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Here’s what I’ve learned from a lifetime of fashion reporting: Trends come and go, but certain pieces are forever. Fall 2021 fashion trends, presented at mostly virtual collections as COVID vaccinations were made available around the world, are about these timeless, spirited pieces that encourage dressing up, going out, and feeling joy. And for us shopaholics, there is no greater joy than walking into our favorite stores and feeling the rush of a new collection on the shelves.
The vibrancy of fall’s best pieces, like Prada’s patterned bodysuit, Alexander McQueen’s blooming biker jacket, and Versace’s itty-bitty minis, have a worldwide appeal, too, as evidenced by Vogue’s first global spread. That means your new Wales Bonner knit dress and Celine shearling jacket will look as good from Paris to Shanghai to New York. If that’s not reason enough to invest in a happy new wardrobe, what is?!
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Yes, classic neutral knits are essential, but as Raf Simons, Miu Miu, and Loewe prove: The brighter the color, the better the sweater. Victor Glemaud, a knitwear expert, has even injected his with clever color-blocking and a retro collar to make wintry days all the brighter.
Florals aren’t just for spring, OK? Rich and moody blossoms from Marni and Dries Van Noten call for a windswept autumn day, their crimson colors playing off the leaves. Like any good floral arrangement, this one is perfected by a little clash: Try this Dolce & Gabbana bralettes with groovy Adam Lippes pants.Clueless heroine Cher Horowitz would fit right into our fall fashion trend report. Plaid miniskirt suits like Cher’s infamous yellow number appeared in dozens of collections and are hitting stores just as back-to-school frenzy mounts. Designers like Charles Jeffrey Loverboy give the style a punky spin while Self-Portrait and Alessandra Rich are making plaid pretty.
