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Style EDITOR’S LETTER
Poetic
Shirt, $380,
S.A.R.K
London
The power
OF SECRETS
DO YOU KEEP SECRETS? I KNOW I DO.
My whole life is littered with the things, like letters gathered
in an old shoe box stashed in the cellar. They wouldn’t be
shocking if Ishared themwith you here. For secrets only
ever feel truly momentous to those who keep them. I have
held secret failures,secret fears,secret crushes and secret
grudges throughout my entire life, each one strapped
tightly tomy chest.
I expect you have, too. Because secrets are what make
usfundamentally human. To not have any secrets at
allwould, Isuspect, make you a far less-interesting person.
But we are careful with our secrets. We must be; for they
hold such power. We understand this from the moment we
are old enough to articulate our deepest, most clandestine
thoughts and feelings. It is why diaries are a young person’s
best friend. And therapists never go out of fashion. And
yet… there issomethingwithin usthat is compelled to
share themwith others. Perhaps it’s that frisson of danger,
knowing as we do that a secret shared is, at the same time,
control relinquished. When you share your most private
thoughts with a close friend or colleague, you are – in
essence – trusting them with a trembling piece of yourself.
It is trading catharsis for power. Yet secrets shared,when
not in the name of idle gossip, can be hugely therapeutic.
To know that another person keeps the same hidden beliefs
or behaviours as you can be deliciously reassuring. Which
is why we have launched a newseries called The Secret
Lives of Women – several stories of which are in this issue,
from page 84. (Find more at Style.com/vn.) Free to roam
under the cloak of anonymity, each woman has bared her
soul, not with shame or trepidation, but with feeling, gusto
and pride. Speaking of secrets, this month we also launch
a new segment – STYLE Spotlight on page 48 – where we
highlight fashion’s under-the-radar names and faces, all of
whom we think you should know about before everyone
else. Here at STYLE , we have always placed a huge amount
of importance on championing designers who – particularly
at the beginning of their careers – need the support of
editors and consumers to be able to go on creating. We hope
you fall for themasmuch as we have. Enjoy the issue…
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“SECRETS SHARED, WHEN NOT IN
THE NAME OF IDLE GOSSIP, CAN BE
HUGELY THERAPEUTIC”
Jumpsuit,
$2350,
Oscar de
la Renta
Bag, $ 2340, Gucci
Sandals, $380, By Far
Netflix’s The Social Dilemma
had me both gripped and turning
my phone over this month,
"Checkmate, humanity,” being
a particularly harrowing quote
I took away from the documentary
that explores our addiction
and vulnerability to social media
Sunglasses, $ 220,
Kaleos
On my RADAR
WHAT’S CAUGHT
MY EYE (AND HEART)
THIS MONTH...
Ring,
$1700,
L’atelier
Nawbar

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ST YLE’s
class of
2020
This month, STYLE gave 12 STYLE
FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY
unparalleled access to the making of this issue.
MEET THE NAMES OF STYLE
AND FACES of tomorrow
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2 3
4
5 6
1. STATEMENT BELT, Mock Neck Keyhole Top, $20, Me to We 2. MIDI DRESS, Button Front Dress, $45, French Connection
3. COZY ‘90S STAPLES, Alpaca Blend Puff Sleeve Cardigan, $119, & Other Stories 4. DRESSED-UP WHITE TEE, White Crew Neck, $20,
Madewell 5. ‘70S VIBES, High Rise Wide Leg Jeans, $75, Banana Republic 6. MATCHING SET ,Tie-Belt Utility Jacket, $35, H&M
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7. SHORT LAYERS, Maya Crop Top, $328, Fe Noel 8. FEMININE NEUTRALS, Tech Pack Bomber Jacket, $78, Nike 9. BLAZER
AND JEANS, Shiny Pinstripe Blazer, $68, Scotch & Soda 10. STATEMENT DETAILS, Pink Heart Hoodie, $29, Too Loud 11. LAID-BACK
PROFESH, Oversized Double-Breasted Blazer, $180, Everlane 12.CHILL ROCKER, Sun & Moon T-Shirt Dress, $25, Full Tilt

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STYLE TREND
Sunglasses, $237,
Valentino
Coat, $5350,
Bottega Veneta
FALL IS COMMING
A virtual New York Fashion Week marks the beginning of
another fashion month. Even though the shows look a little different this
year, there’s still joy to be found in the sartorial season. For one, breaking
out your favorite fall sweaters or boots begins the wardrobe shift from
summer. But there are many ways to feel inspired when it comes to getting
dressed this fall, whether it’s taking cues from celebrity style, a movie,
or a show you’ve watched during quarantine, or simply leaning into the fall
2020 fashion trends we saw on the runways earlier this year.
Blazer, $1235, Blazé Milano
Midiskirt, $2200,
Moda Operandi
Bracelet,
$875,
Chanel
JW ANDERSON
Polo,
$147.50,
Seventy
Mask, $15,
ROYAL JELLY
HARLEM
Pant,
$1200, Gucci
Necklace,
$295,
MONICA
VINADER
Dress,
$295,
The
Realreal
Slip on, $110,
G.H. BASS & CO
CHANEL
Bag,
$1300,
Khaite
PROENZA SCHOULER
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STYLE TREND
MOODBOARD
Hat, $345,
Eugenia Kim
WHEN
THE SIZE
MAKE A
DIFFERENCE
Cardigan, $1600, Etro
CELINE
CELINE
Deesse
14-karat
gold pearl
bracelet,
$2300, Sophie
Bille Brahe
FRAGRANCE-FREE
This oil free moisturizer
combines vitamin B5 with
hyaluronic acid, the body’s
natural hydrator, to help
bind moisture to the skin
$83, SkinCeuticals
Bag, $495,
Neiman Marcus
Coat,
$1,720,
Burberry
Scarf, $195, Rag & Bone
Sweater, $595, A.L.C.
SPOT ON THE STREET
Southern French details
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SHOPPING
TRENDING
Coat, $995,
Rag & Bone
Liam
FENDI
STYLE TREND
croptop, $250,
Self-Portrait
Belt, $78,
Loeffler Randall
Dress, $595,
Prabal Gurung
Knitted
Turtleneck
Tank, $950,
Malene Birger
Necklace,
$1,090,
Jil Sander
Earrings, $200,
Jennifer Behr
Midi Skirts,
$3,900, Prada
Silk
Slip Dress,
$395, Moda
Operandi
Wool Bucket Hat, $215,
Reinhard Plank Hats
Jeans,
$353,
Harrods
Le Jean
Leona
Bodysuit,
$30, Uniqlo
Wool Sweater,
$475, Joseph
Silk Scarf,
$78, Tory Borch
boots, $745,
Proenza Schouler
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STYLE TREND
Balenciaga,
$1,490
Gucci,
$1,600
Bottega
Veneta,
$2,200
Miu Miu,
$1,450
Burberry,
$890
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MUST HAVE
In mini, midi, and large versions, fashion houses are reinventing their iconic bags,
sometimes in a casual spirit with modular cuts and a practical format, sometimes in a
more couture-oriented vein, with clean lines and leather stitching. Between models that
rely on solid values and those which draw the card of originality, there’s something for
everyone. One thing’s for sure – these bags are the must-haves of this fall

STYLE TREND
JIL SANDER
Kenneth Jay Lane,
$106
Off-White,
$224
Isabel Marant,
$320
AMBUSH,
$652
Natasha Zinko,
$232
AMBUSH,
$652
JIL SANDER
Alexandre
Vauthier, $823
Issey Miyake,
$342
Chloé,
$786
CONTRASTS
The variegated shirt calls on a
minimalist bag.
Bag, Jil Sander, $1,203
WOR K WEAR
This season’s oversized Hawaiian shirts are super cool and can
style office friendly a la the stylish Jil Sander with a pair
nice black pants and elegant earrings.
+ 3 EKSTRA
NOTE
Nice notebook
to your desktop.
Notebook,
Appointed, $24.
FENDI
EARTHLY
Keep the look casual with
a pair flat, chunky sandals.
Sandals, Bottega
Veneta, $697
SUNKISSED SKIN
Long days in the office?
Cheat yourself to a beautiful
summer glow!
‘Laguna’ sunshine powder,
Nars at Sephora, $38
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STYLE TREND
Jacquemus,
$872
Alexander
McQueen,
$399
Saint Laurent, $579
Saint
Laurent,
$619
Saint
Laurent,
$324
Mulberry, $1,400
STREETSTYLE
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STYLE
UPDATE
OCTOBER
The choices are many, time is short. STYLE’s culture
panel has selected and reviewed exactly what you need
to know, see, hear, read and experience this month.
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STYLE UPDATE
DOWNLOAD
5 FRENCH
TEMPTATIONS
SERGE GAINSBOURG
& JANE BIRKIN:
Je t’aime … moi non plus
CARLA BRUNI:
Someone told me
EDITH PIAF:
No, I do not regret anything
PLASTIC BERTRAND:
That plane for me
CÉLINE DION:
Because you still love me
PUT A BOW
ON IT ...
Chanel continued its
obsession with hair
accessories with a pretty
half-up, half-down style,
finished off with pretty
bows and brooches.
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EMMA
“Handsome, clever and rich” is how Emma’s tagline
describes its matchmaking heroine (Anya Taylor-Joy),
but it’s also an apt summation of director Autumn de
Wilde’s Jane Austen adaptation, which is energized by
meticulous style, spirited wit and passionate emotions.
Hewing closely to its source material, the film
charts Emma Woodhouse’s efforts to find a suitor
for her doting companion Harriet Smith (Mia Goth)
while struggling with her own blossoming feelings for
her sister’s brother-in-law, George Knightley (Johnny
Flynn). Round and round the romantic entanglements
go, not only for these three characters but a host of
others that de Wilde and screenwriter Eleanor Catton
faithfully delineate in clean, bright brushstrokes.
Its studied imagery suggesting a daintier variation on
Wes Anderson’s trademark visuals, Emma boasts an
aesthetic confidence that’s matched by its performers.
At the head of that impressive pack (which also
includes Bill Nighy) is Taylor-Joy, whose Emma exudes
just the right amount of playful cockiness and ambition
– qualities ultimately undercut by her realization
that no amount of manipulations can change what the
heart wants.

STYLE UPDATE
INSTALLATIONS
Two French brands
there inspires.
A PIECE
OF THE RITZ
Danish-French Hôtel
Vetements sews delicious
things of textiles from
old hotels in Paris. Thus,
a beautiful curtain, a fine
tablecloth or a handembroidered
one the napkin
end as your fall shirt Or to use
all substance residues, a hair
elastic. All hand-sewn in Paris.
Check out Hotelvetements.
com for more info
@hotelmagique
Art prints, Hôtel
souvenirs and Magique
collaborations
@alfieparis_
90s nostalgia with a
French touch.
SUMMER WITH
HERMÈS
We wanted to give our holiday look a touch of
something French style with Hermès; a sporty
swimsuit, the perfect flat sandals and the most chic
beach tennis set we've seen to date!
See more at Hermes.com
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STYLE UPDATE
BRUCE NAUMAN AT TATE MODERN IS VULGAR,
VIOLENT AND TOTALLY ABSURD,
JUST LIKE REAL LIFE
TURNER’S MODERN WORLD
TANTRA: ENLIGHTENMENT
TO REVOLUTION
ART EXHIBITIONS IN LONDON
MERYEM ABOULOUAFA
MERYEM
(Animal63)
POP Moroccan Meryem
Aboulouafa started writing
music then she studied design
at an art academy, and
also uses her lyrical abilities in
Arabic and French on the debut.
At the center is a great
pop vocal that especially has
threads for Lana Del Rey and
Sias siren song, but which
also embraces Moroccan
musical tradition. Begin with
the beautiful ballad ‘Breath
of Roma ‘- and watch the
nice video about two friends
growing apart. AM
TATE MODERN It’s direct, obvious, approachable
art, so it’s a shame the wall
texts take it all so glumly seriously. Because
despite the awkward, uncomfortable,
terrifying feeling of Nauman’s art,
there’s something quite reassuring about
it all. It’s so easy to feel like 2020, with its
isolation and boredom and creeping authoritarianism,
is an outlier. But Nauman’s
art is saying don’t worry, life has always
been this absurd, and it always will be.
Tate Modern, Bankside London
J.M.W. TURNER is now one of the most
famous and well-established painters to
have ever come out of Britain. Which
can make it hard to appreciate just what
a radical Turner was during his lifetime.
His loose, loose and looser-still approach
to landscape painting repeatedly
shocked the painterly establishment, but
it wasn’t just his artistic style that was innovative.
Turner was fascinated by the
new inventions of the Industrial Revolution,
as captured in the 100% glorious
‘Rail, Steam and Speed’. And - guess
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what? - you can see it irl in this show!!
Which basically justifies the price of an
entry ticket on its own accord. Only this
being Turner, you’re also guaranteed a
whole heap of other genius works too.
(Can we stress enough how much we
love a bit of Turner painting a train?
Tate Britain, Millbank London
TANTRA The British Museum’s major
exhibition for spring 2020 is devoted to
the Tantras, sacred Indian texts from the
6th century that shaped the meditational
and devotional practices of Tantric Hinduism
and Buddhism. Since their dispersion,
Tantric writings have had a dramatic
impact on the major religions of South
Asia, even inspiring revolutions. They
continue to inform the philosophies and
practices of people today, having been
reimagined as a means of breaking convention.
This exhibition will include over
100 objects, including sculptures, art installations
and manuscripts.
British Museum, 44 Great
Russell St London
JOAN A S POLICE WOMAN
COVER TWO
(Sweet Police LLC)
POP-ROCK / SOUL / SING-
ER SONG WRITER Fans of
Antony and the Johnsons and
Rufus Wainwright may already
know the name Joan Wasser.
On her new album, she has
once again thrown herself
over the cover songs: Huge
hits like ‘Kiss’ by Prince, but
also lesser known songs from
i.a. Outkast and The Strokes,
are twisted in the Joan machine,
and they all have an unmistakable
fingerprint: a raw
and naked expression with
lots of classic soul inside. Trailing
delicious! AM

STYLE UPDATE
WATCH
OUT FOR:
MAREGOLD
This summer’s best accessory
stands two Danish women behind:
jeweler Rebecca Elbek and former
Aiayu co-owner Marie Worsaae.
The pearl earrings are inspired by
Mexico’s colorful streets and
alleys - and costs from $400.
Shop at Lot # 29 and at
Maregold.dk
AT LEAST
GOOD DAYS ...
You are allowed to be
a little French, aren't you?
‘Merde’, sweatshirt,
French Kiss Studio, $200
WITH PARIS I
POCKET
When you buy a pair of French
Ahlem sunglasses, you now also get one
handmade leather case with as well as the
finest, small silk scarf printed map of Paris.
Then you can always dream away ...
Traded at Poul Stig Briller and at
Ahlemeyewear.com
FILM-MUST
YVES SAINT LAURENT
In Jalil Lespert's Yves Saint Laurent, we find a retracing of the
life of one of the biggest names in French couture, where the
personal and professional often intersect. From his lead position
at Dior in 1957 to the creation of his own fashion house in
1961, including his relationship with Pierre Bergé, the film makes
an attempt at embodying the complex creativity of the French
couturier. Featuring his inspirations, failed attempts, and the infamous
Russian Ballet 1976 collection, the film touches on all facets.
Pierre Niney triumphed in his role as Yves Saint Laurent, earning
the César award for the Best Actor, surpassing Gaspard Ulliel,
who played the same role in Bertrand Bonello's Saint Laurent
that same year.
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WILD & FREE
Discover more from Prada’s fall collection from
Miuccia Prada that explores lace, fanciful florals
and sophisticated silhouettes.
Photographer: Carla Guler
Hair and Make-up: Kenny at Carol Hayes
Model: Edna at Select
Embroidered Chantilly lace
dress, $1,200
Popeline Egypt shirt, $800
Prada Panier bag, $2,200
Suede sandals, $550
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Red natté wool dress with pink
Duchesse draping, $2800
Black satin bow brushed calf leather
boots with nylon details, $950

Printed embroidered popeline
divisa dress, $1550
Prada Matinee handbag, $2450
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Embroidered dress in wool and
lace with floral details, $1650

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Guipure lace cape, white cotton
skirt with rose print, $1680
popeline Egypt shirt, $890
Shetland knitwear, $ 580
Crystal sandals.$730

Embroidered tulle dress, $2300
Popeline Egypt shirt, $1200
Cotton shorts, $640
Prada metropolis handbag, $1900
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Shetland wool sweater, $880
Leather skirt with floral print, $1680
Black lace cape, $1100
Popeline Egypt shirt, $760

White printed popeline shirt, $870
White printed popeline skirt with
embroidery, $1980
Monolith leather derby shoes, $760
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Printed embroidered popeline divisa dress, $2700
Prada Matinee handbag, $1900
Monolith leather derby shoe, $650

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MAKE
THIS
FALL
GREAT
AGAIN

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White Wedding
The bridal market is booming, and it seems ready-towear
designers are getting in on the action. Woe is the
fashion bride who comes to face with a sea of strapless
faille without a bias-cut or statement-making bodice
among them—but no longer. In the hands of Brandon
Maxwell, with a sleek two-piece bandeau number; Tom
Ford, with a one-shoulder body-hugging lace gown; and
Khaite, with a cutout, long-sleeve statement dress with
an open back, among many other standouts, almost all
fashion girl bridal problems are solved.
LES RÊVERIES,
$795
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
VALENTINO
LES RÊVERIES, $1690
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Putting on
the Glitz
It can sometimes seem that we’ve been living in the era
of minimal neutrals. Track the amount of beige Instagrams
with 200K-plus followers for proof. But perhaps
maximalism isn’t dead if all the kira kira-level sparkles
coming down the fall runways are any indication. Morphing
into a human disco ball is the number one cure
for situational sadness, according to experts. Marc
Jacobs, Erdem, Balenciaga, and Oscar de la Renta agree.
A girl needs something to dance in after all.
Gucci, $3,715
VALENTINO
ALBERTA FERRETTI
Gucci, $3,290
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Big Fur Energy
The bigger the fur, the closer to God? We don’t think that’s
how it goes, but maybe there’s some truth there. With our
unpredictable weather patterns, we have no way of knowing if
next season’s fall and winter will be all sunshine and heat spikes
or blizzards and polar vortexes. But if it’s the latter, we’ll be well
prepped in some seriously statement-making furs. Designers
got creative with what they’re spinning them out of—be it knits
that appear like furs, real fur that’s sustainable, or the latest in
faux inventions—but we’re ready to make an entrance in the
likes of Celine, Miu Miu, and red Saint Laurent.
Apparis,
$280
DENNIS BASSO
DENNIS BASSO
LOULOU STUDIO, $1,200
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The Merry Widow
It seems so trite to proclaim that black is back. Let’s be honest, New
York’s favorite hue has never truly fallen out of favor. It is being elevated
to first look out status for the first season in many though, and
it’s doing so with a definite degree of capital-D drama. That giant
face-obscuring hat at Givenchy, the sweeping ruffled collar at Schiaparelli,
that neckline with that veil at Herrera, not to mention Oscar
de la Renta’s tulle bodice—we don’t know whether she’s the merry
widow holding onto all her cash in style or the ultimate “showing up
to your ex’s funeral” meme, but either way we really like her.
Jacqueline, $740
VALENTINO
VALENTINO
Ann Demeulemeester, $1,273
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Intimate Apparel
Usually, we associate dour times with covering all the way up—
it’s the hemline index, folks, and it’s real. So let’s take all of these
lingerie-inspired looks as a sign of serious optimism. Dior, Dolce
& Gabbana, Fendi, and Mugler are all about sheer black underpinnings
as outerwear, and we’re here for all the body positivity.
Saint Laurent paired black latex with a bra, and we could see
Bella Hadid heading out for a night on the town in it, while others
went the bra top route for a subtler nod to boudoir.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, $1,465
DOLCE & GABBANA, $1,145
DIOR
MONCLER
GENIUS, $1,305
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, $8,650
SAINT LAURENT
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Ivy League
From New England sailor girls at Gucci and Miu Miu to Burberry’s
collegiate sweaters, a great gold-button navy blazer
from Saint Laurent, and yachting stripes at Versace, there’s a
newfound appreciation for classic Americana style creeping up
on the Fall 2020 runways. She’s all about the navy, white, and
stripes. A good tailored jacket need not be shrunken or oversized.
And while we have no illusions about the good old days,
we do appreciate a little prep in our step.
Miu Miu, $3800
VERSACE
BURBERRY
Gucci, $650
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Red Dress Diaries
Not since the heyday of Valentino red in the ’90s has the color
felt more relevant. Of course, Pierpaolo Piccioli gave us his take
on the brand’s signature shade on a stunning, glimmering red
turtleneck gown. Rodarte went sheer and French dotted, and
Bottega Veneta gave us the perfect louche evening gown, while
Balenciaga’s super-form-fitting red dress-pant combo was somewhere
between Madame Grés and an especially fierce ballerina.
In other words, there are many ways to get in on the red dress
look this season, and none of them is subtle.
Proenza
Schouler,
$1,495
VALENTINO
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI
Zimmermann, $1,350
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The Whit
Stillman Effect
Whit Stillman’s seminal film, Metropolitan, will forever stand
as a love letter to the Upper East side ’80s girl. Not all ’80s
references are created equal after all. She of the big sleeves,
hair bows, and taffeta is Stillman’s ’80s lady. She’s Blair Waldorf’s
ultimate inspiration and maybe her aunt. She’s oversized Chanel
coats and cross-body bags. She’s tweedy red jackets with velvet
lapels. She’s back and better than ever.
DOLCE & GABBANA
Martin Grant, $1,685
Aje, $475
CHANEL
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All the
Flesh Tones
From a leather biker jacket and pleated skirt in caramel at Fendi to
a long-sleeve column dress in beige sequins at Bottega Veneta to a
chocolate-brown vinyl bodysuit at Balmain, designers gave a whole
new meaning to going nude for the fall 2020 season. Let’s call this the
Fenty Beauty effect, which casts a wide net, offering every beautiful
shade of every beautiful person. The runways showcased a range
of complexions that—and here’s the real clincher—covered up the
body. They gave the illusion of flesh without actually showing it, communicating
that, at least in this instance, fashion is really skin deep.
BOTTEGA VENETA
ALEXANDRE
VAUTHIER,
$6,230
MARYSIA,
$529
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
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Such a Tassel
There’s no denying that wearing fringe is tricky. With ample
amounts of loose-hanging tufts moving and flowing in every direction,
it is not the best option to wear from nine-to-five—hence
why it is often relegated to glitzy soirées and costume parties. Designers
this season, however, took the hassle out of the tassel. For
example, Bottega Veneta created chucky cords at the end of teddy
coats, Etro and Zimmermann placed them on elegant ponchos,
Gabriela Hearst lined them on suede trenches, and Paco Rabanne
fastened them to modest wool dresses. Of course, there were
titillating offerings at Christian Dior and Area (a fashion season
wouldn’t be complete without them), but the overall message was
that all could benefit from fringe throughout the day.
BOTTEGA VENETA
BOTTEGA
VENETA,
$2,800
BOTTEGA
VENETA,
$2,800
JIL SANDER
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Strength in Arms
Pronounced shoulders convey fortitude, control, and chutzpah.
But for the fall 2020 season, romance was added into
the mix, and this primarily came in the form of mutton
sleeves. Also known as the gigot sleeve, the style delineates
voluminous shoulders that taper down the arm. It is typified
by queens of England, Disney princess, real-life princesses
(à la Princess Diana’s wedding dress), Gibson Girls, society
swans in the ’30s, and the oeuvre of Christian Lacroix. All
this speaks to a bygone era, when glamour and fantasy were
the crux of the fashion industry. The modern-day versions,
though, are sleeker and more structured (ribbed sweaters at
Isabel Marant, camel dresses at Balmain, shimmering blouses
at Christopher John Rogers, and tweed jackets at Chanel),
but imbue a wistful vibe nonetheless.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
ORSEUND
IRIS, $595
ORSEUND
IRIS, $525
CHANEL
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Plaid About It
It’s a mad, mad world, and a great way to overcome it is with
plaid. The exuberant pattern has long been part of fashion’s
vernacular, seeing itself in varying degrees on the runways season
after season—especially at Burberry, its grandest proponent.
But for fall 2020, other labels took the ubiquitous motif for a
spin, casting it onto pieces that exemplify each of their aesthetics.
Marine Serre featured it on framed double-breasted coats
over a bodysuit, Celine had it on cool capes, Maison Margiela
added a woolly lining, Proenza Schouler went for edgy peacoats,
Chloé stuck to the ’70s, and Victoria Beckham opted for sleek
day dresses covered in the print. There is dynamism attached
to wearing plaid that isn’t as flamboyant as other prints. And in
troublesome times, we could use some of that energy.
HERMÈS
Victoria
Beckham, $635
Prada, $2,980
HERMÈS
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All the Trimmings
Fashion loves to revisit prevalent styles from the past and make
them new—and fall 2020 was no different. Case in point: Many
designers presented a certain type of coat that harks to the ‘70s,
a decade that was on the cusp of bohemia, entering glam rock,
and all about disco. Indeed, all these characteristics exemplified
the chic topper at the presentations of Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga,
A.W.A.K.E. Mode, Saint Laurent, and Marc Jacobs. They all showed
overcoats with long, sleek silhouettes that were punctuated with
oversized collars made of fur or shearling. Still, each stamped their
signature to the groovy style, giving their designs a modern-day lift
with interesting fabric choices and colors.
MIU MIU
Boyarovskaya,
$820
Chloé, $4,416
LOUIS VUITTONV
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STYLE Ready to wear
THE NEW, THE next in 2021
BALENCIAGA
FENDI
CHANEL
PRADA
FENDI
CHANEL
HERMÈS
PRADA
BALMAIN
DOLCE & GABBANA
FENDI
LOUIS VUITTON
BURBERRY
BURBERRY
SACAI
LOUIS
VUITTON
BALMAIN
Sweet spring
AND PERSONALITY
DOLCE & GABBANA
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Sweatshirt, $342 , Les Tien
Sunglasses,
$274, Saint
Laurent
Shorts, $448, R13
Dress, $501,
Nanushka
Scrunchie
with leather
wallet, $535,
Jil Sander
HERMÈS
Bracelet,
$87, Anni Lu
Midi dress, $1,370,
Molly Goddard
Sandals, $174,
Ancient Greek
LOUIS VUITTON
Bag, $2,428,
Bottega Veneta
Jeans, $618,
Saint Laurent
T-shirt, $237,
Palm Angels
Bikini bottoms,
$37, Morgan Lane
PRADA
Hat, $595, Fendi
SLOW DAYS
It’s time to gear down and enjoy the spring days at a slower pace. Dress in pleasant
cuts and in a neutral color palette for a chic scandi-cool look.
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Tank top,
$93, Totême
Sunglasses, $162, Chimi
Shorts,
$367, Silvia
Tcherassi
Dress,
$913,
Rosetta
Getty
Dress,
$218,
GANNI
Lingerie
set, $706,
Gucci
Polo,
$483,
Saint
Laurent
Earrings, $94,
Maria Black
Hoodie, $794,
Givenchy
Sandals, $137, St. Agni
Lou belt bag, $809,
Saint Laurent
Skirt, $349,
Dion Lee
jeans, $386,
Isabel Marant
SOFT SPORT
Pastel shades and discreet sporty references such as pleats, polo shirts and
soft sweat meet in a deliciously bright and feminine spring look.
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And spring is ...COMMING
We will never shake the ‘back to school’ feeling when January hits, will we? (Who doesn’t love investing in
a new pencil case – or, ahem, bag – and blazer?) We’re not the only ones, clearly, as SS21 runways were
packed with riffs on school uniforms. At Prada, models wore ties in a pick ’n’ mix assortment of blue, red,
yellow and pink; Rokh did Hogwarts-gone-high-fashion; and Dior featured modern-day Blair Waldorfs in
strong monochrome looks with silk hairbands. It’s time to go back to school.
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