Style council: Local experts share their fall must-haves
WHILE I love department stores as much as the next girl (here’s looking at you, Saks!), there’s nothing like the rush I get from uncovering a hidden treasure at a local mom-and-pop or specialty boutique. So after you’ve thumbed through Vogue, Nylon, Elle, or wherever you go for your style fix, check out a local take on fall fashion from the experts who get the first crack at seeing (and buying) the season’s coolest pieces.
Amy Gubellini, co-owner, Hazel & Grace (254 Washington Street, Wellesley, 781.235.2313)
“I’m very excited about a few up-and-coming designers who are doing really great things for fall. Jenny Jen, former Chloe denim designer, is doing her own take on the collegiate look that’s really hot for fall. Great blazers with whimsical details like collegiate patches. I can’t wait to get it in the store!
“I’m also thrilled about Richard Kidd, an edgy Canadian designer with a rock-and-roll vibe. I’ll be carrying his version of a motorcycle boot with attached leg warmers. Very cool! I’m also very excited about Shelly Steffee. The line is very modern and unique. I love this hand-knit chunky sweater coat that’s coming in. I’m really excited about the chunky knits for fall.
“Regarding personal fall must-haves, I love the color palette for fall. Really rich jewel tones that just make you feel decadent. I always buy a new bag each season, so I’ll be scouting a deep purple or blue bag. I’m also shoe-obsessed. I always gravitate towards Miu Miu — I loved a black python bootie I saw the
other day!”
Photo: Shelly Steffee hand-knit sweater, $685 at Hazel & Grace
[Photo of Amy Gubellini by Ian Barnard]
Alison Barnard, owner, Injeanius (441 Hanover Street, Boston, 617.523.JEAN) and Twilight (12 Fleet Street, Boston, 617.523.8008)
“This fall I like the wide-leg jean thing. I love them. They’re slimming and just so easy to wear. At Injeanius, we carry Jbrand, Odyn, Goldsign, Joe’s. All priced between $164 and $198.
“I also think cropped jackets are a total fall essential. Of course, a coat is an obvious one to buy for fall/winter; but this season, designers also delivered so many stunning cropped jackets. I bought an adorable Beth Bowley leopard-print jacket, which is totally different, daring, and ultimately just plain fun — which is kind of the point: to have fun with your wardrobe by adding touches of color to staple looks you already feel comfortable with. Do it with anything jewel-toned. It really makes a statement and adds some new life to fall’s neutral colors. We have a sparkly rhinestone bangle from NAILA that adds a fun splash of color to any look. Or you can even throw tights with fun patterns into the mix.
“I’m personally dying for two things this season. First, a great coat! I have a super-cool, two-toned, gray adam+eve coat coming in; a bold take on a fall/winter staple. Second, I definitely want a fabulous new handbag from Botkier!”
Photo: Jbrand “Malik” wide-leg jean, $218 at Injeanius
[Photo of Alison Barnard by Ian Barnard]
Martha Hilfinger, co-owner, Dress (221 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.424.7125)
“Short-sleeve lightweight sweater dresses are a big trend for fall. They’re great pieces to add to your wardrobe early because you can easily transition them for wear later in the season by adding tights and boots or a sweater over top.
“Like always, we were blown away by 3.1 Phillip Lim, adam+eve, and Vanessa Bruno. Each of their fall collections was stunning. 3.1 Phillip Lim introduced many new shapes with interesting details, like his ‘lantern-hem dress,’ which is a wool sleeveless shift dress in navy with a contrasting cream lantern hem. Other details he incorporated into his collection this season were knots and exposed zippers.
“We also have beautiful leather bags from Vanessa Bruno. Sold throughout the world, Vanessa Bruno is known for her chic, fresh, and definitely French take on fashion.
“Since gray is very big this fall, I have my eye on a pair of Fiorentini + Baker tall gray leather boots with a modest two-inch heel. They’re gorgeous and will look as great with jeans as with tights and dresses.”
Photo: 3.1 Phillip Lim “Faux-Bow” city dress, $595 at Dress
[Photo of Martha Hilfinger by Ian Barnard]
Storey Hieronymus Hauck, owner, Turtle (619 Tremont Street, Boston, 617.266.2610)
“We’re focusing a lot on the waist this fall, with slim skirts, more voluminous tops, and good belts. I have some great pencil skirts in right now, and a beautiful cloud-gray cardigan with lampshade sleeves. We also have a new wrap dress in a pretty red wool or a heather-gray jersey — paired down and sleek.
“We have some interesting transition and fall jewelry: really bold pieces, some crafty and urban in nature. There is also a T-shirt delivery we’re really excited about. They are plain, not printed, but really cool, edgy shapes.
“These are some key trends I’m seeing for fall: volume (mostly on top and in sleeves) with a slim waist, sleek minimalism, tailored menswear-inspired looks — kind of on the severe side, edgy streetwear, crafty accessories, Alpine-chic and sporty, and metallic and patent-leather clothing and accessories.”
Photo: Audrey Jacks necklace, $80 at Turtle, Soia & Kyo belt, $80 at Turtle
Photo Storey Hieronymus Hauck by Ian Barnard]
Tina Burgos, co-owner, Stel’s (334 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.262.3348)
“There are always a few pieces that make the transition from summer to fall relatively easy. This season, I’ll swap my flip-flops for ankle boots, my shrunken cotton cardigans for cashmere wrap sweaters, and my eclectic bracelet collection for fingerless gloves.
“The use of accessories is the easiest way to transform an outfit. Particularly if one is on a budget, I would focus on updating these each season. Whether I’m shopping at Target or Barneys New York, I am constantly on the lookout for fantastic scarves, jewelry, shoes, and handbags. If money were no object, I would purchase a dark-brown leather tote bag by Henry Beguelin. And I just purchased a great silk scarf from the Libertine for Target collection.
“A few fall must-haves from Stel’s this season include a Tom Scott hand-knit, ecological wool scarf; lightweight cashmere
layering pieces from Voeu, and anything from Rachel Comey’s collection. I’ll be purchasing quite a few of Rachel’s pieces for this upcoming season.” @
Photo: Tom Scott knit scarf, $565 at Stel’s
[Photo of Tina Burgos by Ian Barnard]
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