Sepia, ochre yellow, fresh whites, rich chestnut, chocolate brown, terracotta and cinnamon brown take our wardrobe straight into Autumn. Farah Baig explores the best of Bally and ETRO for some inspo. The weather is finally cooling down in the region, and with the onset of October’s anticipated pumpkin spice lattes comes another exciting factor – the changing of wardrobes. We’re ready to put away our bright summer fits and step into fall with much-loved seasonal hues, beautifully interpreted by big fashion brands. This month, we’re particularly enticed by the evocative FW23 collections of the renowned brands Bally and ETRO. Let’s explore the brands’ runway collections; we’re sure you’ll find inspiration, and perhaps even some of these fits in your closet very soon. fashion Womanthismonth.com 66 September 2023 ETRO Fall/Winter 2023 ETRO’s creative director, Marco De Vincenzo, creates a compelling dialogue with the FW23 collection. The roots of ETRO are in fabric and print: tartans, cravatteria motifs and, of course, paisley. All of it comes back this season framed by a new sense of precision, by a psychedelic proclivity for sharp cuts and the rhythm of patterns. Things come together instinctively, as long billowy dresses are paired with droopy, chunky knits, and androgynous trousers and vests are mingled with silk blouses. Tailoring is tall and precise, in opulent fabrications. Necktie motifs swarm on enveloping coats with contrast prints on the inside. Denim pants peek-a-boo, hinting, indeed, at a radical look. ETRO being a whole world, elements of home furnishing are borrowed, with blankets wrapped on light dresses. Fringes dance along the hem of chunky polos and scarves, while applique gives argyle knit a three-dimensional charm.
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