Top Trends

Neiman Marcus Style Advisor Alex Yanez showed off top trends for fall recently at Fashion Valley:

• Global Chic: Blanket coats, denim, leather, fringe and tribal necklace make for a rich, multi-cultural mix.
• Gray Matters: The cool color this season, especially mixed with touches of cranberry and blood red.
• Greens: Olive, loden, and shades from grassy to forest green.
• Knit Dressing: Pair a cozy poncho or knit moto jacket with a suede skirt for texture.
• Outgoing Outerwear: “Chubby” cashmere jackets, big fur scarves, vests, and puffer coats.
• The Clutch: It’s the “it” bag this fall. The most versatile are big bags by day folded into envelopes by night.
• The Year-Round Bootie: Whether studded, perforated or fringed, the boot is ubiquitous this fall.
• Trousers: A range of options from grey flannel to gauchos and culottes.
• Statement Necklaces: The bigger, the better! Collar several for maximum impact. Mix gold and silver for a unique look. (619.542.4450, www.neimanmarcus.com)