Fashion famously works in cycles; what goes in must come out, and vice versa. And no matter how much we still love the color-blocking trend or the all-white look, summer is soon to be over.
And if you think fall is just about layers and warmth, take a look at 2011 fall trend recap below.
The new collections came in happy hues and the-bolder-the-better brights, some new takes on old favorites that'll have you looking at your wardrobe in a whole new way.
Brightly Coloured Pants
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| Yigal Azrouel, Karen Walker, Prabal Gurung, 3.1 Philip Lim |
Whether they were cropped, flared, tapered, or high-waisted, the hottest shapes of the season also came in super-saturated hues, perfectly for punching up the clean silhouettes for fall.
Leather Skirts
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| Rachel Comey, Tommy Hilfiger, Vena Cava, Marc Jacobs |
Designers found a new way to wear the leather skirt, and paired it with casual-chic tops like heather-gray button-ups and sweatshirt-like sweaters.
Tuxido Dressing
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Rag & Bone, Thakoon, Band of Outsiders, Chris Benz |
The white shirt, black bottom, and black neckpiece never looked so femme-fatale as on the fall '11 runways.
Graphic Tartans
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Rag & Bone, Thakoon, Band of Outsiders, Chris Benz |
Plaids and tartans went big and bold this fall, with designers finding more inspiration from in-your-face rustic weaves than the understated checks of seasons past.
High Slits
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| Jenni Kayne, Preen, Altuzara, Jeremy Laing |
Dresses may have veered more on the conservative side, but a healthy dose of sexiness was still preserved with hip-grazing slits.
The Great Length
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| BCBG Maxazria, Proenza Schouler, Narciso Rodriguez, Marc by Marc Jacobs |
Hemlines were still long this season, but we're finding more and more to love from the mid-calf lengths than ever before. In cool metallics, graphic mixed prints, and with menswear tailoring, these full-coverage skirts got a whole lot more sexy.
