So, What Comes After Brat Summer?
The boisterous adventures of Brat summer are coming to an end and you’re looking for something a little more demure for the pre-fall season. Here’s how to transition your summer palette.
- By: Dora Boras
- Photographed by: Nik Mirus
Are you eagerly awaiting fall or holding on to the last shreds of the feverish summer heat? Are you ready to let go of the carefree Brat attitude for the more contemplative mood of cooler temperatures? While everything is Brat, including your summer wardrobe palette, this is the guide to finding the right citrusy hue to transition your mood from the ferocity of summer to the blissful balance of the pre-fall season. Here’s a look at our best picks of the season in mens and womenswear.
Featured In This Image: JW Anderson sunglasses, Bottega Veneta mules, GCDS bag, Bottega Veneta sandals, Dries Van Noten gloves, Dries Van Noten scarf, Versace sunglasses, JW Anderson clutch, Ottolinger earrings, COMME des GARÇONS WALLETS wallet, LEVENS JEWELS earrings, Valentino Garavani heels, Paris Texas boots, Valentino Garavani heels, Bottega Veneta bag and Jil Sander bag. Featured In Top Image: Wales Bonner jacket, LOEWE sunglasses, Collina Strada ring, Collina Strada ring, Collina Strada ring, Salomon sneakers, BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE wallet, JW Anderson clutch, ISSEY MIYAKE tank top, Eckhaus Latta sunglasses, Prada mules, VEERT necklace and LEVENS JEWELS earrings.
From rich, emerald hues to delicate shades of daffodil yellow, the colors of pre-fall dressing are all about attuning to your mood. Bold eyewear from LOEWE punctuates your look with a blast of lush, verdant green. The Silver & Yellow Dipped Edelweiss Earrings mix an antique charm with an unexpected industrial feel, adding a rubberized coating of hazard yellow. The acid-yellow croc-embossed leather of the Stiletto Boots from Paris Texas conveys the sexy, lively atmosphere of summer in a classic—but impactful—high-heel silhouette. Statement accessories, such as the instantly iconic yellow canary clutch from JW Anderson and the playful Call Me Comma Regular Bag by GCDS, add luminosity to your look while keeping it cute. For those looking for a more ethereal sense of ease, the opera-length Yellow Long Gloves from Dries Van Noten are an excellent option for layering under lightweight tailoring, or with a dress for an impactful evening look.
Featured In This Image: Bottega Veneta shoes, BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE tote, LOEWE sunglasses, KANGHYUK hat, LOEWE sunglasses, BAPE sneakers, Marsèll shoes, Jil Sander bag, Marni tote, WOOYOUNGMI vest, Vivienne Westwood wallet and Marni sneakers.
Dressing during seasonal transitions can make you feel untethered. Find your end-of-summer frequency on the green-to-yellow spectrum. The Yellow Airbag Structured Hat from KANGHYUK is an adorable, canvas bonnet that gets a sporty update with bungee-style drawstring details. The Marni Yellow Logo Tote is perfect for showing your courtside spirit in its mock-jersey silhouette in lime green with a bluette rib-knit trim. The Green Beebee Clogs by Bottega Veneta enliven the Italian house’s signature Intrecciato pattern in Parakeet green rubber. If geometric patterns capture your vibe, the Green Prism Plus Mini Tote from Bao Bao Issey Miyake transforms the brand’s signature triangle appliques in a shocking yellow green.
- By: Dora Boras
- Photographed by: Nik Mirus
- Photography Assistant: William Daviau
- Retouching: Marc-André Dumas
- Prop Styling: Catherine Thibault
- Production: Kimberley Bulliman
- Date: August 22, 2024
