Fall Fashion: Fresh Prints, Fierce Furs, and Glints of Glam

CITY CHIC: Six stylish Chicagoans, ages 28 to 65, hit the streets to show off this season’s top trends. PLUS: 18 must-haves for your fall shopping list

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Fresh prints, fierce furs, and glints of glam are among the trends you’ll be seeing this season. Whether you aim to overhaul your wardrobe or add just a few key pieces, see below for more inspiration—from the runways to the streets of Chicago—and fall’s best clothing and accessories.

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A SPRINKLE OF SPARKLE

“Embellishments soften and dress up the silhouette. It's playful, elegant, and cool.”
—Elise Bergman, 28; Clothing designer, Bucktown

Embellished rayon and polyester knit top, $330, and embellished satin and tulle skirt, $330, Cynthia Rowley, 810 W. Armitage Ave. Nylon socks, $8, American Apparel, 39 S. State St. Suede sandals, $225, BCBG, 1714 N. Damen Ave.

From left: Dior, Bottega Veneta, and Jason Wu

Crystal NECKLACE, $425, Swarovski, 540 N. Michigan Ave.

Lanvin crystal-embellished satin CLUTCH, $1,590, net-a-porter.com

Diane von Furstenberg beaded silk COAT, $995, dvf.com

Photography: (Bergman) Taylor Castle, (all others) courtesy of vendors

This article appears in the September 2012 issue of Chicago magazine.

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