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complementary brown color with the opposing blue hue.
The color spectrum would be so proud.
It is an interesting time to back o昀昀 of the sun-absorbing
back for a softer alternative. So, why now?
“Everyone’s trying to get into the fall mindset,” says
Caitlyn McMenamin, Executive Assistant Operations at CK
Collections in Fairhope, Alabama. “There are really rich
greens and wine colors on the forefront—especially at CK
Collection this season. A lot of texture and patterns.”
The new fall lines, including that of French Dressing
Jeans (FDJ) carried by F & M Casuals in Fairhope reinforces
that belief. The season has a plethora of earth tones, with
brown hues leading the way. The autumn clothing seems
to add warmth and natural depth without sacri昀椀cing black’s
sleek look. As for textures, materials such as suede, leather,
satin, and even knits can make brown out昀椀ts look rich and
expensive in the hands of top designers.
Mid-century fashion sense forbade blue and black colors
being worn with brown. It was considered fashion suicide,
with “arbiters of good taste” declaring the “two dark neutrals
FROM TOP: COURTESY FRENCH DRESSING JEANS / F&M CASUALS; BOOTS—COURTESY CK COLLECTION
Fall colors
lends itself
a feeling
of casual
elegance.
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