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L’S MOST PONCHOS AND BLANKET COATS on the catwalk
WEARABLE Seen most notably on the Burberry Prorsum, Roberto
TRENDS Cavalli, Etro and Ralph Lauren runways, blanket coats
are a prime example of the season’s cozy-chic vibe.
Chic comfort, warm style
Though the wraps seen at Burberry Prorsum were
thrive — and florals, brights more blanket than coat, festooned with the British
label’s logo and draped onto models’ shoulders, actual
not fading this season blanket coats from the brand are now in stores, sans
logo. Instead, angular prints on the black and gray wool
By Melissa Magsaysay cashmere coats will enliven fall basics.
Fall fashion is looking pretty Lauren did a version of the blanket coat as well,
practical. Yes, practical — as in which in his collection appeared as a softer serape
wearable and warm. swaddled in muted gray and lilac hues.
But before you start picturing polar fleece
vests and oversize snowsuits (though, Chanel SHEARLING
was able to make the snowsuit somewhat
attractive by adding heaps of fur to one in Seen lining a bold purple coat at Prada, as a collar on
its fall 2010 collection), some of the a cropped color-blocked jacket at 3.1 Phillip Lim and as
biggest trends for fall are thankfully as an undone, au natural vest at Isabel Marant, shearling
stylish as they are serviceable. will be peeking out of a lot of outerwear this fall, and
And just as the temps drop, a sometimes even just standing on its own, like a white
bouquet of fresh flowers and hot colors and woolly belted shearling trench from Ports 1961.
are ready to liven up your wardrobe.
OVERSIZE KNITS
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Another one of the season’s big trends, knitwear —
oversize and often worn head to toe — ruled the runways
of The Row, Celine, Michael Kors and Stella McCartney.
Less expensive versions are popping up at stores like
Zara, which has done a good job of re-creating the flared
knit pants and long ribbed sweaters seen at Celine and
Marc Jacobs, as well as offering a versatile, ivory chunky
turtleneck sweater for under $80.
THE UNEXPECTED TRENDS
While warm and wooly clothes make perfect sense
for fall, several other trends are flying out of left field. For
instance, florals and acid bright hues peppered the
runways, bringing a fresh take on traditional cool-
weather clothing.
WINTER GARDEN
Floral prints are a standout for fall and
being done in an appropriately dark and
more romantic manner than the typically
bold and bright floral prints seen in spring
and summer.
Dries Van Noten’s collection was a
nod to an autumnal arrangement. Prints
were exaggerated and done in orange,
mustard and crimson tones.
Dolce & Gabbana added whimsical
floral applique to a delicate black lace
dress, giving a fairy tale feel to an
otherwise sheer and sexy look. And at
Louis Vuitton, flowers appeared in vivid
reds and blues on a white dress with a
feminine flutter sleeve.
WEARABLE Seen most notably on the Burberry Prorsum, Roberto
TRENDS Cavalli, Etro and Ralph Lauren runways, blanket coats
are a prime example of the season’s cozy-chic vibe.
Chic comfort, warm style
Though the wraps seen at Burberry Prorsum were
thrive — and florals, brights more blanket than coat, festooned with the British
label’s logo and draped onto models’ shoulders, actual
not fading this season blanket coats from the brand are now in stores, sans
logo. Instead, angular prints on the black and gray wool
By Melissa Magsaysay cashmere coats will enliven fall basics.
Fall fashion is looking pretty Lauren did a version of the blanket coat as well,
practical. Yes, practical — as in which in his collection appeared as a softer serape
wearable and warm. swaddled in muted gray and lilac hues.
But before you start picturing polar fleece
vests and oversize snowsuits (though, Chanel SHEARLING
was able to make the snowsuit somewhat
attractive by adding heaps of fur to one in Seen lining a bold purple coat at Prada, as a collar on
its fall 2010 collection), some of the a cropped color-blocked jacket at 3.1 Phillip Lim and as
biggest trends for fall are thankfully as an undone, au natural vest at Isabel Marant, shearling
stylish as they are serviceable. will be peeking out of a lot of outerwear this fall, and
And just as the temps drop, a sometimes even just standing on its own, like a white
bouquet of fresh flowers and hot colors and woolly belted shearling trench from Ports 1961.
are ready to liven up your wardrobe.
OVERSIZE KNITS
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014 • INDULGE | 29
Another one of the season’s big trends, knitwear —
oversize and often worn head to toe — ruled the runways
of The Row, Celine, Michael Kors and Stella McCartney.
Less expensive versions are popping up at stores like
Zara, which has done a good job of re-creating the flared
knit pants and long ribbed sweaters seen at Celine and
Marc Jacobs, as well as offering a versatile, ivory chunky
turtleneck sweater for under $80.
THE UNEXPECTED TRENDS
While warm and wooly clothes make perfect sense
for fall, several other trends are flying out of left field. For
instance, florals and acid bright hues peppered the
runways, bringing a fresh take on traditional cool-
weather clothing.
WINTER GARDEN
Floral prints are a standout for fall and
being done in an appropriately dark and
more romantic manner than the typically
bold and bright floral prints seen in spring
and summer.
Dries Van Noten’s collection was a
nod to an autumnal arrangement. Prints
were exaggerated and done in orange,
mustard and crimson tones.
Dolce & Gabbana added whimsical
floral applique to a delicate black lace
dress, giving a fairy tale feel to an
otherwise sheer and sexy look. And at
Louis Vuitton, flowers appeared in vivid
reds and blues on a white dress with a
feminine flutter sleeve.
