From preppy wares to workwear-inspired standouts, there is something to satisfy all tastes and shopping impulses. A subversive attitude transpired in many designer collections from New York to Paris, offering a refreshingly rebellious take on closet staples. Think: deconstructed knits, re-worked tailoring, and lots of leather in the form of S&M and biker-style silhouettes. Similarly, a futuristic wave rippled through fashion month’s four cities with gritty, punk undertones influencing denim, fall dresses, cargos, and more. Plus, the official induction of the catsuit as a fearless approach to all-in-one dressing and trippy trompe l’oeil prints.
A flapper-era opulence emerged on the more glamorous end of the spectrum; rhinestones, sequins, and crystal-decked designs proved both extravagant yet effortless in tandem with daily blazers and boots and the ultimate in glamour when worn in their scintillating glory. Outerwear underwent the extra treatment, too, from floor-grazing dusters to ultra-oversized puffers and supersized faux fur destined for statement-making days.
As for fall’s boot du jour, get ready for the over-the-knee revival to pair with the season’s micro-minis, ranging from classic leather block-heels to second-skin silhouettes doused in color and rugged moto styles. And while skin-baring Y2K-style dresses and skirts remain a fixture, prepare for maxi skirts and dresses, spanning full-volume designs to slinky ’90s style shapes, to lure you in this season.
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Maxi Lengths
While minis no doubt remain, fall is all about floor-grazing skirts and dresses from voluminous shapes as seen at Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, and Simone Rocha to weighty knits like at Alberta Ferretti and slim and slinky silhouettes á la Saint Laurent.
We The Free Come As You Are Denim Maxi Skirt, $, available at Free People
Hanifa Miya Knit Cardigan Dress, $, available at Hanifa
REMI x REVOLVE Lucy Maxi Skirt, $, available at Revolve
Punk Futurism
Punk returns to the forefront of fall fashion as witnessed at Louis Vuitton, Dior, Givenchy, and more, with styles ranging from futuristic, rebellious, and gritty pieces done in plaid, leather, or with heavy-metal embellishments. Photo: Courtesy of Givenchy.
AsYou PU lace detail flare pants in black, $, available at ASOS
Urban Outfitters Pyramid Studded Belt, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Not-So-Prim Prep
While tennis, golf, and country clubcore aesthetics have ruled spring and summer, fall ushers in an edgier version of prep. The new vibe, led by Miu Miu and Rokh, puts a fresh twist on classics from pleated skirts and blazers to varsity staples like bombers and knits via luxe touches like leather and faux fur. Plus, chunky platforms that add modernity and playfulness to schoolgirl styles like Mary-Janes and loafers. Photo: Courtesy of Miu Miu.
Uniqlo Side Pleated Narrow Skirt, $, available at Uniqlo
Hollister Varsity Bomber Jacket, $, available at Hollister
Dr. Martens Adina Platform Oxford, $, available at DSW
Flapper-Era Opulence
From New York to Paris, shimmer, sequins, and rhinestones stood out from event-worthy attire (Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, Sacai, and Miu Miu) to dialed-up daily wares like suits and denim (Cinq à Sept, Dries Van Noten, and PatBo).Photo: Dan Lecca and Jonas Gustavsson/PatBo
Zara RHINESTONE BOMBER LIMITED EDITION, $, available at Zara
River Island Silver sequin flared trousers, $, available at River Island
Lots of Leather
Leather undergoes a daring refresh this fall, as S&M and biker-style pieces emerged (see: bucked and overly strappy shapes like at Khaite, Versace, and Roberto Cavalli), as well as sleek and tailored head-to-toe looks in elegant neutrals and vibrant colors (Tod’s, Maryam Nassir Zadeh, and Sergio Hudson), offering slick options for even the most edge-aversed. Photo: Courtesy of Khaite.
Nasty Gal Faux Leather Croc Embossed Oversized Blazer, $, available at Nasty Gal
Good American Better Than Leather Vacay Dress, $, available at Good American
FP Collection | Free People Rebel Leather Harness, $, available at Free People
Deconstructed Staples
With a rebellious tone often teetering into a raver aesthetic, tattered knits, disheveled denim, and frayed finishes appeared as more than mere accents but, instead, focal-point pieces styled head-to-toe, as seen at Acne Studios, Eckhaus Latta, Dion Lee, and Elena Velez. Consider these capsule closet staples 2.0.Photo: Madison Voelkel/Eckhaus Latta.
Eckhaus Latta Indigo Baggy Jeans, $, available at SSENSE
R13 Distressed Oversized Sweater, $, available at FWRD
Think beyond function with your fall outerwear. This season’s coats are made to make a serious statement as floor-grazing dusters, ultra-oversized puffers, and supersize faux fur and teddy coats reign. Look at the runways of Courrèges, Coperni, and Rick Ownes for proof. Photo: Courtesy of Coperni.
Banana Republic Shearling Officer Coat, $, available at Banana Republic
J Jason Wu The Icon Regular Faux Leather Croc Trench Coat, $, available at QVC
After a gradual accession over the past few seasons, catsuits ranging from knitted to sheer and leather iterations (Dior, Hermès, Stella McCartney showed some of the best) are the ultimate conversation piece as fall’s fresh take on all-in-one dressing.Photo: Courtesy of Dior.
Marine Serre Crescent Moon jumpsuit, $, available at Farfetch
Norma Kamali Norma Kamali Long Sleeve Turtleneck Skull Cap Catsuit, $, available at FWRD
Brielle Velvet Burnout Catsuit, $, available at Brielle Belle
Slick Sportswear
Tailoring sees a modern and minimal approach for back-to-the-office dressing this fall, from cinched and spliced blazers like at Brandon Maxwell, Erdem, and Peter Do to timeless shapes deftly combined with plunging and cut-out shapes for a sultry skin show, like at LaQuan Smith.Photo: Courtesy of LaQuan Smith.
COS Belted High-Waisted Pants, $, available at COS
Abercrombie & Fitch Wrap-Front Cutout Blazer Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Tibi Celia Drape Stella Pant, $, available at Tibi
Over-The-Knee Boots
Your favorite aughts-era boots are back, from thigh-skimming styles with a motocross edge to second-skin fits in bright colors and buttery-soft leather versions with timeless stiletto and block heels. Khaite, Victoria Beckham, and Isabel Marant debuted standout versions. Photo: Courtesy of Isabel Marant.
Fall weather is finally here, and we just can't stop thinking about all the signature, blink-and-you'll-miss-it autumnal sales that come around this time of year. Of course, our closets always need more cozy coats, chic jackets, and cold-weather accessories. If you've been looking to stock up, now's the time. J.Crew is currently offering up to 50% off select sale styles and 35% off select full-priced styles. An R29 reader favorite, J.Crew's sales are one of the best ways to stock up on its peppy, preppy basics for way, way less.
You can get a steep discount on your purchase for a super limited time only with the promo code SHOPNOW. We're letting you know about this super sale now so you can catch the best drops and snatch them up before they're all gone. But because we know how hard weeding through all those sales can be, we've curated our top choices from this layering-heaven of a sale.
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J.Crew Ribbed mockneck sweater in Supersoft yarn, $, available at J.Crew
J.Crew Chateau puffer coat, $, available at J.Crew
J.Crew Rollneck sweater in Supersoft yarn, $, available at J.Crew
J.Crew Teddy sherpa lady coat, $, available at J.Crew
J.Crew Eloise sweater-blazer, $, available at J.Crew
J.Crew Ribbed mockneck sweater in Supersoft yarn, $, available at J.Crew
J.Crew Ribbed cashmere scarf, $, available at J.Crew
J.Crew Villa coat in Italian stadium-cloth wool, $, available at J.Crew
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In a style landscape teeming with British-grown talent — from veteran brands like Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen to up-and-comers like Molly Goddard and Grace Wales Bonner — there’s one quintessentially English clothing item that always manages to stay relevant: the Barbour jacket. Spotted on the likes of everyone from Princess Diana to the Queen herself and Daniel Craig as James Bond, the utilitarian garment has become a countryside staple, maintaining a stronghold among the sartorial set over the years. Today, the next iteration of the jacket takes on new territory with the launch of its coolest collaboration yet: Barbour x Ganni.
The union is a seamless fusion of the two labels: durable outerwear that Barbour has been known for since its inception in England’s coastal town of South Shields nearly 130 years ago and fanciful details that have gained Ganni a cult following among the #GanniGirl, a term referring to the Danish label’s legions of acolytes who love its quirky take on Scandi style. The pieces maintain Barbour’s classic earth tones interspersed with playful neon accents and Ganni’s signature oversized collars and playful embroidery.
The capsule comes in two parts. The first is a ready-to-wear collection with two coats, four jackets, a skirt, and two bucket hats. Meanwhile, the second drop features 50 limited-edition upcycled and reworked outerwear pieces, some of which made their debut on the runway at the Ganni show during Copenhagen Fashion Week.
“Our collaboration combines both Ganni’s spirit and Barbour’s heritage. The iconic wax cotton and diamond quilting that Barbour is renowned for have both been re-imagined in contemporary shapes and silhouettes to present a modern interpretation of a classic Barbour look,” says Nicola Brown, director of womenswear at Barbour. “The oversized proportions and collar detailing gives the collection a playful twist that is perfect for the confident and bold Ganni girl.” The collaboration comes on the heels of the departure of British style and media personality Alexa Chung, who was a guest designer for Barbour since 2019.
“We created something super playful and full of contrast that still stays true to both brands’ DNA. Working with open-minded creatives that value craftsmanship is really what gets my beat going,” says Ditte Reffstrup, the creative force behind Ganni alongside her husband, Nicolaj Reffstrup. Barbour is one of several covetable partnerships for the pair, who have recently worked with other brands known for their signature pieces like Levi’s and Juicy Couture.
Considering Kate Middleton wore a recycled Ganni vest to Cop26 in Glasgow, might this collaboration mean we’ll be seeing the newly minted Princess of Wales swapping out her fascinator for a bucket hat in the months ahead? We’re not ruling it out, especially since Ganni’s fall/winter 2021 collection was basically an homage to Kate’s late mother-in-law. Regardless, we’ve got a hunch that the collab is poised for a sellout.
Shop the Ganni x Barbour collection today.
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