Linea, Episode and Untold, with new brands also launching in-store from Dickins and Jones, Bastyan, Michael Kors, Label Lab and the eagerly anticipated BIBA, it's an exciting time for the house of brands.

The key trends showcased included Twiight, Femme Fatal, Wild Things, Artisan and Pantomime.

The Twilight trend included layers of black in contrasting fabrics and textures. Iridescent dark tones mixed with elegant decayed embellishments, Victoriana-inspired lace, lux crushed velvet and lace all work together for this sultry, gothic look.

Femme Fatale is a trend inspired by the film noir period of the 1940s and 1950s when screen sirens Rita Hayworth and Barbara Stanwyck were making a killing as vampy villainesses. The silhouette is seductive with sophisticated tailoring and cinched waists. Highwaisted pencil skirts, faux fur coats and satin ruffle blouses are the statement pieces guaranteed to create the smoky, sexy allure of a modern ‘Femme Fatale'.

Shearling, sheepskin and faux fur are key fabric directions for outerwear this season. ‘Wild Things' demonstrates an updated boho style with layer upon luxurious layer of chunky knitted texture and oversized, cocoon silhouettes. A neutral colour palette of biscuit, beige and cream tones combine to create a very wearable, casual-cool collection.

The ‘Artisan' look takes a dressing-up box approach to style where clashing prints meet an unlimited colour palette and never-ending layers. With a mix and match attitude, there are unique art-style prints and explosive winter florals across satin shift dresses and printed brocade coats.

With theatrical splendour, ‘Pantomime' is a quirky trend that embraces its dark side. Dramatic trims are essential with chains and ruffles galore, seen on lingerie-inspired lace tops and dresses. Perfect for the party season there is an array of opulent dresses. Velvet is a key fabric direction for the season along with satin, jacquard and brocade in a variety of rich jewel colours.