Autumn’s arrival marks the shift from lightweight summer pieces to warmer staples like knitwear and tailored coats, prompting shoppers to refresh their collections with seasonal jewelry and accessories aligned to emerging trends.
Neutrals continue to dominate the colour palette for ready-to-wear attire, with fashion designers featuring a bevy of colourless whites, subtle greys, beige, and classic black. Combinations of winter white and beige were seen at Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Issey Miyake, Tory Burch, and Tod’s.
According to Harper’s Bazaar, “White and beige layering transforms minimalism into a statement look.” Red was also a notable colour, particularly in darker tints, seen in monochrome style at Givenchy, Chloè, Michael Kors, and more.
Fall/Winter Colour Trends
Pink will also be a micro trend, seen at Chanel, Prada, Vaquera, as well as in bold fuchsia as featured at Balenciaga, Matières Fécales, and paired with red at Celine. Purple is also on the rise, with the deeper shades of the royal hue creating dramatic looks at Gucci, Loewe, Valentino, Ferragamo, Mugler, Tory Burch, and more.
For accessorizing the deep plum and aubergine monochrome outfits, tanzanite and amethyst are obvious choices. The purple gems wear well with pinks and fuchsia hues, as well. The deeper reds call for rubies and garnets.
Another trend that was seemingly ubiquitous was asymmetry. Trains, particularly those worn to one side, provided an off-centre style at Gabriela Hearst, Khaite, Loewe, Christian Dior, Chanel, Valentino, and more.
Asymmetry in Fashion
High-low skirts are also making a return, seen at Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, and Collina Strada, adding hemline asymmetry. One-shoulder blouses, dresses, or outerwear added dimension at Gucci, Givenchy, Moschino, Victoria Beckham, and Michael Kors.
Designers even created a sense of elegant disharmony with colour, using colour blocking to shake things up. Marc Jacobs, Ulla Johnson, and Prabal Gurung paired mismatched hues to pleasing effect in their fall ensembles, creating just another way to bring in a lack of symmetry.
Jewellery tends to be symmetrical, so it is time to stock up on more designer options, like mismatched earrings, or to help clients asymmetrically style their looks. Long drop earrings or larger pendants on long cords are great to complement the outfits with trains, the high-low skirts, or the sweaters, coats, and wraps worn to one side.
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A statement ring can also pull the ensemble together, especially for more dramatic styles that cover the neck and arms. Given the lack of balance in the clothing, help clients choose a contemporary statement ring, perhaps something with a centre stone in an unusual cut/shape, such as hexagon or octagon cuts or east-west marquise, as opposed to more traditional rounds, ovals, and emerald cuts.
For Fall/Winter, the trend of asymmetry will require retailers to think creatively about how to style and accessorize these looks.
Romantic vibes are also present in the Fall/Winter collections, with sheer fabrics, cut-outs, and peplums making a statement. Designers like Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, and Stella McCartney featured peplums on suit jackets, blouses, and dresses.
Sheer fabrics and peekaboo cut-outs were also prevalent, seen at Tom Ford, Prada, and Erdem. These looks have a romantic vibe, with nostalgia like the drop waist, ruffles, and peplums. To complement these ensembles, minimal accessories like one statement piece are recommended.
Motion and Romance in Accessories
For romantic looks, long earrings like chandelier style or lengthy drops and shoulder dusters are suggested. Coloured gemstones paired with neutral options can also add charm to the ruffles and peplums. For example, white diamonds, black onyx, or a ruby cocktail ring can be paired with basic blacks.
Floral patterns are also prominent in Fall/Winter ensembles, with darker vibes or bold three-dimensional presence. These can be accessorized with floral jewellery like brooches, necklaces, or statement rings. Black or black-rhodium plated jewellery can also be paired with black background floral prints.
Motion is another trend, with fringe, ruffles, and trains adding a sense of movement to dresses and outerwear. Fringe was seen at Prada, Rick Owens, and Loewe, while ruffles were featured at Gabriella Hearst, Chloé, and Roberto Cavalli. Trains were added to pants, skirts, dresses, and coats, creating a kinetic and dramatic look.
Jewellery for these styles can either add to the movement or contrast it completely. For fringed fabrics, fringe earrings or simple metallic options like stoneless rings or cuff bracelets can be considered. A pendant necklace on a shorter cord or chain can also add sophistication and simplicity to contrast the movement of the outfit.
Other notable trends include masculine or gender-balancing details, like button-up blouses or ties for women. These call for streamlined accessories like hoop earrings, power cuffs, and classic open-link chain necklaces. Faux furs in outerwear can be paired with satin finish or textured gold, while high collars or high neck looks call for bigger jewellery and accessories like bold collar necklaces and chokers.
