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As summer comes to an end, particularly as strange as 2020 has been, one of the only things that brings solace is the arrival of fall fashion. But our ideas about what constitutes as style for the season have evolved over the decades. Take a look back at the trends that have stood the test of time plus the ones that made briefer appearances.
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1950
In 1950, Audrey Hepburn was still three years away from winning an Oscar for her breakout role in Roman Holiday. But that didn’t stop her from sporting this printed fall ensemble for a fashion spread.
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1951
French designer Jacques Heim favored pleated coats and skirts for his autumn collection in 1951.
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1951
Likewise, Christian Dior employed a fuller skirt silhouette in his fall 1951 collection. The early ’50s often saw a fall ensemble completed with a coordinated hat or headpiece.
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1952
Actress and singer Edie Adams opted for high-waisted, black denim with a checkered top during her October 1952 photo shoot alongside her pet Boston Terrier.
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1953
Once again, Dior’s fall collection favored boxy coats and distinguished headwear.
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1954
Two junior league models showed some September skin by pairing their high neckline tops with skirts and shorts, as opposed to longer wool coats.
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1955
Before you mistake this for another standard coat-and-hat ensemble, consider that Givenchy’s fall and winter collection took a major risk. The drawstring design at the top and bottom of the velour coat made for an eye-catching aesthetic choice.
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1956
This was the year that Grace Kelly became Princess of Monaco after she married Prince Rainier III. Here, she wears a burgundy velvet hat and slate gray suit for a November trip from the United States to France.
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1957
Designer Nina Ricci’s fall collection got creative in the details of this fall fashion staple.
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1958
Towards the end of the decade, designer Guy Laroche reinterpreted the wool coat trend (somewhat) by raising the waistline and adding fringe detailing to the front of the dress.
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1959
Actress Jane Russell sported a chic airport look as she departed from London, decked out in a fur coat, ornate hat, and several bracelets. Is this why it’s called a runway?
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1960
The ’60s brought a major cultural shift away from the conventional. Brigitte Bardot brings that mentality to her fall fashion, including a long fur coat, patterned stockings, and modern bangs.
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1961
October 1961 saw the release of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, thus revolutionizing the little black dress for any season. Audrey Hepburn dons the iconic LBD for one of the film’s promotional photos.
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1962
Actress Sophia Loren accessorized her look with an ascot around the neck, adding a modern twist to a classic ensemble.
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1963
Designer Norman Norell took traditional elements, including wool and plaid, and constructed a three-piece outfit. A cape and fuller pants, as opposed to peacoat and skirt, gave this look a modernized twist.
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1964
Julie Andrews, poolside in November, wore capris and a casual high-collared blouse for a free-spirited ensemble.
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1965
If loving Barbra Streisand’s leopard print trench with a slit down the side is wrong, who would want to be right?
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1966
Jane Fonda’s newsboy cap, braids, and mod dress (with pockets!) give her fall look a playful vibe.
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1967
In the late ’60s, British supermodel Twiggy set the tone for much of the decade’s street style. In this hooded dress, alongside Jenny Russell and Diane De La Roche, she brings the mod movement to the forefront.
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1968
Emilio Pucci embraced the mod and hippie trends of the decade with his fall line. Goodbye plaid, hello prints.
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1969
By the end of the ’60s, coats were shorter and no longer exclusively wool or argyle. Hair was taller, belts abundant, and leather boots entering the fold. This progression is on full-display in Dominique Chombert’s fall/winter collection.
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1970
September 1970 saw the arrival of an iconic TV series and its ultra-stylish star. After The Mary Tyler Moore Show premiered, every “career woman” had a closet full of menswear-inspired trousers and were ready to toss a beret into the air at a moment’s notice.
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1971
Cardin’s ready-to-wear collection showcased looks such as this oversized plaid skirt and matching cape, styled with a high-waisted belt.
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1972
Olivia Newton-John’s all-white leisure suit brought effortless fall flair as she walked around London.
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1973
The linen power suit continued to gain traction in Saint Laurent’s ready-to-wear collection.
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1974
Givenchy gifted the world with this red snakeskin leather jacket, outfitted with a red fur trim, along with matching hat and gloves. This streetwear would certainly make…a statement.
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1975
Just a year shy of this former couple’s film collaboration A Star is Born, Barbra Streisand and Jon Peters are delivering peak ’70s style with a beige-laden outing.
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1976
Faye Dunaway’s turn as a high-power news woman in Network earned her an Oscar—and a place in the pantheon of of fall fashion inspo.
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1977
Jerry Hall walked the Yves Saint Laurent show in a red velvet leisure suit and beret, as a printed ascot draped her right shoulder.
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1978
Diane Keaton has always been known for raising the bar of menswear-inspired looks. Here, she channels boyfriend Warren Beatty in a corduroy suit. (Are they wearing the same belt?!)
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