Pre-collections fill in the gap between seasons and hint at the direction in which trends are heading. This Pre-Fall, outerwear will have you take a walk on the wild side in animal print coats, while mini dresses will be replaced with floor-length hemlines and long-sleeved styles, as envisioned by designers Tory Burch and Peter Copping for Oscar de la Renta who steered their collections into modest territory. Other trends include dramatic bell sleeves and structured multiple layer gowns. Click through the slides and make space in your wardrobe for these Pre-Fall 2016 trends.
The Top Pre-Fall 2016 Trends
INTO THE WILD
Animal print outerwear is having a moment. Elevate your coat closet with an array of zebra stripes, leopard spots, or tortoise shell patterns, courtesy of designers like Alexander Wang and Adam Lippes.
INTO THE WILD
Adam Lippes
INTO THE WILD
Edun
INTO THE WILD
Alexander Wang
INTO THE WILD
McQ Alexander McQueen
INTO THE WILD
Calvin Klein Collection
INTO THE WILD
Maison Margiela
LAYER UP
Bring on the drama in elaborate tiered dresses dreamed up by Zac Posen and Peter Copping for Oscar de la Renta. Look for structured levels of tulle or multiple rows of delicate ruffles—either way, these gowns will make you stand out.
LAYER UP
Zac Posen
LAYER UP
Gucci
LAYER UP
Chanel
LAYER UP
Zac Zac Posen
LAYER UP
Oscar de la Renta
BELL SLEEVES
Bell shaped and oversized—sleeves are making a dramatic statement in XL proportions. Escada and J.W. Anderson envisioned billowing sleeve styles while Fendi and Delpozo opted for structured and ruffled renditions.
BELL SLEEVES
Delpozo
BELL SLEEVES
Christian Siriano
BELL SLEEVES
J.W. Anderson
BELL SLEEVES
Fendi
BELL SLEEVES
Escada
SAFFRON SEPARATES
As you ease into fall, spice up your wardrobe with this rich color that evokes the ‘70s. This hue can stand out alone or be combined with neutrals, like black and navy. If you really want to make a statement, pair saffron separates with jewel-toned hues, like amethyst and emerald.
SAFFRON SEPARATES
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel
SAFFRON SEPARATES
3.1 Phillip Lim
SAFFRON SEPARATES
Victoria Beckham
SAFFRON SEPARATES
Maison Margiela
SAFFRON SEPARATES
Monique Lhuillier
SAFFRON SEPARATES
See by Chloé
SAFFRON SEPARATES
Delpozo
MODEST MAIDEN
Out with the short and skimpy and in with maxi lengths, coupled with long sleeves and high necklines. This sophisticated style is the choice of designers such as Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, and Tory Burch.
MODEST MAIDEN
Erdem
MODEST MAIDEN
Oscar de la Renta
MODEST MAIDEN
Ralph Lauren
MODEST MAIDEN
Michael Kors
MODEST MAIDEN
Bottega Veneta
MODEST MAIDEN
Tory Burch
