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The leaves are turning, the nights are getting cooler and our favorite retailers — from Anthropologie and Free People to Uniqlo and H&M — have released cozy and chic fall collections. Refinery29 reader-favorite brand Abercrombie & Fitch was one of the first to debut fall styles, and it’s consistently updating its offerings, dropping new arrivals every Thursday. After scouring the brand’s fall collection, and various sub-collections like the office-approved edit and wedding shop, we found them stacked with trendy statement pieces and classic wardrobe staples alike.
From matching sets perfect for the office and cozy cardigans for casual fall activities to bridal dresses fit for fall weddings and trendy denim for everything in between, you’ll be able to upgrade your wardrobe with Abercrombie & Fitch’s new styles.
To help inspire and build your fall outfits for all the cool-weather activities you’ll have in store, we’ve compiled the brand’s best new arrivals, as well as its bestsellers in new fall-appropriate fabrics and colorways. Scroll through the denim, knit, satin, and suiting fabrics in a range of green, red, grey, and black-and-white color combinations below.
Go on and get your back-to-school-season shopping done at Abercrombie & Fitch now, and thank us later.
Abercrombie & Fitch Fall Office Styles
Whether you’re looking to refresh your office wardrobe with work pants, no-fuss matching sets, or chic midi skirts, Abercrombie & Fitch has suiting separates ready to be styled. You can also find work–appropriate dresses and jumpsuits in sleek neutrals or olive green, which can effortlessly transition from day-to-night.
Abercrombie & Fitch Fall Wedding Styles
‘Tis the season for cool-weather weddings. If you’re a fall bride in need of a bachelorette or rehearsal dinner dress, The A&F Wedding Shop has luxe budget-friendly offerings. And if you’re a wedding guest looking to get yourself on the best-dressed list, check out the shop’s chic maxi dresses and jumpsuits to dance the night away in.
Abercrombie & Fitch Fall Activity Styles
Round out your fall must-have wardrobe with casual styles that can be worn to lounge around the house, to wear apple picking, or to cheer on your favorite football team in. Abercrombie & Fitch’s iconic jeans should also be on your radar this season. Several bestselling styles, like straight and wide-leg jeans, are now available in new fall-ready denim washes.
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After debuting its fall collection, which Charli XCX helped celebrate with a special performance, H&M is set to release its new Studio collection. H&M Studio, which started over a decade ago, releases biannual, limited-edition collections that are extremely sought-after. Now, five months since H&M Studio’s resort collection, the campaign for the A/W 2024 collection has finally dropped.
“H&M Studio collections always contain stylish wardrobe foundations — tailoring, denim, eveningwear — reworked in a way that feels fresh and modern,” Ann-Sofie Johansson, creative advisor and head of design womenswear at H&M, said in a press release. “That’s a formula we pushed even further for A/W24, with sleek pieces that you can throw on and immediately feel put-together and polished, but relaxed at the same time.”
Full of day-to-night transitional pieces and fall staples with a twist, H&M Studio will upgrade your wardrobe with unique-yet-versatile styles. The 51-piece collection includes oversized and reversible outerwear, glittery denim and knitwear, wool and scuba dresses, and sheer blouses and knee-high socks. From relaxed suiting and sequined eveningwear to leather accessories, these pieces will take care of every type of fall outfit, from office-appropriate looks to dinner party ‘fits.
“For A/W24 we devised a wardrobe that expresses creativity as well as timeless taste. Taking the pioneers of jazz as a starting point, we applied their improvisational techniques to fashion,” said Linda Wikell, concept designer at H&M Studio, in a press release. “The result is a collection of reinvigorated classics, with clever, versatile pieces that tread the line between day and night, masculine and feminine, always guaranteeing effortless style.”
Ranging between a $30 pack of socks and a $749 shearling jacket, H&M Studio’s higher price range is partly due to the higher quality, eco-conscious fabrics. These include Responsible Wool Standard-certified wool; chrome-free leather; mulberry silk; and recycled polyester, brass, steel, and zinc. So you can be confident in investing in a pair of H&M studio leather trousers or knee-high boots, wool blazers or sweaters, and recycled earrings or sunglasses.
While the A/W 2024 collection is set to release on September 26, you can already start perusing the offerings and plan which pieces you want to cart up ahead of time. And be sure to check back here to shop the collection once it goes live.
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Cooler weather has finally arrived, which means it’s the perfect time to ready your seasonal wardrobe with some of the hottest trends for the season. Our bodies will shortly get swathed in fall jackets, cozy sweaters, and wide-leg jeans, but our feet are already crying out for trendy sneakers, chunky loafers, and cute boots for autumn.
The biggest shoe trends for Fall/Winter 2024 are about as comfort-focused as we’ve ever seen, with perennial favorites like cowboy and over-the-knee boots making a major resurgence. There are also super-soft materials in the mix this season, like trending suede and shearling.
Ahead, peep the best fall boots to slip into. We’ve rounded up a mix of everyday styles (for work and casual autumn activities) and occasion-specific footwear (for date nights and holiday parties). Whether you’re a comfort connoisseur who needs a slip-on shoe for errands or someone who wouldn’t be caught wearing a flat sole, there’s a new boot with your name on it to help you start the season on the right foot.
Thigh-High Boots
Over-the-knee boots are a given in any fall shoe roundup. Taylor Swift has only cemented their eternal popularity, recently wearing burgundy Giuseppe Zanotti Frannie High Boots to a football game. Thigh-high boots make any outfit seasonally-appropriate, especially if you really show them off with on-trend bubble skirt dresses or comfy leggings. Look out for classic suede, trendy denim, and dramatic patent leather styles, as well as ones with low kitten heels and sky-high stiletto heels.
Suede Boots
Suede boots will also always be a fall fashion must-have, and they’re already everywhere you look. You can find these luxe-looking shoes at nearly every footwear retailer, especially in knee-high form (especially with popular kitten heels) — though you can also find block-heel booties and flat ankle boots for more casual fall ‘fits.
Western Boots
Buckle up as we ride off into fall with the Western trend. Thanks to Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter, Bella Hadid’s adorable equestrian romance, and Kacey Musgraves’ new horse-girl inspired Reformation collaboration, cowboy boots — which have been back — are showing no sign of dosey-doeing away. From tried-and-true leather knee-high styles to kitschy metallic ankle-grazing ones, Western boots can be as “yeehaw” or as fashion-forward as your heart desires.
Animal Print Boots
Much like leopard-print sneakers are proving to be extremely popular this fall, leopard-print boots are also coming for the footwear crown… as are every kind of animal-print boot, for that matter. From zebra-print boots popping up in fashion week street-style looks and textured snakeskin boots making a comeback, you can (and should) go wild with your footwear this season. Take it a step further by trying more obscure giraffe-print and cow-print boots (perfect for your cowgirl Halloween costume).
Furry Boots
Back in February, plush clothing made an impactful impression at the NYFW Fall/Winter 2024 shows, as did furry shoes. (The latter first gained traction in 2023, and continues strong for autumn.) Hop on the (definitely cute, possibly divisive) trend with a pair of cozy shearling booties for everyday activities or chic faux-fur stiletto boots for stylish parties.
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Tolu Coker’s Spring/Summer 2025 show — titled “Olapeju,” which is the 30-year-old designer’s mother’s name in Yoruba and means “where wealth gathers” — closed with models dancing down the runway in party looks made from upcycled leather, cinched tailored blazers, and retro suits in prints that matched all the way down to the gloves and handbags. The venue had been done up to replicate the look of a British-Nigerian living room, equipped with couches, wallpaper projections and framed family photos. It felt homey, but festive: a celebration not just of how far the brand has come, but also of where it comes from, which still serves as its North Star.
Coker is one of London Fashion Week’s buzziest young designers, and this was her third runway collection. She made her London Fashion Week debut last September, and now shows in the British Fashion Council’s NewGen space, which has historically supported superstars (like Simone Rocha and Wales Bonner) in the early stages of their careers. Her eponymous brand has been worn by the likes of Ariana Grande, Tems and Maya Jama, bringing even more attention to her autobiographical designs, which are largely inspired by her British-Nigerian heritage and resilient immigrant community.
Coker pulls a lot from her mother’s wardrobe, specifically the pieces she wore in London when she moved from Lagos in the 1970s. (You can see that in the A-line skirts and mod dresses in Spring/Summer 2025.)
“Like many people from different minority backgrounds, their stories aren’t written traditionally in history,” she tells Refinery29, of her mother and late father, who was also a pillar of her community. “I think through clothing, you can create this documentation of a time, both present and past, that will serve as some form of archive in years to come, to say: ‘We were here.’”
My relationship to clothing is in feeling a genuine connection — I think when people keep things for a long time it’s because of the sentimental value behind it.
TOLU COKER
Coker’s previous collections have explored her mother’s life as a hawker in Nigeria, as well as Yoruba spirituality across the African diaspora — with a throughline of sharp tailoring, bold colors, and styles that exist outside of trend cycles. She’s determined to not only create designs that sell, but tell the stories that matter.
“I’m really about building out wardrobes that are trans-seasonal and have surpassed the brevity of trends,” she says. “My relationship to clothing is in feeling a genuine connection, and I think when people keep things for a long time it’s because of the sentimental value behind it.”
“I think when something like that happens, you feel like, wow, you’re actually having some sort of impact or contribution,” Coker says. “It is, in many ways, very validating. But it also feels like it’s not just for me: It’s for so many other people who’ve been on that journey with me as well.”
The brand’s sustainability efforts range from its conscious consumption mindset and presenting pieces as heirlooms to be reworn for decades, to incorporating deadstock fabrics and upcycled materials into each collection. Coker points out that this too has roots in her culture: “You know when you open a container that you think is an ice cream tub, but then it’s like, stew or rice or something? Yeah, we laugh at these as cultural nuances, but they’re also indicative of a way of life and a way of thinking.”
Countless practices celebrated in the West as being “eco-friendly” are actually the only options for many communities with fewer means or less access to resources. “When we look at the impact of textile waste, it’s the Global South that’s most affected by it. And we have a monopoly on conversations around sustainability, but we’re the last to be affected by its impact,” Coker says.
With another runway under its belt, the Tolu Coker brand has become synonymous with “hype”, and perhaps also “joy”, as it continues to shed light on the uplifting narratives within immigrant communities that are so often overlooked. After the designer and her mother walked hand in hand, and in tears, following the brand’s London show, there couldn’t have been a single soul that wasn’t touched.
“It’s not just about my story or my mother’s story. It’s about human stories,” Coker says. “And I think everyone can see a piece of themselves in that and connect to what we’re creating.”
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Since 2006, Uniqlo’s sister fashion brand GU (pronounced as letters “g” and “u” and derived from the Japanese character for “freedom”) has been a shopping fixture in Japan thanks to its affordable range of on-trend styles and almost 450 stores. And while the label — part of Fast Retailing Group, which also owns Theory and Helmut Lang — previously had a stateside pop-up, today GU opened a flagship in New York and launched a US commerce site. This marks GU’s first permanent store outside of Asia and the first step in a global expansion that could make the brand as ubiquitous as its popular sister label.
According to GU CEO Osamu Yunoki, the brand took the insights gained from the US market following the 2022 New York pop-up to the product development team. The brand then spent two years adjusting its original sizing, changing silhouettes and fits, and making the styling and merchandising more gender-fluid, to align with the feedback. “Our [pop-up] products have been based on Japanese consumers. We changed our sizing and styling, and we opened a product development headquarters in New York,” Yunoki says of the preparation leading up to the brand’s American launch.
“Uniqlo and GU have the same concept and a different concept,” says Yunoki. “Both are trying to offer as good of a product as possible at an affordable price… [But] while Uniqlo offers high-quality, high-function basics, GU offers more trendy fashion.” But rather than put out the largest assortment of products, GU focuses on curating a limited selection of pieces that are meant to be mixed and matched and styled in a variety of ways. This is a concept that the brand refers to as “MINI edit MAX.”
“MINI edit MAX delivers maximum style and quality with minimum prices and curated collections. We intentionally narrow down the number of items,” Yunoki says. (In addition to offering a more digestible selection to the shopper, a limited lineup, according to Yunoku, also allows for a more effective supply chain model, which ensures a lower price point.)
This type of versatile selection is what according to Yunoki has made GU one of Japan’s most popular brands. “GU is very practical. People are really busy — they have no time to think about fashion all the time — and aren’t spending as much money as before on fashion,” he says.
In addition to the barrel-leg bottoms, which come in denim and pant versions, and cargo pants, which were a popular item during the pop-up’s run, the US selection includes on-trend pieces like pleated midi skirts, cropped blazers, and bubble-hem skirts. These are mixed in with more seasonless essentials like colorful cardigans, workwear-appropriate blouses, and transitional-weather trench coats — all, similar to Uniqlo, available in several different colors.
To mark the launch of the e-commerce site and store opening, GU also dropped its newest designer collaboration today, with the Japanese brand Undercover, with whom GU previously partnered on collections. Boasting 22 styles, the special-edition collection includes statement outerwear, track pants, and accessories that marked previous collaborations and features US exclusives like “Big Apple” graphic T-shirts and ripstop tote bags.
While GU will continue to innovate and create products with a global audience in mind, Yunoki points to the mission that inspired the brand name as the driving force of the launch 18 years later: “I would like to have US customers enjoy the freedom to find a new U [sic] through our fashion.”
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As a denim lover, fall is my favorite season for fashion. And because there’s no such thing as having too many jeans, I was eager to explore Anthropologie’s fall offering, which is full of designer denim, after having tried and styled its beachy Paige jeans over the summer.
This time around, I’m putting the retailer’s indie-inspired Mother Denim autumnal pieces to the test. The LA-based lifestyle brand creates bottoms, tops, accessories, and more inspired by memories of growing up in California in the ‘70s. Tapping into the sartorial experimentation and whimsy of that era, I styled four pairs of Mother Denim jeans for different occasions, from casual seasonal activities to professional commitments.
In general, wide-leg is my favorite pant silhouette, because I find it suits my hourglass figure. So, I of course had to try a couple of pairs in that shape. However, I also stepped into new territory, trying flares (for the first time), since they’re a Mother signature. While I was very skeptical about wearing the stretchy-yet-snug, curve-hugging jeans, I was quite surprised by how I felt in them in the end.
Read on to see how I’m styling Mother wide-leg and flare jeans for the fall (and beyond), and how you can achieve the looks yourselves.
How To Style Wide-Leg Jeans For Fall Activities
As a 5’3” girlie, I find that petite jeans from most brands are the best option for me. As the stock for Mother’s in-demand products is always changing, though, I tried a mix of the brand’s regular and petite fits. For these slightly-baggy, dramatically-cuffed jeans (a trend I’ve been seeing all over!), I opted for a 32 Petite, which was the perfect length. While there was some gapping at the back of my waist, the five hidden buttons (and one visible button) and rigid denim made me feel held in and secure. The relaxed fit and faded wash is effortlessly cool, and inspired me to style them in a colorful athleisure look for casual fall activities, like pumpkin picking.
To accentuate the cuffed hemline, I opted for a statement fall sneaker. I also worked off of the relaxed fit by pairing the jeans with an oversized puffy windbreaker. While I accessorized with my trusty sunglasses, you could also add one of Mother’s trucker hats. (And, as you’ll see throughout all my looks, I prefer styling jeans with the TikTok-viral “sandwich method,” which means having the bottoms in between a top and pair of shoes that match each other.)
How To Style Wide-Leg Jeans For A Night Out
On the opposite side of the style spectrum, I attempted to make a pair of Mother wide-leg jeans feel like occasionwear. It turns out that the brand’s pitch-black Twister Sneak jeans really work in elevated going-out outfits.
I’m wearing a size 32 Regular here, but know that the petite sizing would’ve been a better length for me (and is luckily back in stock to shop!). To combat the long length, I paired these jeans with metallic platform heels to get an extra height boost. Since metallics aren’t going anywhere anytime soon (especially as we inch closer to the holiday season), I styled the look with a shiny pleated Anthropologie cami I already had in my closet and silver interlock hoop earrings. To complete the look, I added some pearls, a black watch, and a black Anthropologie shoulder bag.
How To Style Flare Jeans For Casual Dates
Now… out of my comfort zone and into flare jeans! Mother does produce a few super flared jeans, but most of the styles are fairly subtle (and don’t give that kitschy ‘70s bell-bottoms look). I opted for the top-rated Hustler Ankle Fray jeans, which I got in a 32 Regular — thankfully, they fit great, thanks to the cropped length. The stretchier denim is super comfortable, and the frayed hems add to the casual, indie feel.
For casual fall dates (with your partner or your besties), style these light-wash jeans with a skin-baring top (this one feels like suede, which is on-trend) and comfortable shoes (I slipped into a pair of trendy slingback ballet flats). And don’t forget to also accessorize with a crossbody bag, sunglasses, everyday jewelry, and a belt. (I picked a thin plaid style.)
How To Style Flare Jeans For Work
For my next attempt at styling flare jeans, I decided to put together a work-appropriate outfit. While this wash seems to be out of stock at the moment, I believe the darker “Chip On My Shoulder” shade (linked above) is an even better option for the office. I also found that the 32 Petite length and fit is comparable to the cropped Hustler Ankle Fray jeans.
These comfortable and flattering frayed jeans may be my favorite Mother style of the bunch, so I was really excited to style them. From a red-brown blazer and leather work bag to a Brat green high-neck top and suede pointed booties, I picked vintage-inspired fabrics, color palettes, and styles that complimented the denim and felt modern when combined all together. If you also plan on wearing denim to the office this fall, make sure to pair your dark-wash flare jeans with high-quality investment pieces that will elevate your look and have you feeling chic and confident.
Fitting neatly between the bold, flirty mini skirt and the dramatic, romantic maxi skirt is the comfortable yet underrated midi skirt. Not too short, not too long, it's the Goldilocks of skirts: just right.
The mid-calf length makes a versatile day-to-night wardrobe staple. Semi-casual yet semi-formal, they can easily be dressed down with a cardigan and loafers for work, or dressed up with a blouse and knee-high boots for date night. There’s also a lot of variety in the category, from satin to suede to denim options, from side slit to wrap styles, from monochromatic to printed ones.
There are so many ways to style a midi skirt, depending on the look that you want to achieve — so, we're here to offer you some outfit inspo. If you’re looking for a fall style upgrade, consider ordering a couple of midis to alternate throughout the season for different vibes and occasions.
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Fitting neatly between the bold, flirty mini skirt and the dramatic, romantic maxi skirt is the comfortable, ultra-flattering midi skirt. Not too short, not too long — it's just right. The mid-calf length skirt style is versatile, a great day-to-night option, and has become a wardrobe staple, especially for the summer. The semi-casual semi-formal bottoms can easily be dressed down with a crop top and white sneakers or dressed up with a blouse and strappy heels.
And some trending styles that should be on your radar include satin, cotton, and denim midi skirts, side slit and wrap midi skirts, and printed and floral midi skirts. So if you’re looking for a versatile piece that'll upgrade your style, consider ordering a couple of midi skirts that you can alternate throughout the summer for different vibes and occasions.
Printed & Textured Midi Skirts
If you want a printed midi skirt but aren't into traditional florals, there are other options out there, like trendy animal prints or plaids. Looking for something a bit more fun? Go for a textured midi instead, whether that be a ruffled, twill, or knit.
Boden Petra Cord Midi Skirt, $, available at Boden
Midi Skirts With Slits
If you want to show a bit more leg than many midi skirts offer, consider going for one with a slit. This flirty detail adds a bit more interest to your look and is perfect for a dramatic, twirling-in-the-night moment.
Intimately Sweet Talker Half Slip Skirt, $, available at Free People
Satin Midi Skirts
Satin is perhaps the first fabric you think of when you picture midi skirts. It's a classic combination that has become a favorite for many, perfect for dinners, parties, and even the office. From colorful and pleated options to neutral and refined ones, satin midi skirts are your go-to for when jeans are too casual and a dress feels too formal.
Quince 100% Washable Silk Skirt, $, available at Quince
Leather Midi Skirts
Leather bottoms are a staple for the fall and winter, especially in skirt from adding a bit of refined rock'n’roll to any outfit. Again, a midi-length option works for the day and night), and is a bit more breathable than a maxi or pants.
Halogen Double Slit Pleated Midi Skirt, $, available at Nordstrom
Denim Midi Skirts
Denim midi skirts are an offset of the wildly popular and nostalgic denim maxi skirt comeback. Again, a midi-length option is perfect for the day (and situationally the night) and is a bit more wearable than a maxi style. Each of these denim midi skirts also feature front slits for walking ease and some much-appreciated breeze.
Anthropologie Satin Pleated Midi Skirt, $, available at Anthropologie
Floral Midi Skirts
Florals? For summer? Classic and chic! Whether you prefer a large-scale print or a more muted, abstract one, a floral skirt is a dainty, feminine summer staple. Pair your patterned skirt with a simple blouse or crop top for a perfect outfit combination every time.
Cider High Waist Mesh Floral Midi Skirt, $, available at Cider
Wrap Midi Skirts
Similar to midi skirts with slits, wrap midi skirts can show some leg too. There are plenty of wrap styles out there, whether you want a fully adjustable skirt or a faux wrap one that solely gives the flattering cut of a sarong.
Vero Moda Wrap Front Midi Skirt, $, available at ASOS
Cotton Midi Skirts
Stay cool (style-wise and weather-wise) in a cotton-blend skirt this summer. This broad category of midi skirts encompasses a bunch of styles from A-line and column silhouettes to slits, tiers, and cargo skirt details. Take your pick and then take on the day in comfort.
free-est Essential Convertible Skirt, $, available at Free People
Printed & Textured Midi Skirts
(for summer)
If you want a printed midi skirt but aren't into traditional florals, there are other summer-ready options out there like funky screen prints or checkered fabric. And if you're looking for something a bit more subtle, go for a textured midi skirt instead, whether that be lace, eyelet, or ruffles.
