Fashion Month Fall 2021: Editor’s Favourite Looks from Fashion Month

Miu Miu’s Fall 21 system is an easy one: skiwear over silk, plus a pair of sturdy boots for trudging by way of deep snow. However the precise look is something however boring. The quilted outerwear is available in fairly pastels and there are knitted hat masks in daring stripes or ’70s floral crochet, a motif that additionally reveals up on the boudoir-bound camis and slip clothes. The piled-on styling may be a bit a lot for a lot of, however there are many enjoyable items right here we’d like to see on Canadian slopes and sidewalks. —Bernadette Morra, editor-in-chief

Transfer over Birkin. There’s a brand new Hermès must-have on the town. And her identify is Hermèsway. This intelligent little crossbody was straightforward to overlook given it was clutched within the fashions’ fingers as they strutted of their fringed suedes and dotted day clothes. Designed to maintain necessities shut at hand, the Hermèsway has a cellphone pocket, compartment for a lipstick or balm (Hermès, bien sur), entrance pockets that may match two bank cards and a spot for an AirPods case (traditional and Professional) with closure flap. Get on the waitlist now. —B.M.

The horny ’60s nightclub Le Castel was the setting for a way more intimate than ordinary Chanel present, which often options a military of fashions marching by way of the cavernous Grand Palais. Virginie Viard’s Fall 21 assortment was huge on statements although, together with boots with down or fake shearling legs that unzipped to disclose sleeker booties beneath. It’s a genius thought for subsequent winter once we’ll be out hitting the dance ground to make up for a yr caught inside. —B.M.

The eager for stay efficiency appeared to seize Dries Van Noten, who corralled a crew of dancers and fashions on a stage in Antwerp. They swooned, roiled and danced in pink sequins, marabou vests and large jackets with painterly swipes, all compellingly captured by Casper Sejersen. Afterward, Van Noten advised Vogue.com that he was fairly content material to by no means put his garments on a line-up of lithe teenage women once more. After seeing this video, we will see why. —B.M.

Canada’s New York runway darling Tanya Taylor by no means disappoints with garments which are each straightforward to understand…and put on. Maybe not surprisingly, she used “staying home” as inspo for fall: not cooped-up climbing the partitions angst, as could possibly be the case, however consolation. There are roomy clothes in punchy florals, and slouchy coats in subtly-coloured checks. And Taylor has cleverly devised a denim frock that could possibly be an excellent transition piece for heading again to the boardroom, since a few of us may discover ourselves in a single earlier than we expect. —B.M.

I like Nicholas Ghesquière and I like the Italian artisan home Fornasetti, so the collaboration between the 2 on pleasant prints that popped up all through the gathering was a match made in heaven for me. To not point out seeing extra iterations of the outsized, sculptural shapes that Ghesquière does like no different. —Odessa Paloma Parker, style information director

I merely adore a surrealist gesture in style design, and the belting element on a number of of the items on this assortment — which possess a “gemstone” impact due to deft trompe l’oeil embellishment — completely blew my thoughts. Proof that creativity continues to be thriving by way of the pandemic, and that designers are banking on folks nonetheless desirous to make an announcement with their clothes! —O.P.P.

This assortment is a surprising, spirituality-inspired effort by the rising South African designer which included elegant silhouettes, eclectic print-work and weird accents like straw that got here along with refreshing impact. The suave layering and eccentric sophistication of this outfit is motive sufficient to make this identify one to observe. —O.P.P.

The Paris-based artistic continues to discover the potential in crafting clothes with sustainably-minded supplies; in keeping with a press launch, this assortment is half-composed “by regenerated styles” with the opposite half boasting “products realized by using recycled fibers.” The result’s one thing for everybody come fall, from chill wardrobe fundamentals to extra eclectic patchwork items. —O.P.P.

As soon as once more, the model’s designer Hillary Taymour experimented with not solely the presentation of her seasonal providing — this time utilizing pleasant animations to morph fashions (like our March cowl star, Jazzelle Zanaughtti) into an array of animals — but additionally how far she might push using upcycled textiles in her designs. We see a wide range of supplies like t-shirts from a Ghanaian market, in addition to repurposed gadgets from her earlier collections and clothes taken from The RealReal’s consignment reject pile, used within the building of those playful seems. —O.P.P.

Dressed up consolation got here with plenty of drama at Patou. The label’s daring, voluminous Fall 21 assortment is surprisingly made from 70 % natural or recycled supplies, proving that extravagance doesn’t should equate to extra. Gigantic arms and bubble hems supplied versatility in items that may be styled multiple approach and accommodate extra inclusive sizing. —Eliza Grossman, style editor

Go away it to Pimples to take cozy dressing to the following degree. Being coated from head to toe (actually) in a luxurious set just like the pink cardigan and leggings proven on the Fall/Winter 2021 runway shall be a modern dream come true when temperatures drop effectively beneath zero as soon as extra. We’ll take styling suggestions straight from the catwalk and layer our clothes on high of a comfortable base. —E.G.

Celebrating their 70-year anniversary with the founding yr “1951” adorning a number of of this season’s items, Max Mara confirmed us classics with a spin. There’s nothing like a Max Mara camel coat however this season, I’m coveting a vest model with outsized pockets and loads of house for my masks and sanitizer. A classy mixture of heritage checks and lovely lama prints made the gathering the proper steadiness of style and enjoyable. —E.G.

Playful however a bit punk was what Simone Rocha served this season. The dreamy sheer layers with moto jackets and candy embroidery made me swoon, to not point out the platforms with pearl-embellished laces. I’ll take a ticket to wherever the Simone Rocha lady goes. —E.G.

Full disclosure, I wore a Danielle Frankel robe to my wedding ceremony and have been a trustworthy fan since, effectively, earlier than I used to be even engaged. Name it love at first sight; Frankel’s consideration to element and craftsmanship is one thing to behold and it’s no shock that she’s shifting past the bridal market along with her first RTW assortment. The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund runner-up’s romantic assortment included a collaboration with Manolo Blahnik making this season one thing straight out of Carrie Bradshaw’s goals. —E.G.

Kim Jones’s debut assortment for the home was elegant and easy, with a impartial palette of grounding, earthy colors. Lux silk, satins, knits and signatures furs had been reinterpreted in surprising methods, equivalent to upcycled items with touches of fringe. This standout two-piece knit high and pencil skirt set with fox fur carryall is ideal for a classy getaway (we will dream!). —George Antonopoulos, artistic and style director

Prada’s Fall 21 assortment “explores the space that exists between conventional polar opposites,” in keeping with the home. The gathering was all about ease and motion, showcasing suiting separates, geometric-printed lengthy sleeve clothes underneath blazers, furry vests, platform sneakers, cocoon coats and extra signature Prada toppers.
Standouts included this yellow coat with powder blue platform boots. —G.A.

Surrealism and fantasy reigned supreme in Schiaparelli’s Fall 21 assortment. Molded gold breast plates over tweed blazers, big gilded ears, knuckle duster rings, sculptural gold brooches and headpieces styled with mega-platform clompers had been amongst the numerous jaw-dropping parts to feast one’s eyes on. The Grace Jones references-meets-Elsa Schiaparelli surrealism labored seamlessly and delivered a much-needed dose of escapism. —G.A.

Who doesn’t love a fairy story? Maria Grazia’s Chiuri’s Fall 21 Dior assortment gave a nod to the home’s heritage with a tomboy-meets-Alice in Wonderland twist. Amid the traditional silhouettes, menswear materials and timeless items, standouts included a laser-cut college lady costume in black leather-based and this darkish, romantic floral menswear-inspired set. —G.A.

There are not any guidelines with Palomo Spain. Fearlessness and a Gen Z anything-goes angle make this home a go-to for genderless style lovers. The sequinned costume with bucket hat was giving me severe Cher-meets-Cailfornia Dreamin’ vibes. —G.A.