FALL FASHION TRENDS 2022

BY MICHELLE DALTON TYREE

Designers Doubled Down on Joy, Vibrant Hues and Sweeping Hems

 

Saint Laurent Fall 2022 Fashion Show

After a spring and summer season punctuated by miniskirts, minidresses and mini bags, Fall style has made a dramatic about-face with designers taking a decidedly more fabric-forward approach to dressing. Jackets and blazers are supersized, plush robe coats channel serious cocoon vibes and, most notably, dress and skirt hemlines have plunged and puddled straight down to the floor. 

But make no mistake: Fall’s dramatically dropped hemlines do not portend a somber fashion season. To the contrary, the mood on the runways was hopeful and bright — in fact, even fluorescent — one of fall’s hottest trends. There was a serious embrace of femininity with sensuous dresses and skirts sweeping across the floor at Saint Laurent, Dior and more. Blazers bulked up, yet tailoring remained sharp as we saw on the runways at Louis Vuitton, Valentino and Balenciaga. And designers showed fresh —  occasionally cheeky — takes on classics, from fabulously feline leopard prints to luxe tuxedo dressing and elevated equestrian looks. So, we’ve rounded up some of our own favorite pieces this season — and decided that when it comes to floor-grazing hems: We’re absolutely here for it!

Dior Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear Show

SOUTH COAST PLAZA

THE FALL FASHION EDIT

TO THE MAX

Fall for the drama this season with stunning floor-sweeping dresses and skirts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Louis Vuitton Rugby Shirt and Chiffon Dress

Fall’s new style edict: Play with proportions.
714.662.6907


 

 

Saint Laurent Tulle Dress and Coat

Monochromatic and dramatic. Pair a floor-grazing tulle skirt with a luxe wool overcoat in fall’s de rigueur hue of rich chocolate.
714.429.0101


 

 

 

 

CH Carolina Herrera Maxi Dresses in Fuchsia and Red

Bold, bright and beautifully elegant maxi dresses make a grand entrance at any event.
714.662.0572

HIGHLIGHTER HUES

Out of the office drawer, onto the runway and into your closet!

Valentino Hot Pink Suiting

Bold, bright and designed to make a powerful entrance.
714.751.3300


 

 

 

 

 

 

Alexander McQueen Clutch

This is just the kind of piece that will inspire you to build an entire outfit around!
657.205.4477


 

 

 

 

 

 

Maje Bright Green Knit Dress

A body-skimming knit in one of fall’s hottest hues.
714.557.2842


 

 

 

 

 

 

Zara Neon High Heels

These ankle-strap pumps are the perfect punctuation to everything from an LBD to a pair of jeans.
646.923.9635

LUXE TUX

Elevated to the height of chic by Yves Saint Laurent when he debuted his classic “Le Smoking” tux for women in the ‘60s, this feminine suiting is having a major moment this fall.

 

 

 

 

Saint Laurent Tuxedo Dress

Bold, bright and designed. We love this fresh, feminine take on a tuxedo dress, from the fashion house that made “tuxedo dressing” an art.
714.751.3300


 

 

 

 

Giorgio Armani Velvet Tuxedo Jacket

A classic wardrobe must for fall and holiday for years to come.
714.546.9377


A|X Armani Exchange Men’s Jacket with Tuxedo Lapels

An effortless low-key way to wear this timeless look.
714.556.8842

HORSING AROUND

Designers harkened to equestrian influences with, dare we say it, unbridled delight in everything from single-breasted jackets, to riding coats and boots, hats and horse bit detailing.

 

 

 

 

Hermès Equestrian Leather Jacket

In the countryside or out in the city, this leather riding jacket sports just the right fashion pedigree.
714.437.1725


Giorgio Armani Velvet Riding Cap

The riding cap comes out of the stables and onto the street this fall.
714.546.9377


 

 

 

 

Gucci Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag

Classic equestrian details are the cornerstone of the Gucci Horsebit 1955 collection.
714.557.9600

HELLO MOTO

Biker Chic is revved up this fall in longer lengths, luxe leathers, looser styles and edgy details.

 

 

 

 

Intermix Nour Hammour Moto Jacket

All the fabulous moto detailing — from bold zippers and belt — in an of-the-moment longer length that’s perfect to wear with this season’s maxi skirts and dresses.
714.754.7895


Chloé Moto Jacket

A touch deconstructed. A touch oversize. And a lot of fabulous.
714.481.0308


Saint Laurent Moto Coat

Elegance meets edgy in this new covetable classic.
714.429.0101

LUXE LEOPARD

Fall’s leopard did, in fact, change its spots, yet still managed to remain a perennial style classic no matter what iteration designers chose.

 

 

 

 

Anthropologie Sweater with Leopard Applique

Our new favorite way to wear leopard — an actual leopard in applique form.
714.540.9001


Burberry Leopard-Print Platforms

A sleek way to bring in a bold, leopard accent.
714.556.8110


 

 

 

 

Hermès Leopard Sweater

This showstopper combines two of our favorite fall trends into one: Leopard and a look-at-me highlighter hue!
714.437.1725


 

 

 

 

 

 

Stella McCartney Leopard Dress

Get playful with a flirty, thoroughly modern leopard print in a mélange of pink and orange hues.
657.273.5727


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