As Autumn begins and the leaves transform into the warm colors of the season, New York Fashion Week comes to a close. This is the ideal time to adopt the latest trends showcased on the runway. This year, fashion’s biggest brands highlighted androgyny—and men’s fashion, including bold collars and business-casual attire—had a boundless influence, creating ready-to-wear pieces that define Fall and are adaptable to everyone’s style.
The most dominant feature of the catwalk was the incorporation of leather, a versatile material that can be reinvented to fit any accessory. From various jackets to utilitarian belts and statement boots, leather decorated the runways of this year’s fashion week. High fashion brands like Tory Burch, Coach, Calvin Klein, and Michael Kors exhibited these leather garments. Michael Kors’ Kaitlin Leather Trouser Belt, unique in a folded-over knot instead of the standard buckle, is a quintessential example of how to make leather a fundamental piece.
Layering this season is a deceptively simple recipe: a collared shirt, sweater, and, to top it off, a jacket. A collared shirt and sweater may sound unconventional; however, executed well, it is a classy and studious addition to your outfit rotation. A great way to add youth and playfulness to this combination is an exciting color or a scalloped collar. Because of its simplicity, this combination of garments is flexible and likely something you may already have in your closet.
Romanticizing Autumn is an easy feat. A crisp fall morning on the way to school is refreshing, yet the Midwestern cold is not as forgiving, and the bulky winter coat your mom makes you wear as you rush out the door can be hard to feel confident in. Luckily, the Fashion Week designers have spoken to solve this problem. A distinguished trench coat. It is a timeless silhouette that pairs well with just about anything, making it a perfect versatile statement in your wardrobe.
Ultimately, Autumn is set to give an academic sentiment to fashion, with mixed textiles, layered comfortably for everyday wear.
