FASHION WORLD: September 2025

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

These 24 Cardigans Will Help You Channel A Gilmore Girls Fall

As we trade in our trendy white tank tops for warmer layers to keep us cozy on chilly days, we’re keeping an eye out for the best sweaters on the market, from chunky knits to turtlenecks. One style in particular is a fall staple (and obsession): the cardigan.

The button-front sweater has been a longtime transitional-weather go-to, but it started making headlines a few years ago, when micro versions dominated New York Fashion Week. As you can imagine, fashion enthusiasts and celebs ate it up — and they're still excited by them. Brands are finding ways to make them feel fresh: At the Fall/Winter 2025 shows (and the most recent Spring/Summer 2026 shows), the likes of Coach, Lingua Franca, Kate Barton, and Tanner Fletcher used sweaters and cardigans as styling hacks — throwing them over shoulders, around waists, and through bag handles, offering easy access as the weather changes throughout the day.

Now, from preppy stripes and luxe cashmere to bright hues and cool cropped silhouettes, cardigans are as popular as ever and here to complement your fall ‘fits (especially if you’re trying to channel the cozy Gilmore Girls look). Here are the 24 best sweater-jacket hybrids around to add to your wardrobe ASAP.

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Madewell Pointelle-Stitch Cardigan in Alpaca Blend

**Madewell** Pointelle-Stitch Cardigan in Alpaca Blend, $, available at Madewell

Old Navy Wool-Blend Ruffle Tie-Front Cropped Cardigan

**Old Navy** Wool-Blend Ruffle Tie-Front Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Old Navy

Lululemon Cotton-Blend Cable-Knit Cardigan

**Lululemon** Cotton-Blend Cable-Knit Cardigan, $, available at Lululemon

J.Crew Featherweight Cashmere Cardigan

**J.Crew** Featherweight Cashmere Cardigan, $, available at J.Crew

Coach Boucle Cardigan Jacket

**Coach** Boucle Cardigan Jacket, $, available at Coach Outlet

Damson Madder Voula Wool & Cashmere Blend Cardigan

**Damson Madder** Voula Wool & Cashmere Blend Cardigan, $, available at Damson Madder

Quince Mongolian Cashmere Boxy Cropped Cardigan Sweater

**Quince** Mongolian Cashmere Boxy Cropped Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Quince

Zara Poplin Trim Combination Cardigan

**Zara** Poplin Trim Combination Cardigan, $, available at Zara

Boden Embroidered Frill Cardigan

**Boden** Embroidered Frill Cardigan, $, available at Boden

Universal Standard Better-Than-Wool Cardigan

**Universal Standard** Better-Than-Wool Cardigan, $, available at Universal Standard

Free People Nightingale Cardi

**Free People** Nightingale Cardi, $, available at Free People

Wilfred Shelly Cardigan with Scalloped Edges

**Wilfred** Shelly Cardigan with Scalloped Edges, $, available at Aritzia

BDG Becca Fairisle Brushed Knit Oversized Cardigan

**BDG** Becca Fairisle Brushed Knit Oversized Cardigan, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Sézane Angie Cardigan

**Sézane** Angie Cardigan, $, available at Sézane

Lake Nora Cotton Cardigan

**LAKE** Nora Cotton Cardigan, $, available at LAKE

Anthropologie The Juliet Cashmere Cardigan Sweater

**Anthropologie** The Juliet Cashmere Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Anthropologie

English Factory Argyle Caspian Cardigan

**English Factory** Argyle Caspian Cardigan, $, available at Tuckernuck

Alex Mill Nico Cardigan In Cotton

**Alex Mill** Nico Cardigan In Cotton, $, available at Alex Mill

Open Edit Fuzzy Crewneck Cardigan

**Open Edit** Fuzzy Crewneck Cardigan, $, available at Nordstrom

Gap Modern Crewneck Cardigan

**Gap** Modern Crewneck Cardigan, $, available at Gap

Eloquii Overlap Cardigan

**Eloquii** Overlap Cardigan, $, available at Eloquii

Lioness Awakening Cardigan

**Lioness** Awakening Cardigan, $, available at Revolve

Everlane Sheer V-Neck Cardigan in Butterluxe

**Everlane** Sheer V-Neck Cardigan in Butterluxe, $, available at Everlane

Jenni Kayne Murphy Cardigan

**Jenni Kayne** Murphy Cardigan, $, available at Jenni Kayne

Maeve Belted Cable Cardigan Sweater
Try out this untraditional yet chic belted cardigan.

*Shop Maeve at* ***Anthropologie***

**Maeve** Belted Cable Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Anthropologie

Free People Willow Cardi

Feel oh-so-soft in this fuzzy cardi.

*Shop* ***Free People***

**Free People** Willow Cardi, $, available at Free People

Lululemon Alpaca Wool-Blend Cardigan Sweater
This cardigan doubles as a cover-up after a long workout — perfect if you need to run some errands afterward.

*Shop* **Lululemon**

**Lululemon** Alpaca Wool-Blend Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Lululemon

Rachel Antonoff Cupcake Cardigan

Look as cute as... well, a cupcake in this colorful cardigan with the most adorable scalloped edges.

Shop **Rachel** ***Antonoff***

**Rachel Antonoff** Cupcake Cardigan, $, available at Rachel Antonoff

Zara Knit Cardigan With Ties

We love a tie-front moment. The fun contrasting trim on this elegant cardigan will elevate an everyday outfit.

Shop **Zara**

**Zara** Knit Cardigan With Ties, $, available at Zara

Lisa Says Gah Lauda Cardi

If there's one thing we can depend on Lisa Says Gah for, it's cute overload. This cardigan is no exception.

*Shop* **Lisa Says Gah**

**Lisa Says Gah** Lauda Cardi, $, available at Lisa Says Gah

Hollister Comfy Cloud Cable-Knit Cardigan

Look absolutely darling in this under-$50 baby blue cable-knit cardi.

*Shop* **Hollister**

**Hollister** Comfy Cloud Cable-Knit Cardigan, $, available at Hollister

Sézane Angie Cardigan

A cardigan with dreamy lace details — we'll take two.

*Shop* ***Sézane***

**Sézane** Angie Cardigan, $, available at Sézane

Pistola Dani Cardigan

Look red-hot in this cherry-red cardi.

*Shop* Pistola at **Revolve**

**Pistola** Dani Cardigan, $, available at Revolve

Hyacinth House Woven Maybourne Cardigan

This gorgeously woven cardigan will take you from day to night, no matter the bottom you choose. We'd pair it with a colorful bubble or maxi skirt.

*Shop* *Hyacinth House at* **Tuckernuck**

**Hyacinth House** Cream Woven Maybourne Cardigan, $, available at Tuckernuck

Aritzia Basque Cardigan

A less traditional cardigan, this merino wool and cotton-blend garment is great for warmer days.

Shop **Aritzia**

**Wilfred** Basque Cardigan, $, available at Aritzia

Universal Standard Better-Than-Wool Cardigan

Brighten up the room with this cheery pink cardigan.

Shop **Universal Standard**

**Universal Standard** Better-Than-Wool Cardigan, $, available at Universal Standard

J. Crew Featherweight Cashmere Shrunken Cardigan

We have one thing to say about this cardigan... purr.

Shop **J. Crew**

**J. Crew** Featherweight Cashmere Shrunken Cardigan, $, available at J. Crew

Love, Bonito Amiera Relaxed Knit Cardigan

This minimal cardigan by Love Bonito is just what your jeans-and-tee ordered.

*Shop* **Love, Bonito**

**Love Bonito** Amiera Relaxed Knit Cardigan, $, available at Love Bonito

Alex Mill Nico Cardigan

Bigger is better — just look at this chunky knit that’ll keep you cozy all season long.

Shop **Alex Mill**

**Alex Mill** Nico Cardigan, $, available at Alex Mill

Everlane The Boxy Cardigan

Brown is in this season — why not incorporate it into your wardrobe via a cardigan?

Shop **Everlane**

**Everlane** The Boxy Cardigan, $, available at Everlane

La Ligne Striped Brushed Cashmere Cardigan

In the case of classic striped knits, no one’s doing it like La Ligne. The brand's famous stripes have been seen on the likes of Anne Hathaway and Heather Graham, to name a few.

Shop La Ligne at **Neiman Marcus**

**La Ligne** Striped Brushed Cashmere Cardigan, $, available at Neiman Marcus

Topshop Cable Stitch Crop Cardigan

A classic cable knit cardigan never hurt anybody.

*Shop* **Topshop**

**Topshop** Cable Stitch Crop Cardigan, $, available at Nordstrom

Draper James Varsity Cardigan

Perhaps the best part about this classy cardigan is that your furry best friend can match you — all for under $100!

*Shop* **Draper James**

**Draper James** Varsity Cardigan, $, available at Draper James

Quince Baby Alpaca-Wool Cropped Cardigan

Quince is back at it again with the affordable alpaca knitwear.

Shop **Quince**

**Quince** Baby Alpaca-Wool Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Quince

LPA Ruffle Sweater Cardigan

Lean into the coquette craze with this feminine ruffled cardigan.

Shop LPA **Revolve**

**LPA** Ruffle Sweater Cardigan, $, available at Revolve

Jenni Kayne Cable Cocoon Cardigan

Jenni Kayne's classic Cable Cocoon cardigan is definitely one for the books.

Shop **Jenni Kayne**

**Jenni Kayne** Cable Cocoon Cardigan, $, available at Jenni Kayne

Lake Pajamas Nora Cotton Cardigan

The ribbed and oversized cuffs are a perfect addition to this cozy spring layering piece, and it’s made of 100% cotton so you know it’s soft as heck.

Shop **Lake Pajamas**

**LAKE Pajamas** Nora Cotton Cardigan, $, available at LAKE Pajamas

Alice + Olivia Kitty Puff-Sleeve Cardigan

Alice + Olivia always wows us with its eye-catching take on classics, such as this cable-knit cardigan with fabulous bow closures.

*Shop* ***Alice + Olivia***

**Alice + Olivia** Kitty Puff-Sleeve Cardigan, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The 3 Black Designers Who Are Using Tech To Shape Fashion’s New Reality

This past summer, I was presented with an amazing opportunity to tour New York’s Garment District, and what I saw as a Black creative wasn’t just beautiful or innovative — it was affirming. I witnessed other Black creatives who are not only at the forefront of technological advancement, but using that to completely reshape the fashion landscape.

Our first stop was the New York Embroidery Studio — a nondescript building from the outside, but on the inside, houses one of the most advanced tools in fashion tech right now: the Stratasys J850, a printer that uses lenticular printing, or a type of 3D printing, to apply holographic, raised, or shifting visuals directly onto fabric (think layers, gradient, photo realism, or textures that appear to move when you do). This is how sketches become sculpture, and fabric becomes an engaging and fun interactive experience.

This tour, which was led by Lenese Griffin, a seasoned apparel production manager with a wealth of experience in product development, opened my eyes to the massive, complicated world of fashion. The industry is so much more than aesthetics and seasonal trends — it’s an intricate system that’s evolving into something more intelligent, inclusive, immersive, and intentional. And we’re at the intersection between high design and high tech, and Black designers like LaQuan Smith, Anifa Mvuemba, and Madison Maxey are leading some of the boldest work in that space.

LaQuan Smith

LaQuan Smith’s spring/summer 2025 show featured a sleepwear capsule “Lucid Dream,” co-created with Samsung, that drew design inspiration from the sleekness of the Galaxy Ring. The sleepwear arrived in vivid chartreuse silk organza and it served as a contrast against other designs, like trench coats made of a new material Smith calls “transparent horse,” made by his Italian mills. He described the look as perfect for when “a woman, on a rainy night, goes to her man’s house to have makeup sex.” It’s sensual luxury with a futuristic edge.

The New York-based designer used “AI Atelier” on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, where AI tools like sketch-to-image helped with the design process, and “Now Brief,” which supported things like organizing fabrics, scheduling fittings, and making communication with his team more efficient.

Anifa Mvuemba

Congolese born and DMV-based Anifa Mvuemba is the designer behind Hanifa, a brand that draws on her cultural background, resulting in bold silhouettes and inclusive sizing. In May 2020, she presented Pink Label Congo, a collection that honored her Congolese roots while raising awareness about issues like the exploitation that’s tied to coltan mining, as a digital runway show using invisible 3D avatars on Instagram Live. It was immediately celebrated for its innovation and cultural commentary, proving that technology can be used to amplify a message and unite the community instead of diluting it.

Since then, Hanifa has continued to evolve, balancing innovation with intentional craft. Mvuemba uses digital tools, like CLO, Procreate, and Blender in her design process, reducing waste while refining her vision of how clothes should move on the body. Her philosophy is clear: Fashion should be inclusive, technologically forward, and deeply connected to heritage.

Madison Maxey

Imagine buying a jacket that not only keeps you warm, but also senses how often you wear it, keeps track of how many times it’s been washed, and even helps a brand understand how its product moves through your life. That’s what Loomia is doing right now. The tech — Loomia Electronic Layer (LEL) — is a flexible circuit sheet that bends, sketches, and survives in fabrics while carrying functions such as heating, lighting, or pressure detection. And yes, the layer holds up when stretched or handled; its electrical performance stays stable, unlike older “smart fabrics.”

And the woman behind Loomia is: Madison Maxey, who started it out of a desire to make electronics disappear into clothing, so the fabric does the work without feeling like gear. Before Loomia, she experimented with conductive inks, computational design, and patterning electronics with designers and engineers. LEL is now mostly used in medical, outdoor, automotive, and wellness fields, proving that wearable tech can be something that’s used, lived in, and trusted every day, by everyone. Case in point: A recent collaboration with L.L. Bean, where LEL was sewn or attached inside of outdoor gear to report wear behavior: temperature, wash, count, and usage patterns. The versatility of the technology shows how seamlessly it can be folded into existing brand identities and products. Loomia isn’t just for Loomia — it’s scalable and transferable, and that’s its real strength.

These designers are writing the next chapter of what fashion looks like. They’re building new systems, new fabrics, new languages, and doing it on their terms. We ’re entering a new era of fashion, and it values identity, innovation, and equality that leaves an impact — and I can’t wait to see what’s next.

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24 Fall Jackets — From Trench Coats To Quilted Puffers — To Layer Up In

It’s officially cozy season, and the fall weather has brought all its wardrobe favorites with it. In addition to cardigan sweaters and knee-high boots, the transitional jacket is a beloved autumnal classic. The best fall jackets are lightweight enough for layering when the temps aren't quite cold — the Goldilocks of your seasonal closet, if you will.

Whether you want something to throw on for early-morning dog walks or a more buttoned-up (excuse the pun) style for work or evening plans, there’s a topper out there for everyone. Consider the trusty denim jacket, trench coat, or leather jacket… or more on-trend barn jackets and seasonal suede jackets. And as it gets colder, think of coats made from wool, fleece, and puffer materials as well as styles with scarf details for extra coverage and warmth.

To provide a little shopping inspiration, we've gathered our top picks from reader-favorite retailers like Lululemon, Free People, Gap, Damson Madder, and Anthropologie to cart up and elevate your fall ‘fits.

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