Fall 2011

>> It's the most wonderful time of the year: Resort and Holiday pieces are starting to trickle in to our favorite online stores. Here, we've scoured the web to bring you the best of the just-in pieces, from must-have Lanvin accessories to a mirror-print Givenchy skirt. Click through to shop those, and more, here in the slideshow.

>> Intarsia sweaters, fur-trimmed booties, and a dash of plaid — cozy up to the cold with these Nordic-inspired pieces. This season is all about texture, so don't be afraid to mix it up and pile it on. From Rag & Bone's tactile tartans (left) to APC's Fair Isle knits, Winter dressing never looked so chic.
Photo by Greg Kessler

>> Accessories line Meredith Wendell is relatively new — but its colorblock bags, quirky-chic belts, and geo-pop baubles are already regular fixtures on the pages of Vogue, Elle, W, Harper's Bazaar, and Marie Claire. Created in 2008 by husband-and-wife duo Meredith and Wendell German, the line features strong silhouettes, luxurious textures, and richly-vibrant color combinations — a sporty-luxe aesthetic that's right in step with the mood of recent seasons. "The color inspiration comes mainly from The Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia. I spent my childhoods there, and the Dorothy Draper-designed interiors are so vibrant and dynamic, it’s hard not to become inspired," Meredith explains. In fact, In fact, the Greenbrier is such a strong influence that in recent seasons, the Germans have traveled to West Virginia to shoot the line's lookbooks — lushly styled by friend and creative collaborator Beth Fenton — on the grounds of the storied hotel.

Here, a look at the current collection — including images from the Chris Brooks-shot lookbook, and a selection of pieces (priced from $220 to $1,900) currently available to shop online.

>> Whether leopard printed, color-blocked, or chicly rustic lace-ups are Fall's must-have boots, wear yours with thick-ribbed tights for a cozy, dressed-up look or pair with leather leggings for just a bit of edge. Here, we've rounded up 20 super-covetable styles; click through to shop them all.

>> Incorporate a little edge into your wardrobe — and get into the end-of-Fall spirit — with these prettified skull jewels. Whether in high-shine silver, soft rose gold, or studded with diamonds, these moody pieces look a little elegant, a little dangerous — and just right for the season. Here are our picks from the best pieces around — from Bing Bang's barely there studs to Pamela Love's candy-hued statement necklace (left). All here in the slideshow.

>> It's no secret that Waris Ahluwalia is into craftsmanship. The jewelry in his House of Waris line has always been made using traditional techniques, with everything — right down to the chains on the pendants — fashioned completely by hand. It should come as no surprise then, that Ahluwalia's debut scarf collection employs that same dedication to history and artisanal techniques. Superfine cashmere is hand-loomed and hand-embroidered in a precise honeycomb "Kundun" pattern, handwoven silks and gauzy silk-cotton are batik-dyed, block-printed, hand-dyed, or silk-screened, and hems are all neatly finished by hand. It's not just the attention to detail or the heirloom fabrics that make this new collection of scarves so appealing, however — it's also the gorgeous color combinations and striking graphic patterns. Though meant to be unisex (or, as Waris says, "We don't believe in unisex, just more sex"), it's easy to imagine these pretty prints and super-soft fabrics evolving into a collection of dresses, skirts, and blouses. Waris's next project, perhaps? It's a suggestion the designer seems to have heard before, but if it's in the works, he's not talking. When pressed, his answer is a shrug, a wry smile, and a quiet: "I hope not."

Click through the slideshow for an up-close look at the first season of House of Waris scarves, available online now at Barneys.com, as well as at Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, Dover Street Market, and Colette. Plus, a look at the House of Waris Fall 2011 jewelry.