On Display: Crests, Emblems, Patches and Insignia Details for Fall

August 28, 2014

Whether you classify your fashion sense as stately or sporty, there’s a sign or symbol to suit your style personality this season. Take inspiration from the runway looks below then shop our top picks of the season.

on display: crests, emblems

Insignias on Display at Mary Katrantzou

Mary Katrantzou left her show-stopping digital prints behind this season to flex her creativity with signs in all shapes, like appliquéd badges, patches and embroidered emblems.
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Insignias on Display at Libertine

This coat got the grown-up Girl Scout treatment at Libertine with punk-inspired iron on patches.
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Insignias on Display at Clover Canyon

For Fall 2014, Clover Canyon went back to its roots and borrowed from its Irish heritage with technicolor tartans complete with mystical unicorn crests.
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Insignias on Display at DKNY

Kicking collegiate prep to the curb, DKNY showcased an urban, city chic way to do back-to-school and finished with a New York City skyline crest to represent on the streets.
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Insignias on Display at VFiles

Though it’s stamped with fear, you won't be cowering in this bomber jacket from Hyein Seo at VFiles.
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Insignias on Display at Trussardi

As one of Italy’s ultimate heritage houses, Trussardi embroidered crests in gilded threads onto leather for a royal touch.
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Insignias on Display at Undercover

Tartans, heraldic symbols, crisp tailoring and silk sashes come together at Undercover to create the look of modern monarchy.
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Insignias on Display

House of Holland Crest-Jacquard Dirndl Skirt, $386
Insignias on Display

T ory Burch Hampton Loafer, $295
Insignias on Display

MSGM Wool Blend Patch Pullover, $605
Insignias on Display

Jon Josef G-Emblem Loafer Navy Velvet, $155
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Delia’s Varsity Patch Jacket, $69.90
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Polo Ralph Lauren Wool Flannel Blazer, $298
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Topshop Badge Zip Front Pelmet Skirt, $84
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ASOS Biker With Motorcycle Badges, $87.06
Insignias on Display

ASOS Cropped Boyfriend Sweatshirt With Badges, $30.96
Insignias on Display

Topshop Badge Joggers, $60
Insignias on Display

H&M Fine-Knit Hooded Jacket, $34.95

Megan Correia is a freelance fashion, beauty and lifestyle writer and editor extraordinaire hailing from Canada. After packing her designer bags and moving to the other side of the world on Australia’s Gold Coast, Megan received her Journalism degree to put her fashion knowledge and gift for the written word to good use. While always perusing the latest and upcoming fashion and beauty trends, runway collections and style stars of the season, Megan’s flair for fashion sparked a whirlwind expensive love affair with handbags and now considers herself to be a true bag snob. When she’s not trying to break the record for most Louis Vuitton bags owned, you can find her creating conversation on Twitter and Instagram.