Fall Fashion Trends 2011: Where to Buy

SPOTTED: The love of prints carries over into fall but forgo mix’n’match: this season is all about a singular, linear look.

Sculpted Drape Jacket ($1,745) and Japanese Crepe Pant ($1,395) both by Thakoon at The Room at The Bay, 674 Granville St., 604-681-6211. Thebay.com; Thakoon heels (Prices available by request). The Room at The Bay, 674 Granville St., 604-681-6211. Thebay.com; Necklace ($255) by Dannijo. Holt Renfrew, 737 Dunsmuir St., 604-683-6769. Holtrenfrew.com; Pandora rings in sterling silver and 14kt gold with black onyx and diamonds ($45-900). Pandora, 1016 Alberni St., 604-681-0060. Pandora-jewelry.com

 

 

HIDE AND SEEK: Leather accents are popping up everywhere. Take it a step further with this bib accessory over a simple LBD, and upend the expected.

Maren dress by Jason Matlo ($745). Wear Else. Jasonmatlo.com & Wearelse.com; Varnished leather collar ($490). Louis Vuitton, 730 Burrard St., 604-488-0604. Louisvuitton.com; Black velvet shoes (Price available by request). Thakoon, The Room at The Bay, 674 Granville St., 604-681-6211. Thebay.com; Pandora rings in sterling silver and 14kt gold with black onyx and diamonds ($45-900); charms and bracelets ($30-1,000). Pandora, 1016 Alberni St., 604-681-0060. Pandora-jewelry.com; 18kt yellow gold sugar stack rubellite ring ($8,450), 18kt yellow gold sugar stack yellow quartz ring ($2,800), 18kt yellow gold sugar stack blue chalcedony ring ($1,650) all by Paloma Picasso. Tiffany & Co. 732 Burrard St., 604-630-1300. Tiffany.ca

SENSUAL SUEDE: This delicate, luxe fabric lends softness to an otherwise sharply modern and linear silhouette.

Suede dress ($5,425) with cashmere leggings ($2,025). Hermes, 755 Burrard St., 604-681-9965. Hermes.com; Boots by Chie Mihara ($680). Gravity Pope, 2205 West 4th Ave., 604-731-7673. Gravitypope.com; Pandora rings in sterling silver and 14kt gold with black onyx and diamonds ($45-900); charms and bracelets ($30-1,000). Pandora, 1016 Alberni St., 604-681-0060. Pandora-jewelry.com; Nixe Contessa bracelet ($1,370), Nixe Miss bangle ($1,425), Grand Cascade pendant ($660) with the Omega Chain necklace ($160), Nixe Vertical Swing earrings ($945). Frey Wille, 511 Howe St., 604-569-0814. Frey-wille.com

CRIMSON TIDE: It’s easy to fall back into blacks and neutrals come fall. Mix a vibrant red with classic cuts and redefine a timeless look.

Sportmax Berna coat ($1,375). MaxMara, 2756 Granville St., 604-257-2350. V-neck camisole ($595) and pants ($885) by Thakoon, heels (prices by request) by Thakoon. The Room at The Bay, 674 Granville St., 604-681-6211. Thebay.com; Earrings by Miriam Haskell ($350). Holt Renfrew, 737 Dunsmuir St., 604-683-6769. Holtrenfrew.com; Pandora rings in sterling silver and 14kt gold with black onyx and diamonds ($45-900); charms and bracelets ($30-1,000). Pandora, 1016 Alberni St., 604-681-0060. Pandora-jewelry.com

 

JUMP AROUND: Try the super wide leg look on a jumpsuit to balance proportions and elongate the silhouette.

BCBG MaxAzria Runway jumpsuit ($655). BCBGMaxAzria, various locations. Bcbg.com;
Barbara Bui mesh booties ($825). Basquiat, 1189 Hamilton St., 604-688-0828. Basquiat.ca;
Pandora rings in sterling silver and 14kt gold with black onyx and diamonds ($45-900). Pandora, 1016 Alberni St., 604-681-0060. Pandora-jewelry.com; Elsa Peretti sterling silver medium bone cuff ($1,000), 18kt yellow gold small bone cuff ($9,100), charcoal small bone cuff ($480), 18k yellow gold large earrings ($2,250). Tiffany & Co., 732 Burrard St., 604-630-1300. Tiffany.ca

 

GOLD RUSH: Lamé makes a comeback as a shocking accent piece. Tame it with tweed, for a ladylike take on a 70s staple.

Tweed skirt and jacket, gold lamé dress ($16,000 for all three items) all Chanel from the Paris-Byzance Collection. Chanel Boutique at Holt Renfrew, 737 Dunsmuir St., 604-683-6769. Holtrenfrew.com; Augusto flats ($155). Kalena’s Shoes, 1526 Commercial Dr., 604-255-3727. Kalenasshoes.com; Pandora rings in sterling silver and 14kt gold with black onyx and diamonds ($45-900); charms and bracelets ($30-1,000). Pandora, 1016 Alberni St., 604-681-0060. Pandora-jewelry.com

 

TOPPED UP: This detailed shawl collar adds texture and drama to a traditional box-cut jacket.

Malta jacket ($800) and Juliette dress ($480). Obakki, 44 Water St., 604-669-9727. Obakki.com; Patent leather shoes ($119.95) by Steve Madden. Sterling Shoes, various locations. Sterlingshoes.com; Necklace ($795) by Liselott Montesano. Basquiat, 1189 Hamilton St., 604-688-0828. Basquiat.ca; Pandora rings in sterling silver and 14kt gold with black onyx and diamonds ($45-900). Pandora, 1016 Alberni St., 604-681-6211. Pandora-jewelry.com

 

 

Credits: Photography by Evaan Kheraj; Fashion Direction by Luisa Rino at Lizbellagency.com; Make-up & Hair by Negar at Lizbellagency.com; Model Amy at Lizbellagency.com

 

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