Fashion
the great pre-fall roundup
all the trends you need to know.
Without the hype and hubbub of fall or spring fashion weeks, pre-fall fashion week goes pretty under the radar. But that doesn't mean you should forget it completely--pre-fall is actually one of the best seasons of the year. Instead of dramatic runway shows with outfits so extreme that the models can barely walk in them, pre-fall avoids the over-the-topness of the two major seasons (not that we don't love some high fashion) and showcases innovative designs that are 100-percent wearable and 100-percent worth saving up to buy. Just look at the 100 slides in our gallery, and try to tell me that you don't want every look. I dare you.
The season on the whole had a couple of stand out trends that are worth incorporating into your wardrobe now. Check them out below and then so a little shopping for your dream life in the gallery of images. Hey, Santa, do you work in the summertime too?
MICRO PRINTS
Seen at Opening Ceremony, Proenza Schouler, Erdem, and more a tiny print is a reserved way to go bold come fall. And of course, nothing looks better with a tiny polka dot or a liberty floral than another--also teensy--print.
MENSWEAR
Michael Kors knocked it out of the park with his nouveau take on traditional menswear dressing, while Alexander Wang went for a more conceptual, outdoorsy route. If you're looking for classic, you need look no further than Band of Outsiders collection full of mix and match suiting or Versace's super chic (and super sexy, duh) three piece suit.
FUZZY OUTERWEAR
Fact: There is no better feeling on earth than cozying up in a giant fluffy coat, and pre-fall '14 was full of 'em. Calvin Klein's pastel pink version is literally dream worthy, while Versace, 10 Crosby, Burberry and more also showed fancy and fuzzy options.
BLACK & WHITE
Black and white was all over the pre-fall collections like a zebra. From bold colorblocking at Theory, to dots and stripes at Alice + Olivia, to draped wonders at Prabal Gurung, to sporty motifs at DKNY, and super-sleek basics at J Brand, there is literally a B/W look for everyone.
FRINGE
Chanel's cowgirls obviously take the fringed and fabulous cake, but subtle variations on the theme could also be found at 10 Crosby Derek Lam and Alexander Wang. Dolly Parton wishes she had these looks. (And so do I.)
JEWEL TONES
Shimmering gemstone hues ruled at Burberry, Erdem, and more. If the black and white trend has you down, these pretty-as-a-present jewel tones will pick you right back up again.
MICRO PRINTS: Opening Ceremony
MICRO PRINTS: Opening Ceremony
MICRO PRINTS: Opening Ceremony
MICRO PRINTS: Opening Ceremony
MICRO PRINTS: Chanel
MICRO PRINTS: Chanel
MICRO PRINTS: Prabal Gurung
MICRO PRINTS: Prabal Gurung
MICRO PRINTS: 3.1 Phillip Lim
MICRO PRINTS: 3.1 Phillip Lim
MICRO PRINTS: Versace
MICRO PRINTS: Band of Outsiders
MICRO PRINTS: Erdem
MICRO PRINTS: Proenza Schouler
MICRO PRINTS: Michael Kors
MICRO PRINTS: Burberry
MICRO PRINTS: Calvin Klein
MENSWEAR: Michael Kors
MENSWEAR: Michael Kors
MENSWEAR: Band of Outsiders
MENSWEAR: Band of Outsiders
MENSWEAR: 10 Crosby Derek Lam
MENSWEAR: Versace
MENSWEAR: 3.1 Phillip Lim
MENSWEAR: 3.1 Phillip Lim
MENSWEAR: photo courtesy of 3.1 Phillip Lim
MENSWEAR: Alexander Wang
MENSWEAR: Alexander Wang
MENSWEAR: Prabal Gurung
MENSWEAR: Theory
MENSWEAR: Chanel
MENSWEAR: DKNY
MENSWEAR: Opening Ceremony
MENSWEAR: Calvin Klein
MENSWEAR: J Brand
FUZZY OUTERWEAR: Calvin Klein
FUZZY OUTERWEAR: 10 Crosby Derek Lam
FUZZY OUTERWEAR: 10 Crosby Derek Lam
FUZZY OUTERWEAR: Proenza Schouler
FUZZY OUTERWEAR: Burberry
FUZZY OUTERWEAR: Burberry
FUZZY OUTERWEAR: Versace
FUZZY OUTERWEAR: Versace
FUZZY OUTERWEAR: Opening Ceremony
FUZZY OUTERWEAR: Chanel
BLACK & WHITE: Theory
BLACK & WHITE: Theory
BLACK & WHITE: Theory
BLACK & WHITE: Proenza Schouler
BLACK & WHITE: Proenza Schouler
BLACK & WHITE: Proenza Schouler
BLACK & WHITE: Michael Kors
BLACK & WHITE: Michael Kors
BLACK & WHITE: Michael Kors
BLACK & WHITE: Chanel
BLACK & WHITE: Chanel
BLACK & WHITE: DKNY
BLACK & WHITE: DKNY
BLACK & WHITE: 3.1 Phillip Lim
BLACK & WHITE: 3.1 Phillip Lim
BLACK & WHITE: Alexander Wang
BLACK & WHITE: Alexander Wang
BLACK & WHITE: Band of Outsiders
BLACK & WHITE: Band of Outsiders
BLACK & WHITE: 10 Crosby Derek Lam
BLACK & WHITE: 10 Crosby Derek Lam
BLACK & WHITE: Opening Ceremony
BLACK & WHITE: Opening Ceremony
BLACK & WHITE: J Brand
BLACK & WHITE: J Brand
BLACK & WHITE: Alice + Olivia
BLACK & WHITE: Alice + Olivia
BLACK & WHITE: Prabal Gurung
BLACK & WHITE: Prabal Gurung
BLACK & WHITE: Prabal Gurung
BLACK & WHITE: Erdem
FRINGE: 10 Crosby Derek Lam
FRINGE: Chanel
FRINGE: Chanel
FRINGE: Chanel
FRINGE: Alexander Wang
FRINGE: Alexander Wang
JEWEL TONES: Burberry
JEWEL TONES: Burberry
JEWEL TONES: Burberry
JEWEL TONES: 3.1 Phillip Lim
JEWEL TONES: 3.1 Phillip Lim
JEWEL TONES: 3.1 Phillip Lim
JEWEL TONES: Proenza Schouler
JEWEL TONES: Proenza Schouler
JEWEL TONES: Erdem
JEWEL TONES: Erdem
JEWEL TONES: Erdem
JEWEL TONES: Prabal Gurung
JEWEL TONES: Prabal Gurung
JEWEL TONES: Alice + Olivia
JEWEL TONES: Versace
JEWEL TONES: Chanel
JEWEL TONES: Michael Kors
