Images: Imaxtree
Fall 2021 Trends
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Circle Cut-Outs
Cut-outs are nothing new. Circle cut-outs? Not exactly groundbreaking, but still unexpected. The circumferences varied as did the placement. The “holes” in a sweater at Louis Vuitton doubled as pockets. While brands like Courrèges and MSGM opted for well-placed peekaboo accents.
Image: Louis Vuitton Fall 2021
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Circle Cut-Outs
Courrèges Fall 2021
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Circle Cut-Outs
Issey Miyake Fall 2021
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Circle Cut-Outs
David Koma Fall 2021
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Circle Cut-Outs
MSGM Fall 2021
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Off-the-Shoulder Sleeves
Get ready to show a whole lot of shoulder. While off-the-shoulder silhouettes are popular in spring and summer, they’re usually shunned come fall and winter. For Fall 2021, attached but seemingly separate long sleeves were everywhere. Fendi, Osman and Sukeina offered knitted takes. But Khaite took a slouchy approach.
Image: Fendi Fall 2021
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Off-the-Shoulder Sleeves
Khaite Fall 2021
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Off-the-Shoulder Sleeves
Rokh Fall 2021
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Off-the-Shoulder Sleeves
Osman Fall 2021
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Off-the-Shoulder Sleeves
Sukeina Fall 2021
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Not Your Typical Trench
We’re guessing you already have a trench hanging in your closet. But you definitely don’t have these. Trenches received a makeover for Fall 2021. Chloe added a little texture. (Gabriela Hearst also offered trenches via her eponymous label.) Chanel went gold, while both Ports 1961 and Balenciaga supplied off-balance options.
Image: Chloe Fall 2021
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Not Your Typical Trench
Chanel Fall 2021
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Not Your Typical Trench
Ports 1961 Fall 2021
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Not Your Typical Trench
Balenciaga Fall 2021
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Not Your Typical Trench
Gabriela Hearst Fall 2021
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A Night at the Opera
Opera gloves are another ongoing trend. In the past, they were paired with pretty much everything. Now the long gloves are adding extra glamour to gowns. We expect Elie Saab to deliver red carpet-worthy dresses. But Eudon Choi, Sportmax and Ellery really stepped up their formalwear game.
Image: Elie Saab Fall 2021
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A Night at the Opera
Eudon Choi Fall 2021
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A Night at the Opera
Moschino Fall 2021
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A Night at the Opera
Sportmax Fall 2021
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A Night at the Opera
Ellery Fall 2021
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Daring Diamonds
Argyle sweaters were already trending so it’s not surprising that diamonds were a common theme this season. The preppy knits were still offered, but Valentino and Christian Dior went in a harlequin direction. Meanwhile, Nanushka presented a more DIY spin.
Image: Valentino Fall 2021
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Daring Diamonds
Christian Dior Fall 2021
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Daring Diamonds
Fashion East Fall 2021
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Daring Diamonds
Nanushka Fall 2021
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Daring Diamonds
Staud Fall 2021
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Strategic Pleating
Almost every collection featured pleated pieces. Although this time around the pleats were more purposeful. At Lanvin, they came in small doses. Issey Miyake, known for pleating, was more restrained for Fall 2021. While A.W.A.K.E. Mode embraced both narrow and wide folds.
Image: Lanvin Fall 2021
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Strategic Pleating
Altuzarra Fall 2021
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Strategic Pleating
Issey Miyake Fall 2021
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Strategic Pleating
A.W.A.K.E. Mode Fall 2021
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Strategic Pleating
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Fall 2021
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Structured Blazers
After over a year of loungewear domination, the tide is turning back in the other direction. Instead of outsize and boxy blazers, designers presented ones nipped in at the waist. Not technically hourglass, the slightly fitted silhouette is the ideal way to ease back into dressing up. Shapes differed, from the subtle structure at Staud and Givenchy to the more sculpted jackets at Christian Dior and Khaite.
Image: Christian Dior Fall 2021
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Structured Blazers
Khaite Fall 2021
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Structured Blazers
Givenchy Fall 2021
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Structured Blazers
Altuzarra Fall 2021
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Structured Blazers
Staud Fall 2021
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Moody Florals
We expect fall florals from Simone Rocha and Erdem. But the trend was far more pervasive this season. Several designers set the scene with fall-appropriate hues. Blumarine’s bouquets were given purple and pink backdrops. And Antonio Marras placed blooms against black backgrounds.
Image: Simone Rocha Fall 2021
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Moody Florals
Erdem Fall 2021
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Moody Florals
Blumarine Fall 2021
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Moody Florals
Antonio Marras Fall 2021
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Moody Florals
Luisa Beccaria Fall 2021
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Shades of Silver
Most people think silver is one shade. For Fall 2021, silver came in many striking forms. Sometimes in one outfit. Take Salvatore Ferragamo layering a chain-mail dress over silver body paint. Balmain went matchy-matchy with a crop top and skirt set. On the other end of the silver spectrum, Sportmax dressed down a sparkling sheath with black pants.
Image: Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2021
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Shades of Silver
Balmain Fall 2021
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Shades of Silver
Moschino Fall 2021
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Shades of Silver
Louis Vuitton Fall 2021
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Shades of Silver
Sportmax Fall 2021
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Still Quilting
If you think you’ve seen the last of quilted coats, think again. Apparently, fashion’s puffer obsession has shifted to a fascination with quilting. Now big brands are getting in on the action. Chanel sent a quilted lining jacket down its runway. Etro played up the texture element with a patchwork pattern. Hermes only quilted the sleeves and Max Mara showcased a padded vest. Loewe gave us the most high-fashion take with a coat worthy of a Vogue spread.
Image: Chanel Fall 2021
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Still Quilting
Etro Fall 2021
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Still Quilting
Loewe Fall 2021
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Still Quilting
Hermes Fall 2021
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Still Quilting
Max Mara Fall 2021
