LE CATCH

It's only mid-way through September and I'm already feeling field-jacket fatigue. They're literally everywhere! Rotating in Sea's embellished jacket, above, is one way I'm thinking about standing out from the crowd this fall (it's very Prada after all!), or perhaps with some statement fringe a la Stephanie Covington, below (I bought in with this black Free People) or Lauren Santo Domingo's parka by The Row. Also compelling: this collarless wool Everlane (that looks way more expensive than $228!), this button-down Mango (bound to sell out!), and this BLANKNYC shawl-collared bomber jacket, all under $200!

Few people in the world have as deep an understanding of jeans as Jane Herman. The L.A. native grew up selling jeans and t-shirts at her family’s Ron Herman stores. She then spent two decades in New York, where she honed her expertise as a fashion writer and editor for Vogue and T: The New York Times Style Magazine and contributed her creative vision to brands such as GAP and Theory, all the while perfecting/sourcing her personal collection of impeccably-fitting denim. These days, she not only has an established denim line with a cult following called The Only Jane, but a must-read newsletter about, what else, denim! Last week, she reached out to me—and 18 other fashion insiders—to unveil our top fall picks. With a roster of experts like Jennifer Alfano, Leandra Cohen, and Becky Malinsky, it was no surprise to discover some of the season's most coveted styles, specifically these by B Sides, Auralee, Loulou Studio (reportedly, the happy medium between straight-leg and wide) and Toteme (barell leg, baby!). I want them all!

$250, cos

On the fringe with Chloe, Tod's and Ulla Johnson.

1. The Garment knit tank, $295, modaoperandi.com

2. AGOLDE leather blend pants, $350, netaporter.com

3. H&M jacket, $74, hm.com

4. Jenny Bird ring, $110, shopbop.com

5. Cos clutch, $250, cos.com

6. Toteme heels, $780, mytheresa.com

London's sweater weather forecast is warm and fuzzy--and refreshingly comfortable, too. Fall's latest and greatest are rooted in oversized silhouettes, like the cashmere J.Crew, above, slouchy J.W. Anderson turtlenecks (below) and statement pieces like this, this and this! P.S. Expect to see lots (and pops!) of knit bandana-like scarves too as temperatures dip!

$128, river island

Love the very Chloe cape situation here.

1. River Island faux leather jacket, $128, riverisland.com

2. AGOLDE jeans, $230, netaporter.com

3. Jenny Bird earrings, $118, shopbop.com

4. Dorsey bracelet, $295, dorsey.com

5. Cult Gaia clutch, $448, neimanmarcus.com

6. Toteme boots, $920, neimanmarcus.com

I'd be thrilled if you mistook this for a photo of me, but it's actually my twin sister Coliena. She's a smidge slimmer than I am and is wearing the 3.1 Phillip Lim dress I've been coveting. She scored it through CAKE, the new invite-only membership that grants thousands of dollars in credits for the most desirable in-season styles. Just to set the record straight: I was the one who got her the membership! So, that makes the 3.1 Phillip Lim dress partly mine, right? Seriously, the way it works: to join CAKE, you have to be invited by a current member (that's me!). The $100/year membership gives you $$$ to shop go-to brands like Jenni Kayne, Cara Cara, Another Tomorrow, Veronica Beard, CO, and yes, 3.1 Phillip Lim, among a robust and quickly-growing roster. At this point I have just a limited number of invites to share with you, my loyal readers. You can sign up HERE and enter my name Marlien as your sponsor! I recommend doing it ASAP while there are still some spots left.

If you missed out on the Alexa Chung x Madewell collaboration, specifically the above epic suede blazer, a few sizes have just been re-stocked. Go get 'em here! Or, you can just pounce on the just-launched Staud x Wrangler collection, below, featuring a few updates to bestsellers from previous joint ventures, giving us another chance to swoop up what sold out so quickly, like the baggy jeans (now offered in 6 colors!) and oversized denim jackets. Speaking of oversized, did you see Coach's clasp-frame clutches for Spring 2025, below? (In case you didn't get the memo, Coach is totally cool again. Check out its last-quarter results, if you don't believe me!) Too bad my kids don't have those cute stickers lying around the house anymore, otherwise I'd steal them and put a few on one my bags for fun! In the meantime, I can replicate the look with this and this. TGIF!

Much like NYC-based Lizzie Hadfield, above, I plan to (unapologetically) wear my toe-baring Khaite sandals well into fall and employ a chic coat to stay covered-up--along with some just-launched cool-weather styles from H&M, including the textured blazer, below, the coated black skirt, the pocketed utility jacket, and the studded chiffon dress.

$89, h&m

The fringed cuffs are everything!

1. H&M fringed sweater, $89, hm.com

2. H&M skirt, $74, hm.com

3. Bottega Veneta earrings, $1600, mytheresa.com

4. Apparis clutch, $65, neimanmarcus.com

5. Staud boots, $495, shopbop.com

It's refreshing to see that New York Fashion Week thus far has shifted away from the need for flamboyant outfits. This season, the focus has turned to a more real-life approach, with street style embracing everyday t-shirts and button-downs, along with, of course, classic denim. But make no mistake, the t-shirts and jeans on display are the equivalent of your Sunday best, rendered in perfectly-cut proportions, primo fabrics and the most-flattering washes. The most coveted examples include this holy grail TWP white t-shirt, these Tibi jeans (pictured below), this St. Agni tank top, and this belted denim Madewell jacket (last pic): These staples are not complete with standout accents like this Khaite belt, these studded Simon Miller flats, this Tiffany Elsa Peretti cuff, and these must-have loafers by The Row. P.S. I love the white head-to-toe Proenza Schouler, pictured below, that mitigates the brainwork of assembling an outfit!

Photos: Vogue, Sandra Semburg