Xenophile

X is is for xenophile, a person who is attracted to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs. We are fortunate to have designers from across the globe offering the most exquisite pieces this autumn. Some were inspired by their mother lands, while others took cues from abroad. World cultures were celebrated on the fall runways! Argentina, China, Egypt, France, India, Japan, Peru, Russia, Scotland, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S. were represented, among others!
At top of post:
designs by
Alithia Spuri Zampetti,
via The Coveted
Above:
Gucci Autumn ad campaign
At left:
Gucci Fall runway details
Anna Sui
Runway photos courtesy style.com except where otherwise noted.
Chado Ralph Rucci
Chloé
Christian Lacroix Couture
D&G, via nymag.com
Dries van Noten
Duro Olowu
Alexander McQueen,
via nymag.com
Giorgio Armani
Erin Fetherston
Etro
John Galliano
Leonard, via nymag.com
Junya Watanabe
Kenzo;
this image and next courtesy nymag.com


Roberto Cavalli
WHAT TO BUY: IDEAS
- Something Asian-inspired, like a kimono or an origami-fold dress
- An animal print or two
- A Spanish lace piece
- Bead-embellished blouses or bags
- A patterned dress or coat

IN THE STORES
TOPS:
Anna Sui Woodcut Berries print silk voile blouse,
at shopbop.com
Lauren Ralph Lauren Priya animal printed cotton sateen shirt,
$89.50 at ralphlauren. com
Fuzzi embellished floral paisley print top with sequin detail,
at Neiman Marcus
Maharishi blouse.
Visit emaharishi.com
DRESSES
At right:
Anna Sui Moonit Birds sleeveless faux wrap dress with jacquard pattern,
at shopbop.com

Above: Zucca Japanese cupro chiffon shell top.
Visit lagarconne.com.


At right:
T-Bags print knot front dress, at shopbop.com
Corey Lynn Calter Francesca Navajo silk ruffle dress, at Kitson Boutique, L.A.
Catherine Malandrino Deep V Southwest color block dress, at shopbop.com
Above: kimono dress from victoriassecret.com

At left:
Another Important Culture Russian-inspired dress
Forever 21 Hanna Tribal tunic
More literal takes on the trend:

Get Cutie Spanish Ladies dress,
at asos.com
Twenty8Twelve Brittany tank dress.
Go to shopbop.com
ACCESSORIES
Gucci Babouska shoulder bag,
at Bergdorf Goodman
Muxo purple Gramercy bag handmade by Camilla Alves (yes, Matthew McConaughey's baby mama!)
Visit shopkitson.com.
Matthew Williamson beaded shoulder bag, at net-a-porter.com

Which country or culture do you think provided the most inspiration for fall?
Are you a xenophile?

Enjoy the holiday weekend, darlings!