Make way for the sass and the splendor and rewrite the rules of seasonal dressing by following this new fashion order, curated for fun and frivolity

by ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE

BOOT CAMP
Delicately crafted of rich leather with sinuous line and glamorous details, trending lace-up boots make the ultimate statement this season. We’re brave enough to suggest that this re-edition of the classic combat boot will make you crave colder temps.

Coach Lace-Up Bootie
We are smitten with this electrifying hue covering Coach’s new lace-up booties in leather, finished with a monogram sole and turn lock closures in gilded metal. $285, coach.com

Fendi Black Leather Biker Boots with Stretch Fabric
Curated in calfskin, Fendi’s Rockoko boots flaunt sharp visual contrast with sporty stripes on the sock leg, bold FF motifs, and a genteel checkered pattern on the body. $1,100, fendi.com

Alexander Birman Clarita Quilted Metallic Combat Booties
A shimmery textured dream, these stunners are crafted from quilted metallic leather with a lace-up vamp and signature bow accent. $750, bergdorfgoodman.com

JET, SET, GO!
Ever since his takeover as the creative director of French fashion house Balmain, Olivier Rousteing has been creating boundary-pushing designs that have won over a bevy of faithful loyalists, like Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé, to name a few. And with this season’s Fall-Winter 2021 collection, Olivier shows us once again why he’s earned such a revered cult status in the business.

Loosely based on the concept of air travel from the ‘60s, a time when passengers got decked out in glamorous threads, pearls, and suits to board an intercontinental. Balmain’s future-forward line-up included uniforms of pilots, astronauts, pants in quilted fabric, and standout pieces in technical fabrics, funky aviator jackets, and heavy use of high-sheen metallics in both trousers and structured jackets. And of course, like each time before, no Balmain universe would ever be complete without an injection of gold-studded accents, something almost every outerwear separate bore with pride. True to the collection’s title Above and Beyond, Balmain takes us on a fab trip to mark the beginning of our post-pandemic adventures. balmain.com

DARK HOUR
As we segue into winter and lighter palettes give way to darker tones, so do our seasonal denims. Designed to indulge and delight in deep indigo hues with silhouettes that embrace the female form, our round-up of chic jeans makes an enticing addition to your winter wardrobe.

Victoria Beckham High-Waisted Patch Pocket Jean in Indigo
Focusing on easy wear ability and a linear aesthetic, the patch pocket jean emanates a vintage feel with its fitted and flared silhouette. $465, victoriabeckham.com

Ralph Lauren Denim Jodhpur Pant
Rendered in topnotch Japanese stretch denim, this sensational pair features suede patches on the inner thighs (a subtle nod to Lauren’s equestrian roots), plus buttoned cu s to boot. $495, ralphlauren.com

Alexander McQueen Wide Leg Denim Trouser
An androgynous dream in dark wash denim, McQueen’s iteration of the 21st century wide leg with contrast tobacco top stitches and a turned-up hem is ideal for the next generation of trendsetters and rule breakers. $790, alexandermcqueen.com