Bold Toppers

With the Fall/Winter season approaching, colder days are sure to come. Designers are embracing our longer winters and giving us a reason to step outside with some standout outerwear. Whether oversized, cropped, or with a novelty sleeve, your topper will be the statement you’ve been looking for. Look for a touch of menswear inspired fabrics like herringbones, Prince of Whales plaids and houndstooth. These patterns may be classic; but when worn in a bright color, or paired in an unexpected way, they’ll take on an edgier vibe. Designers like Dorothee Schumacher have artfully combined contrasting fabrics like chunky knitwear layered over silk blouses or dresses. The mix of fabrications including leather, knitwear, silk, and tulle is both exciting and fresh.

Pattern Play

Prints are having a major revival moment. In addition to the botanicals from Spring, leopard as well as camouflage are making a huge appearance this season. Designers are throwing in these bold prints everywhere: from silk blouses, eye-catching outerwear, to an array of accessories.

The color palette moving forward reveals rich Earth tones like mustards, olives, rusty red, and spicy caramel. The marriage of these warm hues blends exquisitely with the spectrum of prints.