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Americans call it Pre-Fall, here in the UK we call it… summer wear

Americans call it Pre-Fall, here in the UK we call it… summer wear
15 August 2012
Ian Michael Turner
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Ian Michael Turner
15 August 2012

Pre-Fall. You may be wondering “what is that”? It is perhaps an unfamiliar term to many outside of fashions inner circles, but one that is fast gaining popularity and credibility amongst the big labels and brands, and is seemingly here to stay.

Pre-Fall is the term used for the collections dropped by many big fashion houses and brands typically in May/June, which are meant to bridge the gap between summer and autumn, and also feed the habits of serious fashion junkies. These drops, a relatively new concept originating in the U.S., comprise clothes that still have a summery look and feel but are for cooler climes. So, in essence, Pre-Fall collections are the perfect British summer wear.

Pre-Fall’s key lies in layering, and is also intended as an inspiration point for the in-between season period giving consumers a taste of what to expect from the main AW collections. A good tip to keep in mind for pulling off the Pre-Fall look is to build around darker hues and add a splash of colour here and there.

With hopefully two months of British “summer” left, here at The Upcoming we took a look at super cool web retailer The Corner to bring you our “how-to” guide to dressing in a layered Pre-Fall style. A cheat sheet, if you like, as the added bonus is that The Corner is currently having a fabulous on-going SS sale featuring cult designers such as Rick Owens and Damir Doma, meaning that you can shop this look guilt free – almost.

 

1. MARNI

Long dress

£615 NOW £369

 

2. DRKSHDW by RICK OWENS

Denim trousers

£206 NOW £82

 

3. ANN DEMEULEMEESTER

Leather outerwear

£1,585 NOW £634

4. DAMIR DOMA

Long sleeve jumper

£205 NOW £82

5. ANN DEMEULEMEESTER

Ankle boots

£825 NOW £ 330

6. ANN DEMEULEMEESTER

Sneakers

£415 NOW £168

7. HAIDER ACKERMANN

Knee length skirt

£335 NOW £134

8. VANESSA BRUNO

Short sleeve jumper

£270 NOW £108

9. THAKOON ADDITION

Cardigan

£294 NOW £148

 

10. PROENZA SCHOULER

Short dress

£520 NOW £208

 

11. FELICITY BROWN

Top Collection

£145 NOW £88

 

12. MUGLER

Long sleeve jumper

£1,080 NOW £432

 

13. SERGIO ROSSI

Closed-toe slip-ons

£610 NOW £288

 

14. ANTONIO MARRAS

Casual trouser

£365 NOW £148

 

15. 3.1 PHILLIP LIM

Short dress

£580 NOW £232

 

16. THEYSKENS’ THEORY

Coat

£560 NOW £224

Ian Michael Turner

Visit The Corner here.

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