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 (opens in new tab), we’ve tuned into the fall 2021 collections—the third official (and possibly the last) fashion week (opens in new tab), set in the virtual world—to pore over the trends for fashion's favorite season. (opens in new tab) 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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Molly Goddard Striped Sweater Vest
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Molly Goddard Striped 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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La Fetiche Fair-Isle Sleeveless Sweater
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La Fetiche Fair-Isle Sleeveless Sweater

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Reformation Collared Sweater Vest
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Reformation Collared Sweater Vest

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ZARA Soft Feel Sweater Vest
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ZARA Soft Feel Sweater Vest

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Winston Cable-Knit Sweater Vest
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Winston Cable-Knit 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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MARQUES' ALMEIDA Patchwork Denim Jacket
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MARQUES' ALMEIDA Patchwork Denim Jacket

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STILL HERE Striped Denim Shorts
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STILL HERE Striped Denim Shorts

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NILI LOTAN Blake Denim Jacket
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NILI LOTAN Blake Denim Jacket

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

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MM6 MAISON MARGIELA Distressed Denim Skirt
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MM6 MAISON MARGIELA Distressed Denim Skirt

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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 (opens in new tab) as evening attire at Nanushka, and found a home on blush-toned baby doll dresses (opens in new tab) 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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Sandro Paris Wool Twinset Cardigan
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Sandro Paris Wool Twinset Cardigan

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SELF-PORTRAIT Lace-Trimmed Maxi Dress
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SELF-PORTRAIT Lace-Trimmed Maxi Dress

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MARA HOFFMAN + NET SUSTAIN Moon Top
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MARA HOFFMAN + NET SUSTAIN Moon Top

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FRANKIE SHOP Organic Poplin Shirt
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FRANKIE SHOP Organic Poplin Shirt

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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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Love Shack Fancy Lace Mini A-Line Dress
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Love Shack Fancy Lace Mini A-Line Dress

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

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WAIMARI Almare Recycled Lace and Cotton Midi Dress
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WAIMARI Almare Recycled Lace and Cotton Midi Dress

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Big Knit Energy
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Big Knit Energy

Dramatic knits (opens in new tab) 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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Wol Hide Handknit Cloud Pullover
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Wol Hide Handknit Cloud Pullover

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ZARA Cable Knit Sweater
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ZARA Cable Knit Sweater

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Lou Lou Studio Popcorn Sweater
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Lou Lou Studio Popcorn Sweater

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Sportmax Ode Cable-Knit Cardigan
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Sportmax Ode Cable-Knit Cardigan

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Nadaam Open Cable Wool-Cashmere Crewneck Pullover
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Nadaam Open Cable Wool-Cashmere Crewneck Pullover

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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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Sandro Paris Fringe-Trim T-shirt
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Sandro Paris Fringe-Trim T-shirt

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ZARA Houndstooth Shirt Jacket
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ZARA Houndstooth Shirt Jacket

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Etro Striped Midi Skirt
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Etro Striped Midi Skirt

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

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Alice & Olivia Fringe Off-The-Shoulder Pull-Over
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Alice & Olivia Fringe Off-The-Shoulder Pull-Over

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

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Just Bee Queen Charlie Fringed Mini Skirt
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Just Bee Queen Charlie Fringed Mini Skirt

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Jonathan Simkhai Josephine Knotted Turtleneck Top
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Jonathan Simkhai Josephine Knotted Turtleneck Top

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Miami Vice
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Miami Vice

Some of fall's fashion codes  (opens in new tab)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 (opens in new tab) 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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Rowing Blazers Colorblock Windbreaker
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Rowing Blazers Colorblock Windbreaker

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Generation Love Millie Vegan Leather Blazer
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Generation Love Millie Vegan Leather Blazer

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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 (opens in new tab) 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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Sem Sem Sequin Pants
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Sem Sem Sequin Pants

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Maje Sequin Striped Knitted Sweater
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Maje Sequin Striped Knitted Sweater

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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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ROTATE BIRGER CHRISTENSEN Sequined Midi Dress
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ROTATE BIRGER CHRISTENSEN Sequined Midi 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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GANNI Linen Canvas Coat
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GANNI Linen Canvas Coat

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