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The Top Fall 2020 Trends to Know and Buy

Name: Sequined Stretch Jersey Dress
Brand: MICHAEL Michael Kors
Price: 49.50 USD

Straight from the runways.

By Sara Holzman

Oct 22, 2020

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Ordinarily, there's a gradual return to normalcy in the days that follow a chaotic, jam-packed fashion month in New York, London, Paris, and Milan. After catching up on sleep, editors return to the workplace to dissect the trends and map out coverage for the fall season. Of course, this season was a bit different. With stay-at-home orders issued on the tail end of the Paris collections, there was no embrace of colleagues returning from their whirlwind time abroad. Instead, we reflected on the fall 2020 trends via Zoom. In our respective homes, we discussed our favorite collections, the pieces worth investing in, and the essential items to have for the colder months ahead. Here's what we came up with.

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Heavy Metal

This fall, metallics offer a spirited new way to illuminate the season's cozy knits and knee-high leather boots, with suitable options for both work and play. Understated shimmering pinstripes covered blazers at Versace, while high-shine silver button-downs kept their cool at Brunello Cucinelli.

Runway: Brunello Cucinelli

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Sequined Stretch Jersey Dress

MICHAEL Michael Kors net-a-porter.com

$165.00

$49.50 (70% off)

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Silk Blend Camisole

Cami NYC net-a-porter.com

$195.00

$39.00 (80% off)

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Metallic Dress

ZARA zara.com

$119.00

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Metallic Miniskirt

Isabel Marant mytheresa.com

$685.00

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Metallic Tie-Neck Top

Rachel Comey saksfifthavenue.com

$135.00

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Metallic Blazer

Each X Other saksfifthavenue.com

$463.99

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3-Piece Metallic Face Mask Set

Heroine Sport saksfifthavenue.com

$36.00

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Metallic Flounce Mini Skirt

LoveShackFancy saksfifthavenue.com

$325.00

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Prep School Prefect

The schoolgirl staple, derived from the tartan patterns of western Scotland, arrived on the runways in bright and muted checks alike. Shrunken argyle cardigans and catsuits walked at Miu Miu, V-neck argyle knits were paired with headscarves at Dior, and cheeky argyle cut-outs adorned jumpers at Victoria Beckham.

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Argyle Wool-Blend Top

Maje net-a-porter.com

$265.00

$132.50 (50% off)

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Argyle Mini Skirt

Maje net-a-porter.com

$295.00

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Romme Argyle Cashmere Sweater

Khaite net-a-porter.com

$828.00

$690.00 (17% off)

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Argyle Skirt

Gucci farfetch.com

$2,200.00

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Blue Cardigan Argyle Pattern

SLLSKY amazon.com

$23.99

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Argyle Midi-Skirt

Balmain matchesfashion.com

$1,895.00

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Sweater Vest

ZARA zara.com

$49.90

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Patchwork Perfection

A fixation on folkloric patchwork patterns reigned supreme at Marni (left), while feminine-forward patchwork and embroidered pieces peppered the runways at Tory Burch. Antique patchwork fabrics were an inspiration for the quilt-like creations on display at Alexander McQueen.

Patchwork Denim Jacket

Wild Fable Target

$29.75

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asymmetric patchwork skirt

Michael Michael Kors farfetch.com

$254.00

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Le Midi Patchwork Denim Skirt

FRAME nordstrom.com

$275.00

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Patchwork Flannel Shirt

MUNTHE net-a-porter.com

$280.00

$196.00 (30% off)

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Floral Print Midi Dress

Ulla Johnson net-a-porter.com

$575.00

$230.00 (60% off)

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Patchwork Top

Bode matchesfashion.com

$528.00

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Caped Crusader

This season, there was a full commitment to wearing a cape as a coat. Michael Kors' heritage plaid versions were fit for a Cotswold escape. Oscar de la Renta's button-embellished capes were a perfect overlay to tailored knee-length dresses, and Isabel Marant's bohemian capes were dramatically oversized, styled with a belt at the waist.

Runway: Valentino