Top pre-fall trends to know

Make your transition into the winter months smooth (and so stylish)

By Shruti Thacker July 22nd, 2014

Burberry Prorsum

Jonathan Saunders

Gucci

JW Anderson

Diagonal lines

The low-down: For Pre-fall 2014, zips, hemlines and cuts all get slashed for an asymmetrical makeover with diagonal lines (think one-shoulder dresses and strategically placed slits and zips).

ELLE loves: JW Anderson’s lopsided minimal number is the right way to have some grown-up fun.

Cushnie et Ochs

Proenza Schouler

Gauchos

The low-down: Spotted on the runways of several designers including Valentino, Giorgio Armani and Acne Studios, these mannish trousers are to 2014 what birkenstocks were to Spring/Summer 2013.

ELLE loves: Take Proenza Schouler’s leather number from work to play.

Girogio Armani

Acne Studios

Bottega Veneta

Jason Wu

Ralph Lauren

Antonio Berardi

Grandma knits

The low-down: Chunky knits paired with feminine, flowy skirts. Frumpy and fabulous.

ELLE loves: Antonio Berardi’s cosy update on evening wear.

Vionnet

Altuzarra

House of Holland

Kenzo

Louis Vuitton

Slouchy trousers

The low-down: These oversized, slouchy and generously proportioned pants play well into the season’s easy mode.

ELLE loves: Louis Vuitton’s wide cuts make you forget everything you know about structured tailoring.

Rag & Bone

Jean Paul Gaultier

Streetwear

The low-down: Hip-hop continues to make its mark with this trend. The end result includes sleek and wearable bomber jackets, track pants and sweatshirts.

ELLE loves: Jean Paul Gaultier’s paisley and gold bomber jacket.