Our international fashion month tour has come to a close. Trend-wise, we kind of knew what to expect. Fall brings with it deeper palettes, luxurious fabrics, new and improved takes on outerwear. At the close of New York Fashion Week, we prematurely — but accurately — predicted that certain Spring 2017 hangers-on (80s silhouettes, velvet) were going nowhere. As we trekked across the globe, other fashion trends we’d seen in New York — head-to-toe red, plaid as the new neutral — began to gel. Others — glittery boots, nearly-naked dresses — really picked up speed.
Click through the slideshow above for 10 designer-backed Fall 2017 fashion trends that are guaranteed to get you excited about next season. (We know, it sounds like a tease, but in this day and age, fall could very well start tomorrow.)
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Top Fall 2017 Runway Trends
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Inventive Power Suiting
More often than not, Fall 2017's power dressing trend took the form of outsize blazers and well-tailored pants. The best suits weren't courtroom-ready, though. Jacquemus' had a sculptural feel, Ports 1961's featured stylish cut-outs, Mary Katrantzou's were works of art. Skirt suits took second place in the reimagined corporate dressing category. (For proof, look to the runways of Max Mara, Aigner and Jil Sander.)
Image: Celine Fall 2017
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Inventive Power Suiting
Jacquemus Fall 2017
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Inventive Power Suiting
Mary Katrantzou Fall 2017
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Inventive Power Suiting
Ports 1961 Fall 2017
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Inventive Power Suiting
Paco Rabanne Fall 2017
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Glittery Boots
Silver was everywhere. Tinfoil looks stole the show at Balenciaga, Prabal Gurung, Lacoste, Proenza Schouler, Sies Marjan, Sally LaPointe, Michael Kors, Ulla Johnson, Genny, Dolce & Gabbana and more. Special attention must be paid to the glitter action that took place south of models' knees, however. You know a trend is about to blow up when Rihanna wears it straight off the runway.
Image: Saint Laurent Fall 2017
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Glittery Boots
Chanel Fall 2017
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Glittery Boots
Marco De Vincenzo Fall 2017
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Glittery Boots
Isabel Marant Fall 2017
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Glittery Boots
Missoni Fall 2017
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Canadian Tuxedos
This fall, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Raf Simons, Stella McCartney and more dare you to don a Canadian tux. Per Chiuri, top your Americana-inspired ensemble with a rebellious black leather beret. (Christian Dior's came from milliner Stephen Jones.)
Image: Christian Dior Fall 2017
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Canadian Tuxedos
A.P.C. Fall 2017
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Canadian Tuxedos
Calvin Klein Fall 2017
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Canadian Tuxedos
Stella McCartney Fall 2017
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Canadian Tuxedos
Paul & Joe Fall 2017
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Patchwork
As far as textiles go, velvet once again dominated the catwalks. Rather than harp on about that now-ubiquitous trend, allow us to direct your attention to a promising up-and-comer: patchwork. For Fall 2017, fashion's love of all things DIY and streetwear manifested itself in luxe, puzzled-together pieces. Patchwork walked the runways of Loewe, Sonia Rykiel and more.
Image: Loewe Fall 2017
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Patchwork
Acne Studios Fall 2017
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Patchwork
Fenty x Puma Fall 2017
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Patchwork
Public School Fall 2017
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Patchwork
Junya Watanabe Fall 2017
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Corduroy
Corduroy, velvet's ribbed, more office-apropos cousin, is making a comeback. For Fall 2017, designers showed the luxe fabric in traditionalist forms (outerwear, pants), but who knows where Spring 2018 will take us.
Image: Ermanno Scervino Fall 2017
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Corduroy
Claudia Li Fall 2017
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Corduroy
Lemaire Fall 2017
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Corduroy
Marc Jacobs Fall 2017
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Corduroy
Prada Fall 2017
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Shearling
Colorful, teddy bear-like furs are in. As are all manner of trenches (pink, metallic, plasticized, deconstructed). For those looking for outerwear that's a bit more, well, wearable, there's shearling. Cozy, 70s-inspired coats were all over the runways of New York, Paris, Milan and London. We're partial to Sonia Rykiel's texture-savvy styling methods.
Image: Sonia Rykiel Fall 2017
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Shearling
Balmain Fall 2017
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Shearling
Coach 1941 Fall 2017
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Shearling
Saint Laurent Fall 2017
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Shearling
Louis Vuitton Fall 2017
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Power Red
For Fall 2017, the message was simple: whether you're running errands, heading to the office or attending a black tie gala, rep International Women's Day's official color whenever humanely possible.
Image: Jil Sander Fall 2017
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Power Red
MSGM Fall 2017
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Power Red
Roksanda Fall 2017
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Power Red
The Row Fall 2017
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Power Red
Y/Project Fall 2017
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Plaid
Too often, plaid gets pigeonholed into a theme (Christmas, punk, prep, 90s grunge, Scottish fling). For Fall 2017, designers from Anna Sui to Alessandro Michele made plaid feel fresh, new and above all, neutral.
Image: Anna Sui Fall 2017
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Plaid
Gucci Fall 2017
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Plaid
Hermes Fall 2017
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Plaid
Missoni Fall 2017
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Plaid
Tory Burch Fall 2017
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Scarves That Could Be Blankets
The hygge movement made its mark on the Fall 2017 runways. Scarves that could double as bedspreads came slung over shoulders, across arms, nestled around necks. Some were quilted, some wool, some fuzzy. On a related note, duvets and pelts took on pant (Eckhaus Latta) and skirt (Marni) form. Things are getting very weird (but very cozy).
Image: Celine Fall 2017
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Scarves That Could Be Blankets
Byblos Fall 2017
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Scarves That Could Be Blankets
Chanel Fall 2017
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Scarves That Could Be Blankets
Dennis Basso Fall 2017
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Scarves That Could Be Blankets
Dries Van Noten Fall 2017
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(Accented) Sheer Dresses
Those too modest to try out the naked dress trend, meet the nearly naked dress trend. A strategically placed dove here, a semi-opaque panel there and voilà, you've got a daring yet Instagram-friendly(ish) outfit. We're fans of the tulle-dress-over-pants look (two trends are better than one).
Image: Off-White Fall 2017
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(Accented) Sheer Dresses
Lanvin Fall 2017
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(Accented) Sheer Dresses
Alexander McQueen Fall 2017
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(Accented) Sheer Dresses
Simone Rocha Fall 2017
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(Accented) Sheer Dresses
Versace Fall 2017
