Fall trending Part Un

This is the first of a three-part mini series on a few of my favorite fall 2012 trends. Parts two and three will be posted on Wednesday and Friday.

One point that I really want to get across right from the beginning has to do with runway fashions. Most runway outfits are not intended to be worn out in public. I have been asked multiple times why designers make their outfits look so outrageous and they question if designers think people actually dress like that.

The answer {with some exclusions} is no.

This is an extreme comparison, but imagine trying to fit every individual article of clothing from H&M onto one runway show. You would be there for hours. And the clothes wouldn't stand out to the buyers in the audience. Hence the reason for the extravagant and incredibly imaginative displays the fashion industry produces. They compile the work of their entire collection and they aim to bring attention to their products.

Now, on to fall fashion trends.

Men:

Oversized Overcoats.
Hey dad! Remember that oversized camel colored coat that you've had for twenty years that Becki and I always poke fun at? Well, you were right, it did come back in style! And you will look super handsome in it this fall.

Mulberry fall 2012

Women:

Leather.
I'm a sucker for black, so having extra detail of some sort is ideal. There are a few leather items that I have on my list for this fall (leather skinnies being at the top) that I'm looking forward to trying out.

Whistles fall 2012

Oxblood:
The perfect blend of brown and red. Oxblood, in a nutshell, is maroon. Or burgundy. Or wine. But for fall 2012, the correct name is oxblood. Since the fashion world is constantly trying to reinvent itself, they reuse (but slightly modernize and change) colors and silhouettes but often rename them. This color is a tribute to the 40's and 90's.

Left to Right: Peter Som, Rodarte, DKNY

Spring 2013 trend update: The ikat/tribal print is making another go around next spring so don't thrift your items with that print just yet! If you don't own anything that is ikat or tribal, a very stylish (and usually inexpensive) way to update your wardrobe with this style is a scarf. You can buy one from here, here, or here.