The kiddies
are back in school and while the days may be verging on hot the nights are cool
enough for an extra blanket. Thus, I’m calling it-it’s fall and time to begin
the journey into what’s new in the fashion world. I’ve hinted that this fall
was particularly disappointing but am going to hold off on why and keep things
upbeat with some of the trends I’ve seen that interest me.
For me,
burgundy and navy are synonymous as neutrals. Navy made a comeback after almost
a decade of derision by fashionistas (and I
screamed ‘I told you so’) and this year there was the same uptick in
showings of burgundy (or wine or cordovan or whatever you want to call it).
This is good news for everyone because really, aren’t you getting tired of
black?
Gucci chiffon dress, Tory Burch spectator maryjane, Alexander McQueen wool pencil skirt, T by Alexander Wang dress, Luxury Rebel pump, Valentino chiffon/lace blouse, Gucci sweater
There are
several names for this trend: black and gold, baroque, luxe. I’m going with
luxe because it encompasses the many ways opulence is popping up in fall
fashion. My caveat—if this is a trend you like proceed with caution. It’s not
the eighties anymore and economically we’re anything but luxe (which I’ll
address later), but if you feel like a little extra bling the fashion world is
right there with you this fall.
It might
seem odd to call a coat a trend but when there is such a plethora of options,
compared with years past, it becomes noteworthy. Designers will often throw in
an outerwear piece in their fall line but it’s just that—a throwaway piece with
little thought. This year’s crop of outerwear covers the gamut and what you see
here is my condensed version of my favorites. Too many choices!
I’ll be
back during the week to showcase some of my favorite designers’ collections for
fall. Stay tuned!
I want that purple coat!
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