Fall you need! We know you too have your fall wardrobe on the
brain—despite how hot it is right now. Perhaps fashion’s salient season
has its roots in back-to-school and the new threads we showed up in for
our first day, or even our first week if we were really lucky! Well,
this issue is full of contenders for your best looks of the entire
season. Our cover features Tom and Linda Platt’s layered top that leads
a polished wardrobe including a split-sleeve top, straight skirt, and
seamed pants. Tracy Reese’s new midi dress with overlay gives the look
of a two-piece without the fuss, while teaming up cozy stable knits.
Gorgeous numbers from Bellville Sassoon and Badgley Mischka are
form-fitting, hot-hued designs with splendid details. Inclined to sew
Anne Klein? Then you’ll fall hard for the new seam-detailed jacket and
pants, try them in a quality faux-leather or denim. Marcy Tilton, Sandra
Betzina, and Kathryn Brenne have six new patterns that play up the
creative versatil