The Top Fall 2021 Trends to Know and Buy

You'll fall head over heels.

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Sara Holzman
By Sara Holzman
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Rebounding from a year full of loungewear, we’ve tuned into the fall 2021 collections—the third official (and possibly the last) fashion week, set in the virtual world—to pore over the trends for fashion's favorite season. Some of the usual suspects are back (we're looking at you, denim), but fierce leopard coats, luxe laces, and sultry blush tones are just some of the fall trends you can start getting amped up about right now.

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Vested Interest
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Vested Interest

This preppy classic has peppered the runways in seasons past—but this year, sweater vests are casting an even wider net. There were deconstructed versions at 3.1 Phillip Lim (shown left), layering MVPs at Staud, and perfectly oversized iterations at Apiece Apart.

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Staud
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Staud

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Apiece Apart
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Apiece Apart

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H&M Melange Sweater Vest
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H&M Melange Sweater Vest

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Rowing Blazers Warm & Wonderful x Rowing Blazers Sheep Sweater Vest
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Rowing Blazers Warm & Wonderful x Rowing Blazers Sheep Sweater Vest

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ZARA Soft Feel Sweater Vest
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ZARA Soft Feel Sweater Vest

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Denim Darlings
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Denim Darlings

This season, designers are styling their denim pieces from head to toe. A full Canadian tuxedo, boot included, walked the runways at Victoria Beckham (shown left), while Alberta Ferretti opted for a relaxed denim 'fit in a worn blue jean hue.

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Alberta Ferretti
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Alberta Ferretti

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Dirty Pineapple
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Dirty Pineapple

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A GOLDE Criss-Cross Upsized Jeans
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A GOLDE Criss-Cross Upsized Jeans

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Made You Blush
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Made You Blush

Pretty pink hues took over soft satin separates at Fendi (shown left), adorned puffers as evening attire at Nanushka, and found a home on blush-toned baby doll dresses at Self Portrait.

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Nanushka
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Nanushka

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Self Portrait
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Self Portrait

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More or Lace
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More or Lace

Delicate fabrics are on the mind again, bolstered by lace waist bands at Gabriela Hearst (shown left), lace button-down dresses at DSquared, and intricate head-to-toe lace silhouettes at Valentino.

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DSquared
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DSquared

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Valentino
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Valentino

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Maje Lace Skater Dress
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Maje Lace Skater Dress

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Adam Selman Sport Lace Biker Shorts
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Adam Selman Sport Lace Biker Shorts

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Jonathan Simkhai Mikaela Lace Trimmed Dress
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Jonathan Simkhai Mikaela Lace Trimmed Dress

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Big Knit Energy
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Big Knit Energy

Dramatic knits satisfied the need for a warm hug at Khaite, got the layered treatment at The Row (shown left), and juxtaposed floor-grazing trousers at JW Anderson.

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JW Anderson
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JW Anderson

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Khaite
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Khaite

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& Other Stories Oversized Alpaca Blend Turtleneck Knit Sweater
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& Other Stories Oversized Alpaca Blend Turtleneck Knit Sweater

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ZARA Cable Knit Sweater
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ZARA Cable Knit Sweater

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H&M Collared Rib-knit Sweater
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H&M Collared Rib-knit Sweater

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Fringe Benefits
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Fringe Benefits

Fringe lovers can rejoice in yet another season of hemlines and embroideries. Fringe-flecked diamonds covered leather coats at Nanushka (shown left), balanced out sleeves at Proenza Schouler, and made their mark on sweater dresses at Salvatore Ferragamo.

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Proenza Schouler
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Proenza Schouler

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Salvatore Ferragamo
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Salvatore Ferragamo

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ZARA Houndstooth Shirt Jacket
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ZARA Houndstooth Shirt Jacket

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Dion Lee Strapless Tassel-Trim Top
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Dion Lee Strapless Tassel-Trim Top

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Johanna Ortiz Pima Cotton Jacquard Skirt
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Johanna Ortiz Pima Cotton Jacquard Skirt

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Miami Vice
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Miami Vice

Some of fall's fashion codes are–in one word—fun. Whimsical flamingo motifs spread their wings over ruched mini dresses at Moschino (shown left), oversized shoulders sauntered down the catwalk at Dolce & Gabbana, and '80s-inspired sportswear pieces lit up the runways at Armani.

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Dolce & Gabbana
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Dolce & Gabbana

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Emporio Armani
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Emporio Armani

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Isabel Marant Jasmine Georgette Mini Dress
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Isabel Marant Jasmine Georgette Mini Dress

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CHRISTOPHER JOHN ROGERS Color-Block Ribbed-Neck Sweater
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CHRISTOPHER JOHN ROGERS Color-Block Ribbed-Neck Sweater

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Everyday Opulence
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Everyday Opulence

Shimmering sequin coats reigned king at Prada's runway (shown left). At Valentino, oversized sequin sweaters juxtaposed flared mini skirts. At Imitation of Christ, sparkly crop tops felt celebratory, yet wearable.

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Valentino
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Valentino

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Imitation of Christ
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Imitation of Christ

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Zara Sequin Midi Dress
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Zara Sequin Midi Dress

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Zara Floral Sequin Dress
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Zara Floral Sequin Dress

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Spotted: Leopard Coats
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Spotted: Leopard Coats

There's no shortage of wild outerwear pieces on the "cat" walk. The statement coat was styled grunge-esque at R13 (shown left), complemented a full feline ensemble at No.21, and looked utterly polished, when belted, at Etro.

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No. 21
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No. 21

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R13 Hunting Leopard Print Shearling-Lined Jacket
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R13 Hunting Leopard Print Shearling-Lined Jacket