Haute Living’s RAC Shopping Guide: Suede

Fall is around the corner, and in preparation for the season we’re setting our sights on the perfect trendy-but-classic layers, knits, overcoats, accessories and more to take us through the season. This year, Fall is all about florals, lace and fluid silhouettes with a nod to 70s hippie glamour: think wide leg pants paired with a lace, high-neck Victorian blouse (a look that is both on trend and appropriate for South Florida). Suede on suede is also a prominent trend this season, but translating a head-to-toe suede look to South Florida (cue the fans, please) can be challenging. Instead, we suggest investing in key pieces, like a suede mini skirt in a rich cognac color, or a handbag like Chloe’s Faye shoulder bag. Styling Fall trends in warm weather is all about balance: just a touch of suede, cashmere or heavier fabrics with airy, lighter pieces that speak to this market year round.

Fall don’ts begin with anything masculine or androgynous. When shopping this season, embrace uber-feminine silhouettes, fabrics and prints. A mod mini dress that can be styled countless ways, or a suede handbag in an earthy tone like camel, olive or rust will be the perfect go-to for day-to-night dressing.  We’re particularly lusting over accessories in rich textures and fabric, and color palettes like cognac, camel, rust, olive, burgundy, navy and shades of purple like aubergine and magenta.

1. Tom Ford
   Classic suede shirt
   Price: $4,990
   Available at netaporter.com

2. Saint Laurent
   Tasseled clutch
   Price: $2,695
   Available at farfetch.com

3. Alexandre Birman
   Stiletto sandals
   Price: $720
   Available at farfetch.com

4. Alejandro Ingelmo
   Woven-Back Pointy Bootie
   Price: $537
   Available at Neiman Marcus

5. Joseph
   Clan suede midi skirt
   Price: $1,095

6. Lizzie Fortunato
   Double Take Suede Collar Necklace
   Price: $290
   Available at Neiman Marcus

7. Salvatore Ferragamo
   Nepal suede loafers
   Price: $720
   Available at matchesfashion.com

8. Brioni
   Perforated-tip suede belt
   Price: $412
   Available at matchesfashion.com

9. Rolex
   Price upon request
   Available at Design District

10. Jerome Rousseau
    ‘Flicker’ black suede pump
    Price: $595
    Available at jeromerousseau.com

11. Lanvin
    ‘Field’ jacket
    Price: $4,995
    Available at barneys.com

12. Tomas Maier
    Suede and leather weekend bag
    Price: $1,455