LE CATCH

I never knew how much I needed a pair of army green pants in my life until now. Seeing all these great new versions--in leather, cotton, silk--recently flitting around fashion shows from New York to London to Milan convinced me. Additionally compelling: they're practical, versatile and right-this-very-minute cool. Plus, people, they're not jeans (i.e., refreshing!). I'm happy to go green in any of these super different but equally chic possibilities by Citizens of Humanity, Marimekko (below, also in street style action here), Frame, Remain Birger Christensen, Golden Goose, and Le 17 Septembre. Good luck deciding!

Just in: the French Editor uniform acquired an American twist: the white t-shirt. Naturallement, c'est tres chic! And, lucky for us, easy to emulate. The key lies in its fit and heft: slightly oversized, luxuriously heavy-weight and, perhaps most importantly, snow-white clean (i.e., not distressed). I like these new iterations from ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo, Bassike, Splendid (cashmere!), and Ninety Percent.

After Gwyneth Paltrow and Kerry Washington talked motherhood, education, parenting and, um, vibrators(!) at a Goop podcast taping in Beverly Hills yesterday, I participated in a bit of Q&A, myself, with a handful of attendees inquiring about my faux leather top. Frankie Shop, I replied, adding another morsel of helpful info: $119! It also comes in a tailored button-up version. My question for you though, as written on the image, above: How cute is my Missoni sweater scored at Celebrity Owned?

Milan's more-is-more mantra echoed across the city yesterday with its fashionistas uniformly clad in BIG, BOLD botanicals. Many paraded around in Prada (the skirt, above, in green, and below, in pink and the 3-D rose print immediately, below)--all bellissima! Okay, ragazze, I want to get in on the fun, floral action in any of these wow-em-all pieces by La Double J, Asos, Topshop, Ulla Johnson, and Whit.

$125, farm rio

Sweater weather could use some fun colorful beads, no?

1. Farm Rio beaded sweater, $125, farmrio.com
2. Ganni jacket, $395, netaporter.com
3. Frame jeans, $245, netaporter.com
4. Vasic bucket bag, $335, shopbop.com
5. Anne Sisteron diamond and gold signet ring, $4400, annesisteron.com
6. Sam Edelman booties, $180, neimanmarcus.com

The fashion crew has moved on from London to Milan for the next round of runway shows--and taken fall's romantic dresses with them. Signatures include exuberant florals, saturated hues and exaggerated sleeves, and the cumulative result is swoon-worthy.Take for example, the unabashedly pink puff piece, above, by Michael Kors or this (way) less expensive version. Also these by Asos, Preen (last pic), Love and Lemons, Proenza Schouler, Topshop, Farm Rio, and Keepsake.

This pic convinces me that a jumpsuit is 100% essential this fall (and perhaps forever)! The all-in-one outfit is easy-comfy cool, and this iteration by One Teaspoon is especially amazing, with its sleek and flattering fit. Also incredibly chic: Schutz's thong sandals that will really truly go with everything! More one-and-done wonders worth considering are by The Frankie Shop (a cult hit in NYC!), Alex Mill, Rebecca Taylor, and Madewell.

Photo: Leandra Cohen

London Fashion Week had attendees flaunting their newest fall finery this past week. Among the highlights: statement sweaters, leather skirts (and pants and dresses and shirts!), and more statement sweaters!

$168, gap

How I plan to stay chill in the bitter cold. (BTW: the oversized fit is everything!)

1. Isabel Marant sweater, $445, netaporter.com
2. Gap leopard print puffer jacket, $168, gap.com
3. Current/Elliot jeans, $248, netaporter.com
4. Gucci velvet bucket bag, $930, nordstrom.com
5. Timeless Pearly mismatched earrings, $280, matchesfashion.com
6. Botkier combat boots, $248, shopbop.com

Make no mistake, sweater weather will be long--and, at least, so will the sweaters. This season's new oversized knits extend past the waist, in part or altogether, and the effect is high impact and extra cozy. Take a look at these from Monse (above), Tibi (immediately below), H&M, and Khaite.