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Horse keychain purse accessory

New York Fashion Week just wrapped up, while Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks are gearing up to roll out.

However, there are a few trends already in stores. Think a moodier fall palette with pops of leopard print and brown fur coats.

After a summer of sheer ballet flats and “tennis core,” people are ready to get cozy. The best part? All of the trends can be paired together to create the perfect outfit.

Here are four things to add to your closet for a functional and fashionable fall wardrobe.

Bag accessories

Last year, actress and singer Jane Birkin passed away, and people began to look extra closely at the way she adorned her namesake Hermès bag with knickknacks. She took the prestigious bag and made it wearable and whimsical for her everyday activities.

The bag charm trend has been brewing ever since, but especially right now. Take any bag in your closet and make it your own with a letter monogram charm or lucky horseshoe.

Leopard print

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Straight leg leopard print jeans

Leopard print is running wild again. But, truthfully, the print never goes out of style. For fall 2024, it’s back in the form of skirts, jeans, bags, sweaters and more.

If you’re feeling extra spotty, try layering leopard on leopard.

Suede

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Runcati men’s suede jacket

I know that suede isn’t new or groundbreaking, but editors at GQ are saying that the texture is coming to the front of men’s fall fashion trends in outerwear and sneakers. For women, try suede skirts, boots and purses.

The possibilities are endless!

Anything burgundy

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Suede burgundy bucket bag

Word on the street is that burgundy is the color of the season, coming in hot in leather bags, flats, tulle skirts, belts, outerwear and silk pieces. The rich wine color, paired with leopard print, makes for a moody fall outfit.

Make it fun and enjoy a glass of Burgundy wine in your burgundy silk dress.

Email Lauren Cheramie at lauren.cheramie@theadvocate.com.