Top 5 Women’s Fall 2011 Trends

Jennifer Fragoso | October 16, 2011 | 0 Comments

1. Orientalism
This season, many designers are looking to the Orient for inspiration. From cuts to prints, fall looks are leaning towards an Eastern flare. Ralph Lauren, Zang Toi and Vivienne Tam were a few of the designers who showed us collections of old world, Orientalized looks that evoked beauty and opulence, fit for an empress. With Orientalism, bold red has popped up in the collections of many including BCBG Max Azria, Burberry Prorsum and Carlos Miele. Red will be an invigorating addition to your fall wardrobe, whether it is head to toe or just a dash, it is the color to make your style statement known. [From left to right: Zang Toi, Vivienne Tam, Ralph Lauren, Burberry Prorsum, Carlos Miele, BCBG Max Azria]

2. Seventies
Disco may be dead, but wide leg flare pants are coming back around. Paired with a platform heel, wide leg flares can do wonders for elongating your legs, not to mention create an undeniable elegance as you walk, full and flowing with every step. [From left to right: Nicole Miller, Gucci, Burberry Prorsum, Jill Stuart, Michael Kors]

3. Fur
Fur is back for another fall season and hopefully here to stay. Whether you go natural or faux, the look is luxurious and chic, not to mention cozy and warm. Coats, wraps, collars or cuffs, fur makes a fabulous statement on whatever fall style you choose. [From left to right: Gucci, Carlos Miele, Michael Kors, Prada, Custo Barcelona]

4. Leather
Sexy and chic, leather is everywhere from bags and boots to jackets, skirts and pants. It’s safe to say this season: if it can be made in leather, it exists. Natural, wearable and timeless, leather pieces make for great investment pieces in your wardrobe, not to mention add an instant badass factor to your outfit. [From left to right: Rudsak, Rolando Santana, Calvin Klein Collection (2), Michael Kors]

5. Feathers
Judging by fall’s runway trends, it appears the fashion industry has caught the bird flu – the good kind. Feathers make a theatrical statement in the collections of designers like Naeem Khan and Rolando Santana, adding beautiful elements of texture and movement to their looks. Light and airy, feathers are elegant, yet innocently youthful. It’s best to leave the full feather boa in the dress up chest, but don’t shy away from a little plumage this fall. [From left to right: Custo Barcelona, Naeem Khan (2), Rolando Santana]