Mythical Nomad Homepsun Caught Up In Comfort The New Normal Fall Into Romance
Rebecca Minkoff
Free spirited, folklore-inspired, retro • Folklore-inspired dressing with a free-spirited attitude gives a ’70s retro vibe to this trend • Styling is effortless with layers of mix-and-match items
Ashish
Nordic, vagabond chic, distressed • Vagabond chic looks that include a plethora of textured sweaters • Nordic prints and plaids galore mixed with distressed denim, her way
Baja East
Cutting edge, casual, cozy • The casual California lifestyle with easy, cozy dressing and techno fabrics is on the cutting edge • Everyday versatility with unconstructed shapes and layers are directionally styled with an urban sophistication
Each x Other
Luxe, boy-meets-girl, trendsetter • The city trendsetter prefers clean lines that go from day to night • Boy-meets-girl style with menswearinspired looks mixed with feminine touches and luxe layering
Chloé
Romantic whimsy, vintage inspiration, delicate • A balance of rich and dark fabrics, soft and pretty colorations, shine and embellishment that create a new femininity with a bit of vintage inspiration • Driven by a delicate aesthetic, this ladylike feel adds a touch of romantic whimsy
Contemporary Juniors Girls Better/Moderate Dresses Accessories
Coatigan
The Cozy Fuzzy
Comfy, cozy and oversized, key completer piece,
This statement completer piece adds dimension
texture and surface interest, grandpa cardigan,
to any outfit, cozy fashion perfect for layering and
cape, vest, serape and wrap, lots of fringe
adding glamour; all about the fur in jacket and vests
Oxford Shirt
Distressed Knit
Menswear work-inspired, boy-meets-girl world,
Edgier take on knits, destructed, worn-in, ripped,
buttoned-up and tie necks, solid white most
holes, distressing, shredding, frayed edges,
important, tailored slim or paper-bag silhouettes
silhouettes range, tee, sweatshirt and jogger focus
Fall’s Best Jackets
Retro Denim
Focus on third piece outerwear as sportswear
Look to the past a nod to the retro, Americana
completers, utility references, soft trench, boyfriend
heritage and bohemian lifestyle to inspire a modern
blazer, moto, bomber, drape-front and jean jacket
take to denim, ’70s flare, skirt, ’90s girlfriend fit, distressing, worn-in feel, undone hems and frayed
Popover
edges
Poncho is the highlight, short and sleeveless sweater pullover in cropped and tunic lengths
The 2-Fer
with deep slits, funnel necks, chunky, fuzzy and
A new take from the contemporary market, with an
buttery soft textures, Fair Isles, Nordic, Aztec
edgier look, a brilliant take on a classic, updated and
and tribal prints
elevated, play on fabrics, top layer crop in style, a need to see the layers
Trouser Menswear-inspired, trendsetting street style,
The New Skirt
day-to-night dressing, work wear essential,
Play on hemlines from mini to maxi, with a focus
emphasis on directional design, ultra-chic yet
on the midi-length or just below-the-knee, retro-
has ease, slouchy, soft draping and pleating
inspired for a vintage yet modern style
Femme Top
The Tunic
Victorian influence, lace allover, placement and
Nod to mod inspires shift shapes that transition
as inserts, intricate, delicate patterns, soft sheers,
from top to dress, simplistic design choices yet
bare silhouettes, high neck, adornments and
creatively pretty details, ease, comfort and style
romantic florals
seen in range of fitted to oversize shapes
Get Layered
New Denim Washes & Treatments
Open cardigans, dusters and vests dominate in
Destruction is major along with softer fabrics,
textured, lightweight fabrics with new details and
varied washes and new hem details
varied lengths Boots & Flares Ponchos/Blanket Wraps
Skinny still dominates but these new leg
The item of the season adds a winning combination
openings are happening
of newness in shape with functional fashion Casual Bottoms The Button Down
From pontĂŠ to joggers, leggings and twill
The shirt is a must-have: top it off in plaids, denim and more, layering here is key
The Day Dress Peasants, sheaths, shirtdresses, prints abound
Easy Knits From textured knits to hoodies and henleys, cozy
The Statement Pieces
and comfortable is the essential element here
The outfit topper doesn’t disappoint this fall, from colored fur to vegan leather and denim
Femme Top Pretty always matters with new sleeve details,
Active Attire
longer lengths and mixed media
All the time and every day, this is her lifestyle
Enhancement Denim Fit solutions dominate with curvy, short inseams and more
The Easy Dress
Fur/Sherpa
Free flowing, swing shapes in non-restricting
The vest dominates this category! A dose of glam
silhouettes are key. Trapeze and babydolls are new,
in soft, cozy and shaggy textures, animalistic prints
fit & flare, shifts, shirts, popovers and skaters are
and unexpected pops of color
still important Novelty Knit Tops Denim
An array of lightweight fabrications, textures,
Boyfriend, jogger, high-waist, rolled cuff, moto
mixed media and novelty details provides a fresh
and pull-on waistbands. Destruction, slits,
interpretation
embellishments, patch and repair. Acid, light to dark washes. The skinny remains staple
The Poncho The “It” pullover of the season, pattern and
Soft Bottoms
texture are key
Joggers, leggings, palazzo and kick flare. It’s all about comfort
Fashion Graphics Raglans, henleys, hang-downs, sweatshirts, hoodies,
The Plaid Shirt
high/lows, popovers, tunics and trapeze shapes.
Sleeveless, convertible, high/lows, tunics, tie-fronts,
Novelty fabrics update
hoods, flyaway and split backs. New print mixes and trims like crochet/lace yokes and hems, over dyes,
The Jumpsuit
back hit verbiage, screens and scarf prints update
This one-piece wonder is gaining momentum. Knit, challis, denim and mixed media
Peasant/Femme Tops Crop to tunic lengths, swing shapes, smocked
Two-Piece Sets
details, keyhole necks, novelty sleeves, bib-fronts,
Meet-and-greet, skooter, soft pant, leg and active
cold shoulders, pom-poms, fringe, lace and crochet
sets make trend right outfits an ease
Open Cardigans/Cozies/Vest Separates and 2-fers in dusters, high/lows, cocoon and blanket wraps are a major call-out
The Poncho
Non-Denim Bottoms
The item of the season. Newness in prints and
The easy pant is still essential, the gaucho
patterns. Cropped to tunic lengths. Fringe details
continues and the trouser is the newest buzz
lead the way
word. PontĂŠ and tencel are key fabrics
The Pullover Sweater
Denim
Texture, pattern and chunky knits are key. 2-fers,
Fit solutions have come to the forefront. Baby
cowls and uneven hemlines dominate
boot, straight-leg, the boyfriend and skinny still are key. The flare is newest
The Femme Blouse Fashion silhouettes in updated prints and trim,
Casual Athleisure
embellishments adorn
Head-to-toe knits and cozy layers set the tone. The sweatshirt and jogger remain the focus and
The Casual Shirt
are both sporty and fashionable
No longer your basic white shirt. Plaids are the biggest buzz. Newness in hem length and fabrics
The Fall Dress A variety of silhouettes that mix femininity and
The Fashion Knit Updated silhouettes bring newness. Novelty trims, fabrics and mixed media. Conversational prints, sublimation and washes The Third Piece The blanket wrap, cascading drape, coatigan and fur trim are the perfect layering pieces this season. Jackets and vests remain
sophistication while creating a statement
The Knit Dres
The Femme Dress
The sweater dress is updated in textures, jacquards
Sheer, allover or placement lace, cutout details,
and prints. Tunics to body-con. Rib knits add a
mesh trim, ruffle details, skin-baring.
casual feel. The Maxi The Fit & Flare
’70s-inspired, billowy sleeves, high slits.
Midi is newest. New details in lace and
Newness in prints.
embellishment. Print mixing and texture is still important.
The Jumpsuit Day-to-night, full-length to culottes, chambray
The Shirt Dress Tunic to knee-length, slim or paper bag silhouettes, shirttail hems. Cottons, chambray and chiffon fabrics.
to gabardine. Solids and prints.
The Delicate Layered Necklace
The Felt Hat
Pendants, Y-necks, rosaries, tassels, leather
Panama, floppy, fedora, gaucho, wide-brims
and natural stones
and novelty trims
The Drama Earring
The Slouchy Beanie
Earrings make a statement: chandelier, fringe chain,
Oversized pom-poms, chunkier knits, verbiage
filigree, tassels, ear cuffs, crawlers and threaders
and jewels
Modern Metal Bracelets
The Stretch Headband
Bangles and cuffs, architectural geo cuts, etched
Luxe fabrications; velvet, vintage lace, marled
metals, open end bangles, natural stones, laser-cut,
knits, plaids, jewel-encrusted, turbans
hand jewelry The Blanket Scarf The Choker/Collar
Plaids, Aztec, nubby yarns, animal, colorblocking
Clean metal, cording, velvet, chain, pendants and layering sets
The Fur Piece Stoles, muffler, vest, loopy and shag fur newest
The Cross-Body Bag Boyfriend bag, saddle and canteen bags look
Cozy Legwear
fresh, fringe continues
Chunky, soft, textured, openwork crochet, marled yarns, legwarmers, boot socks,
The Drawstring Bucket Bag Exotic skins, patchwork, tassels, metal tipping
over-the-knee, boot toppers
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Merchandise Manager
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Contemporary Sportswear & Young Men’s
Business Development
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Juniors
Business Development
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