Even in the Before, pre-fall was a disjointed, mostly digital season. Some brands used it to double-down on essential items. Others considered it as a testing ground for ideas that may filter into fall shows. As such, synthesizing the pre-fall collections came down to finding noteworthy takeaways as opposed to overarching themes.
Despite the slowdown of the pandemic, pre-fall 2021 gave us a lot to digest, from the quirky layering at Louis Vuitton to the slinky bias dresses at Proenza Schouler. Here are the items, mini-trends, and novel ideas that are occupying our minds from the pre-fall 2021 season.
Close Knits
Colorful, matching knit sets from Chanel, Dior, Gucci, and others are a stretchy and stylish alternative to WFH sweats.
Suits, Squared
There was no shortage of tailored toppers in the pre-fall collections, but the most interesting were the cropped, boxy jackets at Nina Ricci and Ganni. A nice, roomy shape for sitting all day.