Fall and winter 2021/2022 fashion trends: get your clothes out of the closet!

October 23, 2021

What are the prevailing fashion trends for fall and winter 2021/2022, as we don't know where we'll spend the late fall and winter seasons? Will we stay home or will we be able to meet up with friends at work and beyond?.

Behaviors during the pandemic are changing the fashion scene in unprecedented ways and breaking with several established patterns. This is the second winter we've spent in an unusual way due to the pandemic, although some activities are already returning. Memories of the last two winters are primarily spent staying at home, with recurring lockdowns forcing an unprecedented use of leisurewear. Comfortable canvas and athletic trousers have had their moment. Fashion reflects emerging trends in everyday life and social behavior, hence the "golden age" of comfortable clothing, but remember – with nuances of elegance that combine classic design with a touch of modernity, providing a modern touch and breaking away from monotony and the obvious.

The post-pandemic period (if we can even talk about it) means that if you've been missing your beloved outerwear, now would be the perfect time to pull out your winter clothes and give them a new, creative twist, drawing inspiration from the global runways and shows of the autumn/winter 2021/2022 collection.

Looking at this season's fashion shows, the main fashion trends are focused on coats, hoods and jackets, so it's time for a big comeback of outerwear.

Leather and wool, two distinct trends for the fall-winter 2021/2022 season, are evident in the presentation of jackets and dresses. The garments are designed to accentuate the feminine silhouette. Accents of gold are prominent, as seen on the Burberry and Chanel runways, while Alberta Ferretti instead offers high-waisted trousers that can be worn with contrasting shirts. It's worth taking inspiration from the classic Fendi jacket and the two-tone Louis Vuitton hoodie.

What trends will dominate the fall-winter season:

1. Preppy style

College style adapted to the needs of an adult clientele, short school skirts are most often exchanged for pretty pleated midi skirts, suitable for the office (Max Mara, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini).

2. Reference to winter sports

The influence of white sports, mainly skiing, is evident, as in the shows of Vivienne Westwood, Thom Browne, Miu Miu.

3. The return of knitwear

Cable knit sweaters and other chunky patterns (Fendi, Altuzarra, Jil Sander).

4. Leather

We've already mentioned leather. Colors include black, light and dark brown, purple, and gold (Christian Dior, Hermès).

5. Glamorous style

Do you like to shine in society? Long sweaters, dresses, and warm woolen blouses adorned with all sorts of shiny materials will contrast the cotton tracksuits worn out of necessity last season (Carolina Herrera, Erdem, Isabel Marant, Prada, Valentino, Markarian, Givenchy).

There's enough inspiration for fall and winter 2021/2022 for everyone. Everyone can find something for themselves in the fashion houses' offerings for this season. The motto for the season is: stand out, feel comfortable, use your imagination, and throw those sweatpants in the drawer.

Joanna Czarnecka, Luxury Boutique