Fall Fashion Inspiration

 

(Nanette Lepore Fall Fashion Sketch) 

Earlier today, my sister introduced me to Pantone, a digital report showcasing this fall's hottest colors and trends from some of fashion's most well-known designers. Trust me when I say it's slightly addicting. I've literally spent hours pouring over the sketches, color pallets, designer must-haves and quotes displayed in a magazine-esque format. 

 

Before you blow those summer paychecks on back-to-school fashions, I recommend consulting this colorful style forecast. Need a brief summary? Focus your funds on pieces featuring icy grays, deep plums, warm coppers and rich turquoise blues. 

 

Readers, will y'all be sticking to the trends of Pantone's fall color report?

Click below for more designer quotes and sketches of this fall's trendiest looks:

 

David Rodriguez cites "Smoke Pearl" as his signature color for this fall's collection. I love the pattern on his sleek top.

Designer Amy Smilovic lists her many inspirations for Tibi's  fall line: 

"The romantic standard of masculine and feminine, hero and heroine, Napoleon and Josephine, Samson and Delilah; the works of Peter Beard led to the ethereal nature and feel of prints and palette, as supple hues merge and slide, appearing cracked and crumbled, fusing animal prints, natural textures and shadows of the wild"

Elie Tahari's copper tones and warm neutrals are complemented by his signature color(s):"Varying shades of Blue that invoke feelings of optimism." How poetic. 

I've always been a fan of Rebecca Taylor's whimsical ruffles and feminine color pallet, and this sketch for her fall collection is no exception.

Prior to discovering Pantone, I had never heard of Tadashi Shoji or his fashion line. Now I can't wait to see more. His must-have item, a "Blue Coral silk georgette and lace tiered mini dress" is to die for, no?

(Image Credits: Pantone)