In short
Fall 2025 shopping guide covering runway-driven trends and what to buy now—faux fur/upcycled fur, feminine “ladylike” codes (slip dresses, satin, bows, bullet bras), English countryside/preppy (plaid, riding boots, Fair Isle), sculpted volume/hourglass silhouettes (peplum, peplum jackets), moody lace/sheers/Victorian romance, outerwear and layering keywords, plus color (bright red/cobalt/orange/purple; burgundy/mahogany/chocolate), accessories (stacked/chain/sash belts, pearl necklaces, lockets, silver micro-bags), shoes (pumps with twists, Mary Janes, loafers, animal prints), and outfit formulas.
Guests
Bobby Shessler (host; shopping director). Kristen Nichols (associate director of special projects). Audrey Huey (associate shopping editor; first-time guest).
Key claims/examples
Faux fur seen at Altazara, Prada (faux fur collars), Miu Miu (stoles). Femininity: Prada/Miu Miu/Givenchy/Schiaparelli/Fendi; Dua Lipa wore Miu Miu satin bullet bra (British Vogue). Sculpted shapes: peplum/hourglass from Libero, Loewe, Helsa. Moodiness: medieval weirdcore/bardcore; sheer black skirt + tights + turtleneck; vintage leather search terms on eBay. Faux fur shopping: Fendi; upcycling specialist Neurija; Shrimps “Billy Coat”; Prada/Blue Marine/Connor Ives. Outerwear: Norhormor, car coats, trench coats, funnel neck jackets, ponchos. Color styling: use accessories/tights; Brooke Callahan for brights; The Row/Celine for subtle color layering.
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Chapters
Tap a time to open that second in VOFall-Winter Trends from Fashion Week
1:12 to 5:28
Overview of key trends from the fall-winter runways, including faux fur and femininity.
“Well, this is a great first time because, yes, it's September and we're not like quite in fall yet, but it's the perfect time to start prepping those fall wardrobes.”
Embracing Feminine Styles and Trends
5:28 to 7:45
Discussion on how feminine styles are trickling into the market, including specific items and designers.
“And then preppy style was all over the runways too.”
Incorporating Moodier Looks into Fall Wardrobes
7:45 to 12:33
Advice on how to adopt moodier fashion aesthetics and where to shop for them.
“Audrey, what about certain brands or designers that you're going to be leaning towards this fall for this trend?”
Outerwear Trends: From Faux Fur to Suede
12:33 to 14:00
Exploration of outerwear trends for the season, including suede and barn jackets.
“Kristen, you mentioned first, the resurgence of faux fur and that's coats or furry stoles, fur collars, bag charms, you know, the list kind of goes on.”
Outerwear Trends for Fall 2025
14:00 to 17:54
Explore the latest outerwear styles, including faux fur and suede jackets.
“So I think that's one of the ways that I'm going to incorporate the faux fur into my wardrobe personally this season.”
Color Trends for the Season
17:54 to 20:40
Learn about the vibrant colors trending this fall and styling tips.
“I feel like this season in particular, we saw so many vivid, saturated shades on the runways, a move away from obviously like blacks and grays, although obviously still classic and relevant.”
Accessorizing for Fall
20:40 to 21:55
Discover the essential accessories and how to style them this season.
“And just an easy way to kind of dip your toe into the color look without doing like a full, you know, colorful ensemble.”
Shoe Styles to Watch
21:55 to 28:01
Review the must-have shoe trends for the fall season, from classic to trendy.
“Let's switch gears again and talk about accessories.”
Outfit Formulas for the Office
28:01 to 29:11
Explore ideas for office outfit combinations and favorite brands.
“Let's talk about outfit formulas and where you can find some of the pieces to create them.”
Dinner and Night Out Looks
29:11 to 30:55
Discuss outfit choices for dinner and evening outings.
“I'm very into all of the A-line midi skirts.”
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Fall Wishlist Items
30:55 to 33:15
Highlight key fashion items on the hosts' wishlist for the fall.
“little bit more elegant and sophisticated than the v-necks of the aughts perhaps.”
Unique Fashion Confessions
33:15 to 35:15
Sharing surprising fashion preferences and upcoming purchases.
“Speaking of Kalmeier, I feel like, and we talked about this a little bit too, but that brand has also like fantastic check or plaid shirts.”
Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:10Bobby Schuessler:Welcome to the Who It Wear podcast, your direct line to the designers, stylists, beauty experts, editors, and tastemakers who are shaping the ever-evolving world of fashion. I'm Who It Wears shopping director, Bobby Shessler, and today I'm joined by our associate director of special projects, Kristen Nichols, and associate shopping editor, Audrey Huey, to talk all things fall shopping. We're getting into the trends we saw on the fall-winter runways this past spring and where to shop them, from faux fur coats to funnel neck jackets. We also discuss the chicest ways to style your outerwear as the weather cools down and what keywords to search when you're looking for new hero pieces.
0:49Bobby Schuessler:Plus, we're talking about how to style moodier colors, our favorite accessories for fall, and so much more. Consider this your fall shopping guide as you prepare your wardrobe for the change in seasons. It's all coming up on Who What Wear.
1:11Bobby Schuessler:Hi, Kristen and Audrey. Welcome to the pod. Audrey, this is your first time.
1:16Audry Hiaoui:Yes, my first time. I'm really excited.
1:19Bobby Schuessler:Welcome. Well, this is a great first time because, yes, it's September and we're not like quite in fall yet, but it's the perfect time to start prepping those fall wardrobes. And I know you are a shopping expert as well as Kristen. So I want to know all of your shopping tips, everything we need to know about fall trends, everything that our listeners need to prep their wardrobes for fall. Okay, so Kristen, can you, just to start off, give us a little overview of the trends that we saw on the fall-winter runways this past spring. It's funny because I had to really think back. It feels like so long ago, yet they haven't even really arrived yet.
1:56So I was reminiscing on kind of what we saw at Fashion Month, and there were so many great trends. I think one of the most talked about trends on the runways was this resurgence of faux fur and upcycled fur. We saw these really plush outerwear pieces at Altazara right off the bat at New York Fashion Week. And then Milan Fashion Week, there were these really incredible coats at Prada that had these beautiful faux fur collars. And then Misha continued that at Miu Miu with these stoles. And so we just saw like these furry elements in almost every iteration, whether it was like the full coat or an accessory.
2:40So I think that that will be a really key trend for fall. And it's actually kind of a surprising one because we haven't seen that sense of like furry and faux fur on the runways in quite some time. So it was kind of shocking, but made a big impact. And then I think another one of the biggest trends was this kind of focus on really feminine fashion codes. So to bring it back to Misha again, Misha Prada's show notes at Prada, she posed the question, what does femininity mean today? And so I think that was on the mind of a lot of designers and they were reinterpreting how women are dressing today and maybe how women dressed in the past and kind of bringing those together.
3:23So we saw these almost nostalgic nods to femininity. There were lots of slip dresses, bullet bras, car coats, voluminous bows, a lot of satin. And the brands that really showcase this in the strongest sense were Prada, Schiaparelli, Fendi, Miu Miu and Givenchy, just to name a few. But I think that'll make a big impact on how people will be getting dressed this fall. Another trend I loved is this kind of sense of English countryside style. I noticed this at Burberry, where Daniel Lee really hit his stride on the runway. I think it was his strongest collection to date. And he really leaned into the heritage of Burberry and did it so well.
4:09But it wasn't just at Burberry that we saw this kind of like part equestrian, part rugged sophistication of the countryside. We also saw plaid shirts at TWP, riding boots at Max Mara, Fair Isle sweaters at Altazara. So it's like this countryside escape through fashion. You know, even at Copenhagen Fashion Week, we saw so many plaid shirts. I think that that will be a key piece to invest in to kind of test out the waters of this trend. And then the last one I have is not really a trend, but it's more of a theme we saw at Fashion Week, which was designers really kind of digging back into the archives to kind of figure out what makes their brands distinct, reinterpret that.
4:55Today, it's been the year that there have been so many shifts at designer houses. I think the last time I counted, it was upwards of a dozen, probably more. And I think with all the big shifts happening with creative directors, brands are trying to find their voice and how to interpret the distinct voice of those brands today and distill those points of view within the house codes. And I think that the designers who are able to do that most successfully will really kind of like pave the way and where fashion is headed this year. so very interested to see how that continues to unfold at fashion month next season so excited
5:34Bobby Schuessler:okay audrey any favorites from what kristin just mentioned or in general for you i mean i feel like
5:39Audry Hiaoui:faux fur definitely was a big one i feel like i wasn't expecting to love it this much but i think as someone who usually is wearing like a black wool coat obviously very classic still very necessary for fall i'm excited to kind of switch up and like choose something a little bit more playful and have that in the rotation too. And then preppy style was all over the runways too. And I feel like that's always a little bit of my personal style anyways, but I'm excited to be seeing like the polo dresses and polo shirts and things like that coming back too.
6:10Bobby Schuessler:I just put in an order for a polo shirt. Same. What? It's so funny. So good. We can be twins. Okay. So I want to jump back to the trend you mentioned, femininity. We saw throughout the collections, you know, brooches and delicate floral patterns, curve, voluminous shapes. Are we starting to see this trend trickle into the market already, you know, early September? What are you seeing? Yeah. So I think we've definitely seen this since last year, actually. I think we've seen the rise of satin and lace slip skirt, and that's starting to evolve into other iterations, of course, like the Doan shorts, where the shorts you couldn't get in your cart, even if you wanted to, because they sold out practically immediately, even after they restocked recently.
6:54And then I think for fall, we'll see more like slip dresses. The Phoebe Philo dress is kind of the one every fashion girl wants in their closet, but there are so many other versions. So I think that that will continue to be big for fall. And I think a lot of the other elements of femininity will be big as well, but I don't see them in the fashion space quite yet. I think we're seeing early signs of it. For example, the satin bullet bra is like maybe not the most wearable, but it already popped up in some editorial shoots. Dua Lipo was wearing the Miu Miu one on the cover of British Vogue. So interested to see how that'll play out.
7:33I think it has street style written all over it, whether you tap into like the more editorial bullet bra or maybe just like a satin bra layered underneath something. I think we'll see that a lot this season. Totally.
7:45Bobby Schuessler:Audrey, what about certain brands or designers that you're going to be leaning towards this fall for this trend?
7:52Audry Hiaoui:Yeah, I mean, I feel like Prada, Miu Miu and Sandy Liang were like the big three in my mind for a lot of these trends. Sandy Liang, the delicate florals was so much a part of the fall winter runway and oversized pearl necklaces as well as satin. So I think that that's a great designer to look to. And I feel like in terms of kind of embracing like the darker side of it, Dallara pulls in femininity and did in the most recent collection in a really unique kind of like vampier leaning way for fall.
8:23Bobby Schuessler:Love it. Okay, I want to talk about the volume curve sculptural shapes. It's one of my favorite trends for fall. How are we seeing it with, you know, jackets, tops, gowns? And where should we be looking to get one of these pieces this fall? Obviously, you can go the more like editorial approach and have a very dramatic silhouette, but I think it's actually a very easy thing to wear in real life. And I really predict we'll have resurgence of a lot of peplum jackets, tops, hourglass silhouettes this fall. and I think we're already seeing a lot from like Libero kind of has them season after season so I think it's a great brand to look for that's perfected that silhouette and already has that like cult following but there's always a new version each season.
9:08Loewe has a lot of beautiful jackets and then also Hosk's brand Helsa has a bunch of cool pieces. She has like a strapless top with you know kind of hourglass shaped waist. I saw her wearing it dropping her daughter off to her first day of school and it was just so cute.
9:26Bobby Schuessler:Love it. So chic. I know I feel like it can seem intimidating when we're talking about it, but like you just said, like dropping off at school, like it can be wearable. So what are some of your styling tips to make these pieces super wearable? I think it's really about emphasizing the shape of the topper jacket and keeping what you're wearing outside of that simple. So really just adding like a straight leg jean, a cigarette pant or a pencil skirt, kind of those straight lines just allows that peplum or hourglass silhouette of the top to kind of stand out on its own. So we saw a lot of these moodier looks also, you know, black lace, sheer chiffon, leather, Victorian ruffles.
10:06Bobby Schuessler:Where do you think this aesthetic shift is coming from? Just speaking to lace overall, I think it's really connected to that feminine ladylike aesthetic that we were speaking about. I think lace inherently feels like it's part of a woman's wardrobe. And we really saw so many interpretations of lace on the runways, whether it was this kind of like 80 power suiting at St. Laurent, or there were these very bohemian ruffled dresses at Chloe. And then at Ferragamo, it was like sheer and elegant, and then had this sense of Victorian romance at Ralph Lauren. So I think it was kind of like a choose your own adventure when it came to Lace where we just saw it like in abundance in a way that we haven't seen in so long.
10:52But I'll let Audrey speak to the moodiness a little bit more.
10:55Audry Hiaoui:Yeah. I mean, I also think that part of it is more and more brands shifting towards, you know, being more sustainable, sourcing a lot of dead stock and vintage materials and upcycling pieces. So one of the shows that I saw it at was Zoe Gustavia Anna Wallen's fall winter collection. I think it really embodied a lot of those aesthetics. We also kind of over the past year saw a shift towards this idea of like medieval dressing, which was still on the fall winter runways. I always think of Lily Rose Depp's Nosferatu press tour looks when I think of that kind of style. And it was also big on TikTok kind of being referred to as like medieval weirdcore or bardcore.
11:38Audry Hiaoui:I think that that's part of where
11:39Bobby Schuessler:it stems from at least. If this isn't part of your normal style, but you want to, you know, play into this moody look, where should you shop or where should you kind of like test it out first?
11:49Audry Hiaoui:One of the things that I think in this style really stood out to me is the sheer pieces. One of the easiest ways is like getting a sheer black skirt. And for fall, you can sort of pair that with like a black sheer tight and then a turtleneck on top. I also think that you can do a lot of things with vintage leather pieces. So for jackets, I love shopping them on eBay. And some of the search terms that I use are like Wilson's leather or Colebrook & Co., Jones, New York, or just searching for like 90s zip front tie leather jacket. So I think that leather and sheer skirts are two really fun ways to kind of engage with those trends.
12:29Bobby Schuessler:That is a pro shopping tip, giving us the search terms even. Kristen, you mentioned first, the resurgence of faux fur and that's coats or furry stoles, fur collars, bag charms, you know, the list kind of goes on. If you are shopping for a faux fur piece, where would you recommend? Like where should we look for, you know, upcycled vintage fur? A vintage piece or an upcycled piece, it's really repurposing something that already exists rather than adding something new into the fashion ecosystem. And I think a smart strategy is to look for brands that have a history as experts. I think Fendi is one of the biggest brands to keep in mind.
13:11And then more and more, there's these newer brands that are really like specialists in upcycling. I may be pronouncing this incorrectly, but there's a brand called Neurija and they have the most beautiful upcycled options. And the styling on the website is impeccable. The pieces look beautiful. I have yet to see them in person. Those are two places I would start. Great.
13:35Bobby Schuessler:What about you, Audrey?
13:36Audry Hiaoui:I love the brand Shrimps. It's a London-based designer, and they're specifically known for their luxury, cruelty-free outerwear. So I feel like that's a great place to start. They have a really cute coat called the Billy Coat. And then, I mean, we saw it on a lot of runways. I feel like Prada, Blue Marine, Connor Ives were some of my favorites that I would love to buy from. And then again, with the keywords on eBay, I feel like searching Penny Lane coat. I love a Penny Lane coat. So I think that's one of the ways that I'm going to incorporate the faux fur into my wardrobe personally this season.
14:09Bobby Schuessler:Love. Okay. Let's continue on the outerwear train. Last season, and they're still obviously still popular and I know will be this season. We saw the barn jacket completely take off. What are some other singular styles that we think will be top this season, Kristen? So outside of upcycled info for outerwear, as we discussed, I'm still very into suede. I think suede we saw a lot a year ago and specifically with the barn jacket, as you mentioned. But I think we're starting to see kind of like newer suede jacket silhouettes appear. I really love the bomber styles. A brand called Norhamor is a brand I always look to for their outerwear.
14:47they kind of always hit on the biggest trends of the season and they have a really beautiful style in their collection. And then I've been seeing a lot more western-y fringe suede jackets as well. Ralph Lauren obviously has the most classic versions, but I think that's another way we'll be seeing suede jackets play out for fall.
15:09Bobby Schuessler:Amazing. Audrey, what about you? Any favorite jacket styles?
15:13Audry Hiaoui:Yeah. I mean, single-breasted trench coats I love. I don't know how I don't have one already. Car coats as well. I think that the drapey oversized wool coats that I mentioned will be really big too. Funnel neck jackets would be fun too. I feel like that's a little bit of a sportier look, but I really have been loving those. And I know it's not a jacket, but sort of another layer to bring in. Ponchos were so big this summer and I think it's just going to be even bigger going into fall. So I definitely want one of those as well. Yeah.
15:49Bobby Schuessler:I'm like very into a funnel neck jacket. I think that's my number one. Vince has one coming out that's like a leather funnel neck jacket that's like oversized and burgundy. And I like cannot stop thinking about it. I'm also like a huge jacket person. So like for me, Vince, I love a Nina Bing's jacket. I'm looking in my closet right now. Like Ducey London, Banana Republic, Madewell, Coach. These are some of my outerwear staples. Audrey, what are some of your other favorite outerwear brands?
16:18Audry Hiaoui:Yeah. I mean, I think that Rue Sophie has been top tier for me. I'm loving their outerwear collection. Barber is always really great. The Frankie Shop, APC. I really have been seeing a lot of trench coats from Wardrobe NYC that I've been eyeing. And then of course, like Massimo duty I feel like is always doing great with their outerwear selection as is Mango. And I've been seeing some great options from Uniqlo too. Amazing.
16:44Bobby Schuessler:Kristen, what about you? As I mentioned, Noor Hamor is a personal favorite. And I also love Nelly Low Tan. They especially have really great jackets. Another brand that I look to, Koss, has great outerwear. I know Audrey mentioned car coats and they have a really great single breasted car coat right now that I've had my eye on. And they also have one in a faux croc version. So I think those are great options. And then I'm actually thinking back right now to kind of like, what were my most worn pieces from last year? And I have a piece from by Melina Berger that is like a cashmere drapey kind of coat.
17:22That's how I survived New York winters and also a Kate coat. So those are a few other brands that I look to for great outerwear. Yeah.
17:30Bobby Schuessler:I need to get a Norhormor coat, I think. Maybe this is my year for that. And also, yeah, Koss has amazing everything right now. They just launched their pre-fall collection. It's fantastic. Amazing outerwear pieces and sweaters. The only trick is you have to add it to your cart quickly. I know. I have a sweater sitting in my cart from Koss right now, and I know it's going to probably be sold out in my size by the time this podcast recording is done, but let's hope not. Okay, let's switch to colors. I feel like this season in particular, we saw so many vivid, saturated shades on the runways, a move away from obviously like blacks and grays, although obviously still classic and relevant.
18:06Bobby Schuessler:Audrey, any favorite color trends of the season?
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18:09Audry Hiaoui:I mean, in terms of the bright, vivid colors, I feel like bright red, the cobalt, the orange, the purple have been unexpected choices for me as someone who usually loves to like live in all black, but I'm kind of excited to see the bright, vivid shift that we're having. But obviously I think classics like burgundy and mahogany and those rich chocolate tones are still going to be really big. We've definitely been seeing it across the board with bags and shoes. So those are a few. As far as TikTok goes, I'm very on TikTok and I keep seeing people saying that they're predicting grape is going to be big this fall.
18:46Audry Hiaoui:So I'm definitely curious to see if that'll end up happening.
18:50Bobby Schuessler:I'm into grape. Yeah. Great. What are some styling tips for incorporating some of these brighter hues into your wardrobe?
18:57Audry Hiaoui:I prefer to incorporate those kind of colors through my accessories. So I feel like I gravitate more towards shoes and bags, even a pair of tights. I feel like red tights were such a big part of my fall wardrobe last fall. And so I think bringing in some of those brighter colors with just a pair of tights, it's a very easy, accessible way to do that. Also, an LA brand called Brooke Callahan does a lot of pieces in bright, vivid colors. And so I think shopping her dresses, skirts, pants are a good way to bring that kind of bright side of things into your wardrobe too.
19:34Bobby Schuessler:Kristen, anything to add? As someone who wears a lot of neutrals, I've been feeling more inspired to add more color into my wardrobe. And I think two brands I've been looking to recently are The Row and Celine. Their collections just have this kind of like masterful use of color. And actually, they both have the same stylist. So that makes sense. Ryan Malloy. So he's just incredibly talented and really has this way of layering color that makes it fit into a more minimalist wardrobe. At the row, I feel like you could have maybe like a Kelly Green sweater and then like have another sweater layered on top.
20:14And you really only see the hint of Kelly Green or perhaps like a hint of a sock underneath a loafer and a pant. And so it's just this like very subtle nod to color. And the same tactic was used at the latest Celine show where it would be maybe like a cream sweater with the pop of a red polo underneath. And so for someone who's like still kind of like baby steps wanting to add color, I think that those ideas are so inspiring.
20:40Bobby Schuessler:Love it. Yeah. One thing I've been doing recently and want to do more for fall too, and I feel like I talked about this a lot last year, is obviously like draping, you know, the sweater over your shoulders is like a layering piece or to, you know, give your outfit a more directional look, but I'm into it like around the waist. So it's like, again, I only wear like neutrals, like a white, you know, button up and relaxed tan trousers or whatever, but then adding like a, whether it's like a burgundy or a yellow or like a Kelly green, like sweater on the waist, I feel like is cool. And just an easy way to kind of dip your toe into the color look without doing like a full, you know, colorful ensemble.
21:16Yeah, actually, speaking of that, one of my favorite runway looks that I like always look back to is a brand called Oralee. And they had this, I don't know if it was a cable knit sweater, but some kind of knit in like this very soft yellow tied at the waist. And it just adds something that's so cool and nonchalant.
21:35Audry Hiaoui:I feel like J.Crew's cashmere shop is so good for finding ways to incorporate color too, like getting a little cardigan or like a little V-neck sweater and doing that draping that you're talking about. So I feel like I highly recommend checking out their whole cashmere line.
21:49Bobby Schuessler:Yeah. J. Crew has great knits in like every color you could think of and same with Banana Republic. Okay. Let's switch gears again and talk about accessories. So bags, jewelry, sunglasses, what Kristen is trending this season? So I think unexpected belts are really going to be the accessory of the season. And it wasn't just like one way we saw them styled, which is interesting. It's just really about adding a belt and really creative ways. One of the ways that stood out most prominently were these multiple belts that were stacked together. Schiaparelli stands out as the show that like really kicked this off, but also Christopher Esber and Jill Sander.
22:33And then we also saw a lot of chain belts. Chanel always has incredible chain belts. And then we also saw these at Chloe. And then I think one of the newest belt styles we saw were these kind of like sash belts that were tied over either a jacket or a dress. And Saint Laurent and Givenchy executed this in similar ways. There was a lot of like color play happening. And I thought those were really fun and editorial yet wearable. So I think it'll be interesting to see if and how people wear those. And then the other accessory, I'm going to kind of jump ahead to spring 2026.
23:11Bobby Schuessler:Wow, we're getting fashion insider. I know, I know. But we saw Michael Ryder's debut collection for Celine in July. And it kind of gave us like a sense from all the new creative directors starting of like one direction fashion might be headed in the next year. And he really had this sense of like preppy bourgeois style. I know Audrey mentioned the kind of return of preppy. We talked about buying polos, but I think we'll also be seeing this with these printed satin scarves, which have already been a trend that we've seen. Everyone's wearing like the waist scarf this summer or tying them on their bags, but he really offered a lot of new ways to style them that were a bit more preppy, whether it was worn as almost like a shawl around the front of a blazer or tucked underneath the lapel of a blazer.
24:05There were just so many ways to style them and so many fun prints and colors. So even though it's a little further off, I think that the fashion set will be taking cues from that. They're already in everyone's closet and I think people are going to find inspiration in how to style them in new ways this fall.
24:24Bobby Schuessler:Amazing. Audrey, any favorite accessories on your end?
24:27Audry Hiaoui:Pearl necklaces, I feel like are coming back in a big way, but also I've been noticing mother of pearl details on so many things from swimsuits this summer, but I think it's going to trickle into fall. I've been seeing them on a lot of bags. I don't know. It's just a very delicate little touch that I've been appreciating. For jewelry, also lockets, which I'm excited about. I really love a little heart-shaped locket and oversized beaded necklaces. And then in terms of bag trends, one bag that I've been seeing all over Brooklyn that might be a little bit more niche is called the Clio bag by Clio Camp.
25:05Audry Hiaoui:And it's in the silver color specifically, but that's been cool to see kind of a little micro trend around Brooklyn, as well as the Ecoslada snap bag.
25:15Bobby Schuessler:Yeah, I feel like silver bags have been seen everywhere.
25:18Audry Hiaoui:Definitely.
25:19Bobby Schuessler:Okay, so let's talk about shoes. Audrey, any favorite shoe trends specifically specific shoe styles, anything, what are your favorites for fall?
25:29Audry Hiaoui:So fall shoes are my favorite. I feel like it's always a return to the classics. I like to think of it. So I mean, Mary Jane's Ballet Flats loafers. I love the Repetto Camille for a ballet flat. The G.H. Bass Whitney loafers will always be a favorite of mine, will forever be in my closet. I just feel like they're so timeless and easy to style. Gucci also has their pair of classic brown suede loafers that I love and would love a pair of. And then, I mean, I love a little Ferragamo Vara Soft Pump. I feel like those always look really cute with tights and a mini skirt and even a turtleneck as like a go-to outfit formula.
26:11Audry Hiaoui:And then a couple of brands I always find myself coming back to are Camper and Vagabond. So those are two that I'll definitely be keeping an eye out and seeing what they have coming up for fall. And then on the trendier side, I mean, animal prints are going to just keep growing. So I know we've been seeing a lot of cow print. I think we'll see snake, zebra, croc embossed textures, and in terms of colors, silver flats and cherry red and satin. Love it.
26:42Bobby Schuessler:Kristen, any favorites? So for fall, if you buy one shoe, I would recommend a pump. I think this fall we're seeing pumps though that all kind of have a little bit of a twist so it's not going to be your classic pump you're going to be adding something a little bit new and different into your closet at Prada they had these like antique leather pumps that had like a bow and they kind of almost looked worn but like of course they were cool because they're Prada and I think this will be a key kind of Colt by for fall. And then we saw satin pumps with these beautiful rosette details at St. Laurent that were really stunning.
27:21And then we've seen like the peep toe kind of come back for a while. And we're seeing them in these unexpected ways at Tory Burch. They've done them for a few seasons now. And this season, they had an asymmetric version where the peep toe wasn't in the middle, It was kind of on the side and it was a little bit of a modern twist that was an editor favorite at Fashion Week and will be a piece of everyone's wanting to get in their closet this fall.
27:50Bobby Schuessler:Love. Also, everyone, I'm fully aware that I'm saying love all the time after everything. So just don't come for me. I understand that I'm saying it. I'm aware. OK. OK. All right. Let's talk about outfit formulas and where you can find some of the pieces to create them. and maybe I'll just do like two situations. So first, an easy outfit for the office. Audrey, what is an idea that you have?
28:15Audry Hiaoui:Back to the cashmere sweaters again, also turtlenecks. I feel like that's a great base for on top. And then, you know, I feel like a knee length skirt you can't go wrong with and just a pair of boots. That's like a go-to formula for me. And I think Calvin Klein is always an amazing reference I find for office approved styles. Banana Republic is also, I feel like that's what I did for my first day of work with Hua where I just walked into Banana Republic and found the most chic little black dress. It was like a knee length boat neck style.
28:46Bobby Schuessler:I mean, everyone knows this if you follow me, but I'm a massive Banana Republic fan. The new collections are crazy. So good. I was in the Hamptons recently and shopping and I was wearing all Banana Republic and I got stopped many times and I just had like a kind of like an oversized like short sleeve knit in like white jeans, very designer vibes. Each was under a hundred dollars. Yeah. Like I got like stopped for these banana Republic finds. That's just my side note.
29:12Audry Hiaoui:Yeah. They're so good.
29:13Bobby Schuessler:They're really good. Okay. Kristen outfit formula for the office. I'm very into all of the A-line midi skirts. Totem has a really beautiful version that's like pleated. There's also one I have my eye on from, oh, it's from Libero and it's more of like a fluted silhouette. And I just love the idea of pairing that with a knit polo top and some kind of a kitten heel. I think it's such a great appropriate outfit that I can't wait to wear. Okay. What about for like dinner drink situation, like a night out? Audrey, what's your look?
29:48Audry Hiaoui:I think a faux fur jacket, so excited to wear with a little black dress. I think you just can't go wrong. I feel like I always feel comfortable being out in one. It never fails me with a pair of sheer tights and then either like a closed toe kitten heel or a knee high boot.
30:05Bobby Schuessler:Love it. Kristen? Again, going to recommend a skirt. I've been loving kind of the satin lace trim skirts and I've been wearing them all summer, but I think to transition it to fall, I would add a really beautiful cashmere knit and heels and just keep it simple. I love that. Look, I actually have a newsletter. Let me do another plug called retail therapy that comes out every month, the last Monday of every month. Actually, by the time we're recording this, the last one would have come out. But the first outfit, yes, it's exactly what you said. It's a satin skirt, lace trim skirt with like an oversized crew neck sweater, which I just love.
30:37Bobby Schuessler:I also, I'm actually very into like a V-neck sweater and tee this season. Same. We were just talking about that in Slack about how the V-neck is suddenly coming back out of nowhere, but it's kind of the higher V-neck. The higher neck. For like a t-shirt and then maybe a little lower for the sweater, but it's kind of a little bit more elegant and sophisticated than the v-necks of the aughts perhaps. Totally. Yeah. This brand Soft Goat also has like amazing v-neck sweaters.
31:05Audry Hiaoui:I was just going to go back to Banana Republic again, honestly, because there's like a classic v-neck sweater from them that went viral on TikTok this summer, but it's just a plain black sweater, but it's so good. Okay.
31:16Bobby Schuessler:So before we go, I want to just ask specific items for all of our listeners, like the very key items that are on your wishlist. I feel like we've talked about them some. For me, it was like this Vince burgundy funnel neck jacket. Actually, Coach is coming. I just saw it actually. It's the Brooklyn bag, like the iconic viral Brooklyn bag, but in like a distressed leather, which feels really cool. I definitely have my eye on that. But Kristen, what are some specific items you are excited about for the season? Yes. So I wear a lot of jeans. I feel like I probably have like every possible color, but the one I didn't have in my closet until recently were khaki jeans, which I just ordered.
31:56Levi's has a great pair that actually just sadly sold out. So I hope that they restock them, but those are great. And there's a lot of other versions. And I just think that's like a fresh way to wear denim. It's not, you know, your summer white, but it kind of fits into your fall and it's not like a darker denim wash. So that I'm very into. And then as I mentioned, A-line midi skirts, love. I am very into the idea of wearing something in this kind of like forest green, emerald green color. And I just ordered a Ralph Lauren. I have so many Ralph Lauren baseball hats, so I didn't need another one, but saw this green color that was just like so perfect and can't wait to wear it just for like, you know, weekend walks or whatnot.
32:40And then I feel like there's a lot of jewelry like Dorsey is a brand I always
32:44Audry Hiaoui:look to for really beautiful kind of like tennis necklaces. And they have a beautiful piece right now that has some of that like emerald stone mixed in. And then I just love all things satin. The New York brand Kalmeier has the most gorgeous pieces, like a mini dress that's pretty much sold out that I really want. And then they also have a beautiful midi skirt and this kind of like cream color and also satin pants. So I've been thinking about all three of those.
33:14Bobby Schuessler:I love it. Speaking of Kalmeier, I feel like, and we talked about this a little bit too, but that brand has also like fantastic check or plaid shirts. Yes. I even saw actually great options at Nordstrom, Mango. There's so many great plaid shirts and that's another one of my items, I should have said, as well. I'm glad you said that because that was actually on my shopping list too. I wear button downs all the time, so it feels like a fresh swap for fall. Yeah, this brand Lioness on Nordstrom had a plaid shirt with the white collar too, which I really liked, and it was under$100. So I was into that vibe.
33:46Bobby Schuessler:Okay, Audrey, what are your favorite items for fall?
33:49Audry Hiaoui:So firstly, I have a crazy confession to make, which is that I do not own a pair of jeans, and I know that is insane. So I will be getting a pair of jeans. I just feel like I know I'm speechless. I know it's shocking.
34:03Bobby Schuessler:Wait, this we need to do a story on this. I'm slacking you after this because we need to do a story on I do not own a pair of jeans. This is the first pair of jeans I'm buying. That's crazy. Okay, continue.
34:12Audry Hiaoui:Yeah, I've owned jeans in my lifetime like as a kid, but I very much only wear skirts and dresses, but I'm finally on my mission. And I think I'm honestly going to go for a pair of Levi's probably either the 501 90s or the 501 curve. So that's definitely top of the wishlist. Sorry to shock you guys. And then the oversized slouchy bags I'm loving. I feel like I'm trying to become a bag lady who has everything I need all in one place when I'm on the go. I can't be having the tiny bags, unfortunately, for that. I feel like St. Laurent, every single oversized slouchy bag that they do, I'm obsessed with.
34:50Audry Hiaoui:So that's definitely like a dream purchase. I think I will also be getting a vintage pair of the Prada Sport Mary Janes. I really love those and they've been on my wishlist for a very long time. And then honestly, probably Hunter Rain Boots. I feel like they have really had their moment. I mean, they've been iconic for a long time, but this summer they've been everywhere and I think they'll continue to be trending.
35:14Bobby Schuessler:Well, this was great. Obviously, all I ever want to do is talk about shopping. And so this was fantastic. Thank you both so much for joining me.
35:22Audry Hiaoui:Thank you for having us. It was so fun. Thank you so much, Bobby.
35:31Bobby Schuessler:A huge thank you to Associate Director of Special Projects, Kristen Nichols, and Associate Shopping Editor, Audrey Huey. Make sure to subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. And while you're there, I'd be so grateful if you'd rate and review us. If you have guest suggestions or any other feedback, drop us a line at podcast at whowhatwear.com, or you can find us on social at Who What Wear. See you next Wednesday on the Who What Wear podcast. This episode is produced by Hilary Kerr, Summer Hammeris, and Natalie Thurman. Our production assistant is Raven Yamamoto.
36:07Bobby Schuessler:Our editor is Ko Takasugi Chernovan. our audio engineers are at glenn canyon audio and our music is by jonathan lahey
From the publisher
This week, Who What Wear Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler sits down with Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols and associate shopping editor Audry Hiaoui to talk all things fall shopping. They get into all the trends they saw on the fall/winter runways and which ones they think will dominate the market. Whether you’re leaning into preppy style or a dark, moody aesthetic, the trio has you covered on where to shop and how to style all of your new-season pieces. Plus, they share their best tips for how to make a statement with your outerwear and highlight specific keywords to use when searching for new hero pieces.
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