- Warm Fall Tones
From left to right: Vivienne Hu Fall/Winter 2020 and Badgley Mischka RTW Fall 2020
When we think of Autumn, our mind immediately jolts into a vibrant yet muted palette, using the changing leaves and foliage as the general template. One trend put on full display for New York Fashion Week involved brands like Vivienne Hu and Badgley Mischka, unintentionally color coordinating these iconic looks for the Fall. An important thing to note about these specific looks is the hint of copper being paired with complimentary monotonous shades like black, grey and white. Overall, these looks are modest yet sleek, adding a dressy feel to a typical Fall outfit.
2. Psychedelic Prints
Source: Anna Sui Fall/Winter 2020 and Alice + Olivia RTW Fall 2020
Who says you can’t rock bold colors and prints during the colder months? Anna Sui and Alice + Olivia showcase fun, frilly dresses featuring eccentric prints for their Fall/Winter 2020 collections. The creative designs exhibit patterns a wide range of different fun patterns, with a carefully-selected color scheme to match. The colors may seem crazy at first, but they pair well with the models’ bold makeup and confident strides. Additionally, all the dresses displayed in this particular slideshow accent modest necklines and overall length. The baggy sleeves are also great accents that pair well with the vibe of both collections.
3. Pretty Pastels
Source: Oscar de La Renta Fall/Winter 2020, Proenza Schouler Fall/Winter 2020, Marc Jacobs RTW Fall 2020
Although light and fluffy pastel tones are usually associated with warmer seasons like Spring and Summer, many designers showed New York Fashion Week that Fall and Winter collections should not be so limited. The dreamy vibe given off by the soft baby pinks and blues of the featured pieces really helps uplift the mood of the colder months. With that, Oscar de La Renta showed off a bold high-low gown with a simple glittery flower detailing contrasted by a heavy train. Furthermore, Proenza Schouler’s baby blue and soft white pieces match well with the darker accents given off by the boots and bag. To top everything off, Marc Jacobs made a statement at this season’s Fashion Week with a wide range of colors on the runway. Honing in on the pastels specifically, the brand was able to tone things down with a few mellow looks.
4. Preppy Plaids
Source: Claudia Li and Rag & Bone RTW Fall 2020
Claudia Li and Rag & Bone gave off major ’90s vibes with their latest Ready-to-Wear Fall 2020 collections. Plaids and blazers on the runway curate a look reminiscent of the iconic film Clueless and it’s quintessential wardrobe. With plaid as a pattern being the main focus for all of these looks, the designers did not disappoint in their delivery. These preppy looks are modest yet classy in the way they are accessorized, with Claudia Li’s staple berets. and Rag & Bone’s ruched boots.
This season’s New York Fashion Week definitely did not disappoint – delivering unique yet classy looks to the runway for the Fall and Winter collections.
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