OP, thought I would just pop back to this post, after my little excursion out today.
I have to be honest and say that I don't go into shopping malls very often (now that my dd has left home, its hardly ever...) as I usually just thrift or make use of what I have. So I am a little of out the loop as to what is in right now.
I am in SA so also mid winter here. I went to look for something in particular today, and this style of top is also here in the shops. So many jumpers / sweaters with this charm and bling type design on.
I always thought we were a season behind Europe, but I think now we may be a season ahead.....
So for those in UK/EU, its is very possible you may be seeing more of this style in stores fairly soon when your new winter stock comes in.
Unless we just have the same type of fashion as Australia, which is very possible as we do have a quite a few Australian brands here.