CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: PHOTO COURTESY BLOOMINGDALES, MACY'S, MACY'S With the yearly transition into cooler months comes a shift in what’s considered “hot.” This season, be on the look-out for pieces with distinctly feminine and mas- culine elements, edgy embellishments, leather separates, and pieces that shine with vivid jewel-toned palettes. It’s classic style with major attitude. Local fashion mavens share more. –By Rebecca Schulman Falling for Fall FASHION CITY STYLE Left: Fall sees leather seperates paired with femi- nine pieces like this skirt and airy pink top (Bloom- ingdale's). Below: Step out in boots this fall (Macy's). Edgy accessories are in this season, like this chain and geometric-pat- terned necklace (Macy's). SF-WM_120900_6_w_now.indd 16 8/17/12 3:09:02 PM
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With the yearly transition into cooler months comes a shift in what’s considered “hot.” This season, be on the look-out for pieces with distinctly feminine and mas-culine elements, edgy embellishments, leather separates, and pieces that shine with vivid jewel-toned palettes. It’s classic style with major attitude. Local fashion mavens share more. –By Rebecca Schulman
Falling for Fall FASHION
CITY STYLE
Left: Fall sees leather seperates paired with femi-
nine pieces like this skirt and airy pink top (Bloom-
ingdale's). Below: Step out in boots this fall (Macy's).
–By Rebecca Schulman
Left: Fall sees leather seperates paired with femi-
nine pieces like this skirt and airy this skirt and airy pink top (Bloom-
ingdale's). Below: Step out in boots
Edgy accessories are in this season, like this chain and geometric-pat-terned necklace (Macy's).
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Leather Weather
This season is all about leather, from skirts and
pants to dresses, in all shades and patterns.
For contrast, stylists suggest pairing leather
with more feminine pieces. “I love the look of
pairing a leather jacket with a layered dress,”
says Irene Hernandez-Feiks of Wonderland San
Francisco (2929 24th St., 415.641.4600, won-
derlandsf.com). Her Mission District boutique
and art gallery showcases more than 300
emerging and established Bay Area designers.
Hernandez-Feiks also loves pairing a leather
jacket with skinny jeans and a white T-shirt for
a classic ensemble with a twist.
edgy accessories and embeLLishments
Give your wardrobe a kick this season with
pieces decorated with industrial hardware like
chains and studs, Hernandez-Feiks says. One of
her favorite items is a pair of suspenders don-
ning chains, which lend an edgy feel. Boots,
jackets, dresses, pants—they’re all fair game for
this trend, say stylists. For the less adventurous,
rings, bracelets and necklaces with fine metals
mixed with rock crystals are the perfect way
to incorporate this trend in small doses. Store
owner Susan Foslien of women’s designer bou-
tique Susan in Laurel Heights (3685 Sacramento
St., 415.922.3685) likes designer Tom Binns’
pieces, which feature colorful stones with
metal details. “Tom Binns is still thrilling us with
his jewelry,” Foslien says. “We buy many one-
of-a-kind archival pieces from him."
WomensWear meets mensWear
Mix things up with menswear-inspired and
distinctly feminine pieces. “Hard and soft
elements mix with lots of architectural and
structural elements to create an edgy look,”
says Hernandez-Feiks. Add drama by incorpo-
rating a feminine ruffled dress with a struc-
tured, menswear-inspired jacket, suggests local
stylist Keylee Sanders, owner of Style Studio
(keyleesanders.com). Foslien loves designer
Junya Watanabe’s menswear-inspired jackets
this year. “That’s the focus and the strength of
his collection this time around,” she says.
royaLty-inspired
In the wake of the recent love of all things British
(think Royal Wedding and the Olympics), opu-
lence and richness prevail. San Francisco stylist
Sanders tells us “elaborate details in fabrics, rich
velvets, and lots of ruffles are something we’re
seeing a lot of. Lace, netting, and brocade work
are also on trend.” With an emphasis on the
elaborate, “ready-to-wear looks are considered
more couture and special than before.” Japa-
nese designer Junya Watanabe has turned to
velvets this season for his signature moto jacket,
carried at Foslien’s store, Susan.
coLor
The jewel-toned palette is in, confirms Macy’s
fashion director Dana Christy (170 O’Farrell St.
415.397.3333, macys.com). It’s all about bold and
bright, with vibrant hues of blues and greens
and plenty of shine in everything from cloth-
ing, to accessories, to footwear. “Blue-green
shades like teal and navy are hot right now,”
she says.
outerWear
Christy cites a great jacket as her must-have
piece this season. “There are so many to
choose from, including the blazer, the moto,
and the boucle collarless jacket,” she says.
men
This season, menswear is seeing a turn towards
opulence as well, stylist Sanders says. “Velvets in
forest-green and burgundy with lots of detail and
texture are everywhere.” Macy’s fashion director
Christy also cites menswear as taking inspiration
from both modern and classic influences.
shoes
Fashionistas all agree—boots are in this fall.
They are stylist Keylee Sanders’ must-have
piece. “They go with everything, and look
super-chic with jeans.” Bloomingdale’s stylists
also recommend taking the menswear inspired
trend further by incorporating leather oxfords
(such as those by Rosa Mosa, carried at Susan)
and lace-up jazz shoes in patent leather. Can’t
leave behind heels? Bloomingdale’s is also see-
ing pumps going pointy for a more feminine
and polished look (845 Market St., 415.856.5300,
bloomingdales.com).
Keylee’s PicksLocal style and jewelry expert Keylee Sanders, owner of Style Stu-dio (keyleesanders.com) shares her top San Francisco shopping spots.
