Rebecca Minkoff
Her free spirit attitude influenced by the Bohemian lifestyle calls to mind Penny Lane’s oft-imitated wardrobe from the 1970s-set film Almost Famous. Moved by music, the festival atmosphere and vintage fashion, she is taken by wanderlust, a carefree sense immersed in nomadic adventures. Retro-inspired with a folkloric and artisanal creativity, this Gypsy artfully layers and mixes items. She strives for a magical moment only had by dressing in fall’s captivating pieces. • The California girl defines her cool aesthetic playing to the laidback bohemian flair; she encompasses the music festival style all year effortlessly • Nubby sweaters oversized and draped in ponchos, blanket wraps, capes, duster and drape-front cardigans, vests and turtleneck combos • Fringe, fringe and more fringe • Layering is central to this look, eclectic, mixing and matching, playing with texture • Fur/shearlings: ombré, colorblocking, pops of color and neutrals—soft to long hair, nubby, shaggy, fluffy and Mongolian seen in both faux and real • Quilt-inspired patchwork, whip stitching, artisanal craftwork, gold beading, embroideries, home-crafted macramé and intricate laces • Denim: high-waist, flares, exposed button closures, fading, slash knees, distressing, rip & repair, frayed edge, A-line denim skirts and jean jackets • Peasant tops, tunics, lingerie cami/slips, long sheer dresses in cotton gauze, chiffon and silks • Has a bit of vagabond chic – grungy, utilitarian jackets, camo, plaids, and worn messy • Retro-inspired graphics on worn-in tees, vintage ’70s Americana themes, rock music, surf and camping, ringer and raglan details • Print stories include tapestry, tribal, Aztec, batik, global, dark florals, tile and abstract ethnic • Palette of indigo, burgundy, teal, mustard, camel, natural brown, green shades, neutral creams, taupes, peach, rust and pops of red
Temperley
The California casual lifestyle has an everyday versatility with unstructured shapes and folds of layers that are directionally styled with urban sophistication. Casual luxe is at the cutting edge, with cozy layers, head-to-toe knits and the textural landscape where touch and feel is king. There is a mix of conventional and street kid, urban and casual; details like distressed knits with frays and holes for the cool factor. Athleisure, a marriage of sport and luxury, certainly feeds into the desire to be warm, comfortable and cozy. • Full of minimalist knits in calm colors and forgiving proportions, her look is full of cozy pieces; the best of lounge lifestyle • Dynamic gym/street inspiration with real sport infusion, exaggerated silhouettes, varied hemlines, true activewear • Glam it up by throwing on a statement coatigan or an oversized drapey sweater, indigo knit poncho, pop-overs in sleeveless, funnel necks in tunic lengths or short sleeve cropped • Knits worn head to toe: shaggy, fuzzy, loopy yarns, open weaves, cable, cashmere and rib knit • The sweatshirt and jogger continue, either matched for the tracksuit or separated for statement pieces; cozy French terry and fleece, mixed media, newness in distressed or shredded knits; velour has reemerged • Body-conscious: sweater knit dresses, ruched or gathered, fitted tees and leggings • Athletic stripes, colorblocking, numeral patches, mesh inserts, and nylon tech fabrics, ponté and sporty knits • Graphics in licensed logos, verbiage, yoga mantras, repeat patterns and wit • Billowy silhouettes in tunics and tees that hang off the body just right • All about texture: innovation, surface interest, everything buttery soft, 3-D effects, coated, bonded, tri-blends and quilting • Palette-cleanser of winter whites, shades of gray, and black with pops of bold brights and sporty blues
Each x Other
The city trendsetter loves boy-meets-girl style, the menswear influence of outdoor heritage, modern minimalism and perfect tailoring. An articulation of familiar themes —classic shirting, ’90s denim, statement completer pieces, play on plaids, and work wear-inspired looks; an offhand, streetwise way of putting everything together. This non-statement trend, rooted in the normcore philosophy of Stan Smith tennies and soft trenches, renders a style polished and redefining contemporary. • Urban sophisticate takes day-to-night to a whole new level, highlighting the new • Americana take on heritage, minimalism, androgynous undertones and street style • Menswear influence in classic items and perfect tailoring – oxford work and plaid shirts buttoned-up, tie-necks, boyfriend blazers, pleated trousers, newness in hem lengths in the tunic or shirt dress and feminine details added in volume • Soft dressing in lightweight unstructured jackets, one-piece jumpsuits, culottes and feminine skirts in polished fabrics move with ease • Pair to luxury sweater knits and classic T-shirts, mostly in white and heather gray • Denim: ’90s reference to the 501 Levi’s in the girlfriend fit, higher waist and tapered at ankle, rigid denim, selvedge for crisp tailoring, newness in jacket silhouettes, chambray/tencel shirting to complete the look • Heritage/outdoors: buffalo checks and tartan plaids, homespun knits, utilitarian elements, denim-on-denim styling, shearling and fur collars inspired by the men’s market • Day-to-night dressing pairing ladylike separates: camis and billowy blouses to workwear pieces • Completer piece: soft trenches, moto, oversized blazer, anorak, chambray layer and the sleeveless jacket define the look • Print stories minimal: stripes, plaid, check, Nordic and intarsia though solids are primary to the trend • Colors in black, white, heather gray and camel dominate with the indigo story and cherry for plaid stories and cosmetic tones for femininity
Alberta Ferreti
With a touch and feel of romantic whimsy, girlish charm is effortlessly pretty and sinfully sensual. Driven by a delicate aesthetic and Victorian influence, lace is the focus placed over sheer mesh, ruffled in high necklines and draped skillfully allover in feminine silhouettes. Moody florals are subtle yet daring, with sheerness to entice the eye and flounce for playfulness. A balance of opulent fabrics, cosmetic and rich colorations, shine and embellishments, and negligée dressing creates a daydream of femininity, a little mystery and imagination with a bit of vintage inspiration and ethereal beauty. • Romantic whimsy and girlish charm are highlighted by the refined aesthetic inspired by the Victorian lady, always with an air of mystery and ethereal beauty • Attention to lace: intricate patterns, delicate, heavy eyelets, mesh, and crochet used all over or perfectly placed in tops, skirts and dresses also as added details and inserts; romantic retro • Adornments: embellishment, sequins, beading, Lurex threading, soft metallic, paillettes and shine • Ruffles, high necklines, blouson sleeves, tie-neck details; Victorian retro-inspired drapey blouses • Sheer chiffon tops and dresses covered in lace, embroidery or encrusted in sequins. • Romantic, moody and dark floral prints, painterly, garden and cabbage roses, subtle yet daring • Soft dressing: one-piece play suits, rompers and jumpsuits • Beautiful feminine things in chiffon, organza with flounce, ruffles, tiers and pleating for a ladylike feel • Skin-baring cutouts, sheer paneling • Date tops, two-piece sets and the sheer nightdresses leave little to the imagination • Leather, burnout velvet, jacquards and tapestry fabrics • Powdery shades of lilac, dusty mauve and pretty pink, cosmetic hues, ice blues, creamy whites paired to deep wines, plum and reds
D E TA I L S Washed and worn in • Frayed edges and undone hems • Patches • Stitching and seaming • Sport-infused dressing • Oversized and slouchy • Fringe • Rip and repair • Denim-on-denim styling • Infused technology • Pockets • Feminine themes • Classic tailoring • Skin-baring sheer and cutouts • Pleating • Popovers • Layering • Retro ’70s focus • Mixed media • Athleisure • Range of sleeve and hem lengths • Embroidery • Craftsmanship • Embellishment • Pockets • Menswear-inspired • Utilitarian • Soft dressing • One-piece playsuits • The completer piece highlighted • Buttons and zippers • Flocking • Ribbon neck-ties • High-waists • Funnel and turtlenecks • Heritage
FA BR I CS Flannel • Cotton poplin • Sweater knits—mohair, eyelash, cashmere and cotton blends • Marled yarns • Slub • Linen and tri-blends • Fleece • French terry • Indigo knits • Tech fabrics • Ponté • Leather • Suede • Chambray • Tencel • Ribbed • Felt • Wool • Shearling • Fur both faux & real • Mesh • Silks • Chiffon • Burnout • Canvas • Coated and bonded fabrics • Focus on textures and surface interest • Velour • Mini-chord • Bouclé and jacquards
CO LO R S Black • Winter white • Cream • Camel • Tan • Rust • Mustard • Brown • Navy • Shades of green—olive, bottle, teal, hunter • Cosmetic tones • Pastel pink • Pop of pink • Orange • Indigo and washed blues • Shades of gray • Plum • Dusty mauve and lavender • Wine and red
P R I NTS / PAT TER NS /G R A PH I C S Plaids • Checks • Windowpane • Stripes • Colorblocking • Camouflage • Tribal • Aztec • Artisan • Paisley • Batik • Tile • Winter florals—romantic, moody and garden • Ombré • Bleached • Paint splatter • Surf • Whimsical • Allover • Leopard • Print mixing • Digitized • Verbiage • Humor • Vintage ’70s Americana themes • Rock music • Glamping • Yoga Mantras • Branding • Licensing • Music lyrics • Sport • Wit
Tess Giberson
Comfy, cozy and oversized, key completer piece • Texture and surface interest, shaggy, nubby, fuzzy loopy yarns, open weaves, cable, varied weights • Grandpa cardigan, cape, vest, serape and wrap • Drape layers, mid-calf to duster lengths, loose or tied at waist • Fringe, Fringe and more Fringe • Tribal, Aztec, Intarsia and Nordic prints, stripes, plaids and buffalo checks and stitching for pattern play • Natural tones, creamy whites, tans, heather gray, bold colors and black
Marissa Webb
Menswear work-inspired, boy-meets-girl world • Buttoned-up, tie-necks • Solid: most important, plaids and buffalo checks, stripes, bleached treatments and whimsical repeat • Newness in hem length—cropped, tunic and shirt dress; sleeve lengths— sleeveless, cap, short, cuffed and rolled • Tailored slim or paperbag silhouettes with rounded hems and rolled sleeves • Print and fabric mixing, added ruffles, tiers and peplum for feminine touch • Crisp white, cotton poplin, canvas, washed flannel, soft blends and chambray fabrics
Comptoir des Cotonniers
Focus on third-piece outerwear as sportswear completers • Utility references, the anorak, parka and survival jacket, canvas, ripstop, nylon, lightweight fabrics, camo print, distressing and worn-in, softer look • The soft trench, boyfriend blazer, moto, bomber, jean and drape-front jacket • Voluminous shapes, cropped to duster lengths, range in sleeve length as well • Mixed media with fur treatments, shearling linings, pockets, hardware details, tie-waists and fringe • Leather, suede, structured selvedge denim, heavy knits with coating, felted wool, gabardine and textured wovens • Colors range from all neutral to black and white, olive green, indigo blue, burgundy, red and to shades of tan and camel
Ulla Johnson
Poncho is the highlight, the fashion statement piece that has the free spirit of bohemia and causal luxe of everyday lounge • Short and sleeveless sweater pullover in cropped and tunic lengths with deep slits, either voluminous or fitted • Funnel necks, crew, hoods, dangling ties, kangaroo pockets, stitching and novelty embroideries • Chunky, fuzzy and cozy, buttery soft textures, open weaves, cable patterns, cashmere, cotton, marled yarns and wool blends • Fringe: slight adornment on edges and sleeves or allover • For cozy look: indigo and ribbed knits, fleece and French terry, the new statement sweatshirt to pair to the jogger • Fair Isles, Nordic, Aztec and tribal prints, blanket stripes, colorblocking and Americana Pendleton heritage patterns
Rosetta Getty
Menswear-inspired, trendsetting street style, day-to-night dressing, work wear essential • Emphasis on directional design, ultra-chic yet at ease • Slouchy, soft draping, pleating, asymmetrical closures, paperbag, high waists with tie and belted details • Carrot-shape, tapered, culotte and kick-out flare or wide-leg • Ankle-length, cuffed, slight cropped or floor-length flare • The Navy look with front flap and buttons, billowy legs, draped to the floor • Tencel, chambray, leather, textured wovens, coated knits, wool blends, silks, gabardine and structured denim • Solid key, stripes & plaids
Charlotte Ronson
Victorian influence: lace allover, placement and as inserts, intricate, delicate patterns, heavy eyelet, mesh and crochet • Soft silks, cotton gauze, sheer chiffons, airy textures for nighttime appeal • Bare silhouettes: cami, tanks, negligée, bra top and slinky party tops • High-neck and tie-neck details • Adornments: embroidery, Lurex thread, embellishment, beading, sequins, paillettes and shine • Cutouts, open backs, bare midriffs, exposed or cold shoulder, sheer paneling • Romantic and moody florals, batik, digitized and allover whimsy • Peasant: billowy and bell sleeves, peplum, trapeze, ruffles, flirty flounce • Powdery shades and cosmetic tone, creamy whites, black and rich wine hues
Giamba
The statement completer piece that adds dimension to any outfit, cozy fashion perfect for layering and adding glamour; it is all about the fur • Fur, both faux and real, shaggy, long hair, nubby, wubby, fluffy, shearling, Mongolian and fox • Neutral tones in winter whites, tan, camel, taupe, navy, and black; bold pop of colors such as pink, purple, burgundy and ice blues • Jacket and vests: cropped to long hemlines, voluminous shapes, range of sleeves • Mixed media, hardware details • Colorblocking, chevron, stripes, placement, and ombré
Pam & Gela
Edgier take on knits, destructed, worn-in • Ripped, holes, distressing, shredding and frayed edges • Worn head-to-toe for an off-duty look • Silhouettes range from tees: cropped, boyfriend crew, deep V-necks, drop arm drape and exaggerated oversize shapes; the fashion sweatshirt and jogger continue • Allover or slight placement • Burnout treatments, paint splatter and bleached • Solid, stripe, or washed graphics with vintage themes, ’70s-inspired, verbiage and wit • Slub, linen, tri-blends, fleece and French terry and indigo knit to look like worn-in denim • White, gray and black key
Sea
A nod to the retro, Americana heritage and bohemian lifestyle to inspire a modern take to denim • The flare, wide-leg, exposed button fly, clean, dark washes for a more tailored look and distressing for a worn-in feel • The girlfriend fit inspired by the vintage Levi’s 501 with a ’90s reference, high-waist, tapered fit in rigid denim; slouchy boyfriend maintains • Distressing, rip and repair, tonal patches, stitching, braided details, slash knees, washed tones, fading, stonewash to indigo blue • ’70s-inspired jean skirt with exposed button-front, A-line to the knee or midi length • Undone hems, over-dyed, large cuffs and frayed edges • Cut-off sleeved jackets, cropped, oversize shapes as well, denim-on-denim styling key • High-waists from 9 ½ to 11 inches, the skinny continues • Selvedge, tech stretch, and chambray/Tencel fabrics
Ellery
A new take from the contemporary market, with an edgier look perfect for street style, a brilliant take on a classic • Updated and elevated, zip-off to be a 2-in-1 • Play on fabrics: all range of knits, sweaters and tee, mixed back to woven • Top layer crop in style, need to see the layers • Varied sleeve and hem length • Structure woven as the underlay—button-up or crisp shirting • Black and white most apparent
Joie
Play on hemlines from mini to maxi, with a focus on the midi-length or just below-the knee • Retro-inspired with exposed button-front and high waist, vintage yet modern • Versatility seen in the A-line, full, skater, body-con, architectural wrap to the pencil • Voluminous flounce and swing, paired to feminine tops for two-piece sets • Skin-baring slits, pleating, see-through leg paneling • Pockets, button-front, tie waists, asymmetrical hemlines • Denim, suede, leather, sheer and textured woven, rigid denim, sweater and rib knit and lace • Print and pattern play in florals, plaids, colorblocking, stripes, border prints
Vanessa Bruno
Nod to mod inspires shift shapes that transition from top to dress • Simplistic design choices yet creatively pretty details; ease, comfort and style seen in range of fitted to oversized shapes • Layered over a bottom or worn alone • Wearable textured wovens, tee and sweater knits, chambrays, range of textiles, mixed media accents • Embroidery and embellishment, lace and sheer inserts, pockets, slits • Collared button-up for menswear inspiration, soft A-line for a more feminine feel • Range in sleeve length, high/low and rounded hemlines • Ladylike florals, digitized, abstract, plaids, stripes, leopard, batik, and tribal prints; print mixing for playfulness
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