Image Sources: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Markarian and Staud
The fall 2021 collections revealed during Fashion Week have a way of uplifting, simply because they're exactly what we want to be wearing. There are bright spots in every designer's new offering — a metallic dress or flash of a sequined boot (we see you, Victoria Beckham) — but these pieces are still very wearable, mixed in with cozy knit skirt sets or oversize statement vests that are fun to layer.
If you're a fashion creative and you love to mix and match, you'll have loads of fun incorporating fall's co-ord sets into your wardrobe. You have the option of keeping your prints consistent from head to toe, but switching up the color scheme, or just wearing one classic pattern, like Staud's argyle. If you want to tap into your sensual side, there will be plenty of designs with cutouts to choose from that bare just enough skin and are actually rather comfortable (think turtlenecks with keyhole cutouts or open-back sweater dresses).
Pink brings unexpected edge in a fun, sugary shade that's not your average pastel. And finally, if you want to keep on your coat once you step inside, opt for a quilted jacket that blends seamlessly into the rest of your outfit — no one will even bat an eye. It seems like designers have read our minds — if we're going to invest in new clothing, we want it to feel special, even when it doubles as loungewear, and all of these six trends follow suit. Scroll through to enjoy every look, or jump ahead to the category you want to browse through.
Even if you're wearing something cozy, like a knit jumper, a cutout detail at the side or back brings your look a bit of something extra, and a subtle touch of sex appeal while lounging at home. In a big, crazy world, it's all about the little details, no matter how small.
Sandy Liang fall 2021
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Image Source: Victor Glemaud
Victor Glemaud fall 2021
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Image Source: 3.1 Phillip Lim
3.1 Phillip Lim fall 2021
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Image Source: Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler fall 2021
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Image Source: Christian Cowan
Christian Cowan fall 2021
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Image Source: Jonathan Simkhai
Jonathan Simkhai fall 2021
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Image Source: Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood fall 2021
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Image Source: Bevza
Bevza fall 2021
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Image Source: Khaite
Khaite fall 2021
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Image Source: Rebecca Taylor
Rebecca Taylor fall 2021
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Image Source: Christian Siriano
Christian Siriano fall 2021
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Image Source: Tom Ford
Tom Ford fall 2021
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Image Source: Koché
Koché fall 2021
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Image Source: Versace
Versace fall 2021
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2Fall 2021 Trend: Statement Vests
Image Source: Ganni
Perhaps the most unexpected but welcome trend for fall is the statement vest, layered over a long shirt to play with proportions or worn alone with a simple skirt and boot. Either way, there is a statement vest for every personality — from a tough utilitarian look at Private Policy to Staud's long, seasonal quilted puffer for the sportier set.
Ganni fall 2021
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Image Source: PH5
PH5 fall 2021
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Image Source: Cinq à Sept
Cinq à Sept fall 2021
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Image Source: Staud
Staud fall 2021
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Image Source: Jason Wu
Jason Wu fall 2021
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Image Source: Private Policy
Private Policy fall 2021
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Image Source: Adam Lippes
Adam Lippes fall 2021
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Image Source: Molly Goddard
Molly Goddard fall 2021
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Image Source: Salvatore Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo fall 2021
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Image Source: DSquared2
DSquared2 fall 2021
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Image Source: Max Mara
Max Mara fall 2021
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Image Source: Acne Studios
Acne Studios fall 2021
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Image Source: Chloé
Chloé fall 2021
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3Fall 2021 Trend: Printed Sets
Image Source: Victoria Beckham
This season, think of your printed set as the most playfully sophisticated look in your wardrobe. Mix and match color schemes and funky patterns, or wear a classic, like argyle, from head to toe. Coordinates have never looked so creative.
If last season belonged to the ribbed sweater dress, fall breaks the look in two, introducing the cozy, monochrome skirt set that comes in luxe, feel-good fabrics. Even though each piece on its own can be repurposed with a different outfit, when teamed up, even fuzzy slippers can't take away from the streamlined appeal.
Victor Glemaud fall 2021
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Image Source: Claudia Li
Claudia Li fall 2021
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Image Source: Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler fall 2021
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Image Source: Gabriela Hearst
Gabriela Hearst fall 2021
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Image Source: Markarian
Markarian fall 2021
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Image Source: Jason Wu
Jason Wu fall 2021
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Image Source: Rebecca Taylor
Rebecca Taylor fall 2021
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Image Source: Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera fall 2021
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Image Source: Adam Lippes
Adam Lippes fall 2021
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Image Source: Erdem
Erdem fall 2021
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Image Source: Fendi
Fendi fall 2021
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Image Source: Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait fall 2021
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Image Source: Marni
Marni fall 2021
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5Fall 2021 Trend: Sugar Pink
Image Source: Prabal Gurung
This season, pink is offered in the most playful hue. The sugary shade is not quite pastel, but a bit more saturated, amping up your outfit with some unexpected edge. It's a cute color, sure, but it's worn in badass ways. Don't be afraid to take it monochrome from head to toe.
Prabal Gurung fall 2021
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Image Source: Victor Glemaud
Victor Glemaud fall 2021
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Image Source: Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera fall 2021
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Image Source: Tom Ford
Tom Ford fall 2021
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Image Source: Adam Lippes
Adam Lippes fall 2021
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Image Source: AKNVAS
AKNVAS fall 2021
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Image Source: Erdem
Erdem fall 2021
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Image Source: Salvatore Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo fall 2021
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Image Source: Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait fall 2021
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Image Source: Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta fall 2021
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Image Source: Thebe Magugu
Thebe Magugu fall 2021
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Image Source: Acne Studios
Acne Studios fall 2021
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Image Source: Loewe
Loewe fall 2021
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Image Source: LoveShackFancy
LoveShackFancy fall 2021
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6Quilted Jackets
Image Source: Staud
What's somewhere in between a puffer coat and a track jacket? Enter, quilted outerwear that looks luxurious and is oftentimes just an extension of your outfit foundation. This piece is proof that you don't always have to hang up your coat once you're inside.