Menswear-inspired clothing for women was a theme in the fall collections runway shows. Ken Downing, senior vice president and fashion director at Neiman Marcus, says pants are a must-have from the new collections, “whether they be narrow, high-waisted or menswear-inspired.” This ensemble is from Marc Jacobs. (Jonas Gustavsson & Peter Stigter / For The Times)
Elyse Walker, owner of the boutique in Pacific Palisades that shares her name, cited “girlishness” as the major trend she took away from the fall collections and listed a “Miu Miu turnlock belt to accessorize a plain black dress,” seen above, as one of her must-haves. (Jonas Gustavsson & Peter Stigter / For The Times)
It’s an invasion! Stephanie Solomon, fashion director at Bloomingdale’s, says the military look is the major theme to take away from the fall collections and points to jackets such as this one by Burberry. (Jonas Gustavsson & Peter Stigter / For The Times)
If the fashion directors we talked to are right, fur will fly in the coming season. Several declared fur items, whether faux or real, as must-haves. Here, a handbag from Marc Jacobs. (Jonas Gustavsson & Peter Stigter / For The Times)
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Elyse Walker listed Isabel Marant, maker of the above jacket, as one of the collections to look at for a fur. (Jonas Gustavsson & Peter Stigter / For The Times)
Colleen Sherin, fashion market director at Saks Fifth Avenue, calls a new knit piece a must-have and mentions this lace knit turtleneck from Ralph Lauren as an option for those shopping for a lighter-weight knit. (Jonas Gustavsson & Peter Stigter / For The Times)