In the Mood for Texture: Fall’s Richest Fabrics Are the Main Event
If fall had a love language, it would be texture. This season, we’re seeing a shift from simple silhouettes to tactile statements—think plush velvets, chunky boucle, soft shearling, and smooth, structured leather. It’s less about what you wear, and more about how it feels.
Let’s be clear: texture isn’t just detail. It’s the drama. The movement. The quiet luxury that speaks volumes with zero logos in sight. Here’s how we’re leaning into the season’s most touchable trend—and the pieces that bring it to life.
1. Velvet Is Having a Royal Moment
Velvet always returns in fall, but this year it’s bolder. From structured velvet blazers to fluid pants and midi dresses, the key is contrast: pair velvet with cotton basics or crisp shirting to keep it grounded.
Style Tip: Add a kitten heel and a swipe of burgundy lipstick for a night-out look with minimal effort.
2. Bouclé Everything
Chanel made it iconic, and now bouclé has gone full-street-style. The cozy-yet-polished texture adds instant sophistication to outerwear, skirt sets, and even handbags.
Style Tip: Layer a cropped bouclé jacket over a graphic tee and wide-leg trousers for contrast that works.
3. Shearling That’s Not Just for Snow Days
This season’s shearling is more urban than après-ski. Think luxe-lined mules, sculptural coats, and accessories trimmed in soft fuzz that whispers fall without shouting cozy.
Style Tip: Try mixing shearling accessories (like a clutch or lined bootie) with a sleek, minimalist outfit to keep it modern.
4. Leather With a Twist
Butter-soft, sculpted, ruched, or crinkled—this isn’t your stiff biker jacket leather. Designers are giving leather a softer identity in dresses, midi skirts, and shirt jackets.
Style Tip: Go tonal. Pair leather with wool in the same hue for an elevated fall palette.
5. Corduroy Is Cool Again
No longer a ‘70s throwback, corduroy has gone from vintage to vanguard. Look for oversized trousers, sharp blazers, and shirt jackets that give a nod to the past, with today’s tailoring.
Style Tip: Treat corduroy like denim. It’s just as versatile and feels twice as cozy.
If your fall wardrobe feels flat, texture is the upgrade. It’s luxurious without being flashy, current without being trendy. Whether you’re dressing for an event, a meeting, or your Monday mood, choose pieces that invite a second look—and maybe even a second touch.
🖤 Ready to add a little feeling back into fashion?