A new dawn
New York designer Wes Gordon doubled his effort to update classic knits this season by cropping the proportions of an ivory crewneck and pairing it with a woven bias-cut skirt.
Wes Gordon skirt, $1,790, sweater, $1,250 through www.wesgordon.com. Hunter boots (worn throughout), $165 through www.hunter-boot.com. Peter Bauer rings, $345 each through www.peterbauersilver.com. Leather Works by Jolene purse, $115 through www.leather-works.ca. Photographed at St. Anns Provincial Park Cape Breton, N.S.
The root of the matter
Playing up autumn’s fringe fascination, Rag & Bone created bombers, vests and bags festooned with thick, shaggy tendrils of nappy yarn.
Rag & Bone vest, price on request through www.rag-bone.com. 424 Fifth skirt, $349, sweater, $129 at Hudson’s Bay (www.thebay.com). Beaufille ring set, $100 through www.beaufille.com. Photographed in Uisage Ban Falls Provincial Park.
Long view
Elongated silhouettes like the hip-covering cuts employed by Michael Kors this fall offer bigger canvases for interesting degradé-dye details; this extra-lengthy sweater was layered over a maxi-dress in a lighter, gauzier fabric.
Michael Kors sweater, $1,275, dress, $3,995 at Michael Kors (www.michaelkors.com). Photographed at White Point.
Now streaming
A statement skirt such as 424 Fifth’s burnout version in bold red gives a classic cable-knit jumper corresponding wow factor.
Mulberry sweater, $1,350 at Mulberry (www.mulberry.com). 424 Fifth skirt, $149 at Hudson’s Bay (www.thebay.com). Peter Bauer ring, $345 through www.peterbauersilver.com. Photographed in Uisage Ban Falls Provincial Park.
Big country
For an alternative to standard autumn coats, consider a voluminous, super-chunky sweater of uncommon luxury; this one, by Hermès, boasts an oversized funnel neck and extra-broad ribbing.
Hermès sweater, $4,595 at Hermès (www.hermes.com). Angela Grace brooch, $100 through www.angelagracejewelry.com. Peter Bauer ring, $345 through www.peterbauersilver.com. Photographed at White Point.
Ship shape
The often-sleek lineup from Calvin Klein Collection was overflowing with atypically earthy options this season, including dresses tailor-made for damp days at sea.
Calvin Klein Collection dress, $3,495 (U.S.) at the Calvin Klein Collection boutique on Madison Avenue in New York (212-292-9000). Peter Bauer pendant, $398 through www.peterbauersilver.com. Photographed at White Point.
Rock star
Nothing’s cozier (or quite as protective) as a wrap-style sweater. Ground haute versions such as this one from Sid Neigum by pairing them with a pair of rubber or leather boots.
Sid Neigum wrap sweater, $560, skirt, $725 through www.sidneigum.com. Boots, $388 at Roots (www.roots.com). Beaufille necklace, $150 through www.beaufille.com. Photographed at Black Brook Beach.
East meet weft
Unexpected weaves like the black and red mix of this handsomely flared Comrags coat give everyday outerwear welcome oomph.
Comrags coat, $895 at Comrags (www.comrags.com). Dress, $259, clutch, $599 at Tiger of Sweden (www.tigerofsweden.com). Peter Bauer pendant, $498 through www.peterbauersilver.com.
Styling by Odessa Paloma Parker. Makeup and hair by Robert Weir for Tresemmé Hair Care/judyinc.com. Special thanks to the Destination Cape Breton Association and the Keltic Lodge. To plan a visit to Cape Breton, go to www.cbisland.com and www.kelticlodge.ca.
This story originally appeared in the September 2014 issue of Globe Style Advisor. To download the magazine's free iPad app, visit tgam.ca/styleadvisor.