Fall is fast approaching and we’re already keeping our eyes peeled for the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes, sweater weather and the first sign of fall’s hottest new trends. Whether it’s popular colors that are popping up on Fall/Winter 2024 runways or aesthetics that are trending on Tiktok, our editors are so excited to share some of the latest trends in fashion, home décor and crafting! Just as the trees are preparing to shed their leaves ahead of cold autumn weather, we too are ready to shake off the trends of summer (Bye-bye, Tenniscore!) in favor of fresh looks.
Brat Green
While citron was trending earlier in the year, lime green is having a major moment mostly due in part to Charlie XCX’s new album, Brat. Featuring an album cover in this bold hue, the trending color reflects the unexpected and youthful vibe of the album and is already showing up on social media platforms like Tiktok as a playful color to incorporate with accessories, makeup and home décor. It’s important to note that this color also echoes the shift from 90s style trends to an early 2000s aesthetic, where bright colors, sequins, glitter and other attention-grabbing details were key.
Bookworms Unite
A more accessible cousin of the Dark Academia trend of years past, the book club aesthetic is all about taking your love of literature and announcing it to the world. Show it off with book-themed accessories and clothing, such as fabric book and Kindle covers, embroidered sweatshirts that show off your love of romance novels or DIY bookmark charms. We’ve been seeing this trend primarily from creators on Etsy and can’t wait to see it reflected in sewing and quilting patterns that all types of readers will love.
Very Velvet
Photography: Kimberly Payne
It’s no surprise that velvet remains a trending fabric for fall and winter, as its warm, luxe feel elevates both garments and home décor. While last year saw velvet trending in gorgeous jewel tones, prepare to see a switch to earthier shades such as caramel and rust, which combines both the growing popularity of toned-down neutrals and modern minimalism; these colors are predicted to show up predominantly in home décor. If you’ve never sewn velvet before, don’t miss our article from Kimberly Payne on time-saving tips for tackling this tricky fabric.
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
Every Halloween, you can find one trending spooky season movie that seems to be more popular than others. A few years ago, it was Hocus Pocus. Last year saw a huge rise in aesthetics inspired by Practical Magic. And this year, we’re already seeing Beetlejuice-inspired looks across multiple clothing brands, no doubt due to the upcoming release of the long-awaited sequel. Look for bold black and white stripes, bizarre Halloween décor (sandworms and other Tim Burton-esque motifs) and dramatic red lace as seen on Lydia Deetz’s iconic wedding dress.
Mix and Match
Pattern mixing has been off and on in its popularity over the past decade but this time, we’re seeing a move towards pattern mixing in quilting specifically. The key to pattern mixing is balancing large and small prints and patterns in your quilt. Focus on choosing one large main print, and one or more smaller prints to balance out your quilt, as too many large prints can be overwhelming and too many small-scale prints can end up getting lost. Tie your patterned fabrics together with a shared color palette, such as a rich collection of autumnal fabrics in colors like evergreen, mustard yellow, and ivory. If you’re new to pattern mixing, you might enjoy this article from Rebecca George.
Modern Minimalism Meets Classic Prep
Noted by Etsy in their back-to-school trend report, classic preppy styles are trending in children’s clothing and school necessities, this time with a modern, minimalist twist. Featuring more muted colors for Fall, the prep school look of polos, jumpers and Mary Janes is toned down and given a more homespun feel with fabrics like linen and knit and crochet cardigans and vests. We also see this trend reflected with older kids as well, as brands like Modcloth and Unique Vintage aim for librarian-inspired looks of yesteryear in their fall collections.
Doubled Up Denim
Photography: Ashlee Cole
Another early 2000s revival, the denim-on-denim look is trending in both casual and dressy looks (perhaps inspired by Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s matching denim ensembles from the 2001 American Music Awards). This full-denim look sees denim button-downs combined with trendy bootcut jeans or dresses that feature long sleeves and midi-length skirts for fall. One easy way to add some extra denim into your wardrobe is taking a thrift store find and adding a fresh creative element, like Mary Beth Temple’s flare jeans makeover here or Sadie Metter’s black denim jacket redo in this issue.