Fall 2013 Fashion Trends Part 1
Winter White
White would make a powerful statement this Fall, and the verdict: wear it head to toe. There’s something about winter white in a classic cut like a trouser or pencil skirt, so alluring and chic.
RUBAN, Valentin Yudashkin, A’La Russe
Artemklimchuk, Bevza, Omelya Atelier
Red
Scarlet fever is in the air. Bold shades of red appear in monochromatic looks, or with pops of black or white. Red is always great for colorblocking.
Poustovit, Arsenicum, Elenareva
Jealousy, Kamenskayakononova, Bohemique
Emerald
Emerald: what a gorgeous jewel tone. Rich silks carry this luscious color well. Emerald plays fabulously with deep shades of blue such as navy and teal, as seen at Litkovskaya and Nadya Dzyak.
Poustovit, Litkovskaya, Nadya Dzyak
Geometry
Geometric shapes take over prints as the pattern of choice, particularly in outerwear. Classics like houndstooth become digitized into large, black and white parallelograms at Vika Gazinskaya. The geometric prints this Fall are huge: think blown-up plaids and bold thick chevron stripes.
Przhonskaya, Vika Gazinskaya, Tegin
Plaid
Plaid-on-plaid is no longer a crime. It is okay to be matchy-matchy in this print. Plaid tops and plaid pants are most popular in this arena.
Daria Bardeeva, Kalmanovich, A’La Russe
Metallics
Bring on the sheen! Metallic outfits are the ultimate luxe looks. They show that you are polished, and even a little ahead of your time. These heavy metals make for great party attire.
Anna October, Valentin Yudashkin, Paskal
Vilshenko, LUBLU Kira Plastinina, Domanoff
Quilted
Quilting is sporty, if not also a minor nod to Chanel, the epitome of women’s sportswear. Quilting for fall has taken an asymmetrical turn for the contemporary. Angular lines and color-blocks are an excellent complement to this textured fabric.
Podolyan, Chapurin, Yulia Nikolaeva
Florals
Feminine whimsy comes alive in florals. For maximum effect this fall, choose black-ground floral patterns: the dark background is dramatic and makes the flowers really pop. LUBLU Kira Plastinina brings newness to the floral trend by breaking up the print with thick black stripes.
Elenareva, Alexander Arutyunov, LUBLU Kira Plastinina
Victoria Gres, A’La Russe, Elena Burba
Transparency
Keep it covered where it matters most: this seems to be the mantra when it comes to transparent looks. Sheer fabrics are used in new ways, exposing legs and midriffs. Mini dresses with sheer maxi overlays that graze the ground are most popular, as well as see-through utility shirts with opaque pockets on the chest.
Bobkova, Tanya Kotegova, RUBAN
Alexander Arutyunov, Elena Burba, Domanoff
How would you incorporate the Fall trends into your wardrobe?
Mollie Rifkin finds energy in fashion and art, and understood her calling at a young age. The fix she got from reading her mother’s copies of Vogue while growing up led her to fashion writing. Mollie is passionate about scouting trends before they hit the streets and putting them into words. She sees fashion as wearable art and reports on style and culture, all the while exploring how the two are interrelated. Mollie is based in New York City.
