Strong silhouettes, tough luxe and a return to ‘80s opulence have all hit the runways at break-neck speed; but the question remains: which ones are worthy of your wardrobe? Here we dissect the best -- and worst -- of the season.
Mad men
The menswear inspired trend is still going strong with blazers, trousers and oxfords continuing into fall — but remember, the key word here is inspired. If you’re raiding your boyfriend’s closet (or worse, your dad’s) for wardrobe ideas, you’re missing the point. Fit and fashion go hand-in-hand — wearing an over-sized pinstripe suit is less Mad Men, more Mad Hatter. (Pictured above: Vivienne Westwood and Yves Saint Laurent)
High times
The joy of pulling on a pair of sexy, leather boots is another pleasure reserved exclusively for the fall season, and this year the big question is not so much how low can you go, but how high? Thigh high boots are all the rage for fall, but while models at the Louis Vuitton and Rodarte shows stomped down the runways in fantastic, almost impossibly high boots, those of us in the real world had better stick to thigh-highs that come to just above the knee. (Pictured above: Rodarte and Louis Vuitton)
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