Our Favorite Designers Are Giving Us a Sneak Peek at Fall '16 Right Now

Rebecca Minkoff

We're not fortune tellers, but we can already tell you what Fall '16 looks like. Our favorite designers are offering up a glimpse at their latest collections with a sketch — or even a photograph — before the looks even hit the runways. In this lineup, we spy easy layers, '70s influences, and a pink palette from the likes of J.Crew, Marissa Webb, and Tibi. Take a look inside and become the trend expert before Fashion Week even begins.

J.Crew
J.Crew

J.Crew

"A little bit of this . . . a little bit of that." – Somsack Sikhounmuong, women's designer

Tibi
Tibi

Tibi

"Controlled Ease."

Marissa Webb
Marissa Webb

Marissa Webb

"Dandizette." — Marissa Webb, designer

Banana Republic
Banana Republic

Banana Republic

"Inspired by the tension of structured ease." — Michael Anderson, senior vice president of design

Alice + Olivia
Alice + Olivia

Alice + Olivia

"New York City circa the 70s . . . the downtown art scene at the time when the city was financially imploding and culturally exploding with creativity." — Stacey Bendet, designer

Rebecca Taylor
Rebecca Taylor

Rebecca Taylor

"As a child my family spent time in England and I remember my uncle’s mother Jean a well-known print designer working in London in the 60's and 70's. She created beautiful floral prints, exotic Indian paisleys and patterns - often inspired by Kate Greenway's illustrations. Jean's influence and spirit is found in my latest collection. It’s a collage of textures, techniques and flora motifs made modern in their application. I'd like to tribute this collection to her - Jean passed away late last year at the grand old age of 100." - Rebecca Taylor, designer

Tommy Hilfiger
Courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger

Rebecca Minkoff
Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff

"This season the global traveler was the force behind our inspiration. I wanted the collection to reflect a girl who is confident and at ease regardless of her surroundings. She’s curious and loves color and doesn’t shy away from adventure." — Designer, Rebecca Minkoff

Mara Hoffman
Mara Hoffman

Mara Hoffman

"I wanted to create a presentation that's experiential, where the pieces are bold in imagination. I wanted to create a moment that speaks to fantasy and inspiration." — Mara Hoffman, designer

Rachel Zoe
Rachel Zoe

Rachel Zoe

"Fall 2016 is a play on masculine tailoring and feminine silhouettes. With juxtaposition between androgyny and romance, there is a subtle and unexpected sexiness throughout." — Rachel Zoe, designer

Marchesa
Marchesa

Marchesa

"The Royal Gardens" — Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, cofounders

Ulla Johnson
Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson

"The collection is a tableau vivant of musical references, pairing nineties grunge with sixties insouciance shown here in a slouchy hand knit cable cardigan paired with an abbreviated skirt of layered razor sharp pleats." — Ulla Johnson, designer

BCBG
BCBG

BCBG

"Our muse is a performer at heart, with an artistic sensibility." — Lubov Azria, chief creative officer of BCBGMAXAZRIA Group

Monique Lhuillier
Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier

"My Fall collection was inspired by the modern day woman and reflects her emotions, moods and experiences through strong looks created with bold colors and contrasting textures." — Monique Lhuillier, designer

Elie Tahari
Elie Tahari

Elie Tahari

"Past Modern.” — Elie Tahari, designer

Dennis Basso
Dennis Basso

Dennis Basso

"Wild, romantic, lavish." — Dennis Basso, designer

Lela Rose
Lela Rose

Lela Rose

"The artist Jonas Wood served as an early inspiration for the collection, especially with his use of geometrics and botanics. There is an exploration of leaves and the graphic geometry inherent in their patterns. The leaf shapes and patterns can be seen in our prints, embroideries, jewelry details, and even shapes." — Lela Rose, designer

Simon Miller
Simon Miller

Simon Miller

"Juxtaposition." – Daniel Corrigan and Chelsea Hansford, creative directors

VEDA
VEDA

VEDA

"VEDA's Fall/Winter 16 collection draws inspiration from a number of influences from creative director Lyndsey Butler's travels and experiences. Butler drew on her Southwestern roots by incorporating traditional equestrian tack and attire into her latest collection. There is also a combination of textures and strong colors, the use of various leathers and weights, as well as silks, suedes, and cashmere."

Christian Siriano
Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano

"My Fall 2016 collection was first inspired by artist Sheila Hicks' 'Art of the Yarn' exhibit. After researching her work and the idea of yarn design as a form of art, I became inspired by all the many different techniques of knitting and weaving in fabrications. We looked at different ways to knit, twist and manipulate fabric into pieces that had structure but were still soft and elegant. To modernize these techniques, we digitally printed knitted fibers onto silk jerseys, cottons, and wool in order to capture the idea of a knit — without the process of knitting. Just as Hicks weaves textured narratives with yarn, we tried to create a collection with story progression." — Christian Siriano, designer

Frame Denim
Frame Denim

Frame Denim

"We design for the women that surround us, our new collection embodies these women." — Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson, cofounders and designers

Milly
Milly

Milly

"From couture/utilitarian to soft/structured and masculine/feminine, my MILLY Fall 2016 collection is a spirited study of duality." – Milly Smith, founder and designer

Nicholas K

Nicholas K

"Paolo Soleri."

J.Crew Men's
J.Crew

J.Crew Men's

"We were inspired by different finds from our travels, such as vintage horse blankets and foulard scarves, which we then morphed into something unexpected and very J.Crew.” – Frank Muytjens, men’s designer