8 Editor-Approved Places to Shop for a Chic Fall Closet

I fell in love with NYC in the fall, and not for the reasons you might think. The changing leaves and brisk autumn air are a mere backdrop to the fall fashion show of Manhattan’s stylish set. The sidewalks transform into a runway, and the subway turnstiles welcome the transition from summer linens to the rich, sumptuous fashions of autumn.

Strutting down Third Avenue is the classic New Yorker, dressed in a pair of ‘90s-inspired blue straight-leg jeans and a cashmere crewneck topped with the fall staple: a belted trench coat. I’ve never seen a better sweater-and-jacket collection than the ones on Manhattanites. I study their fall fashion choices, such as pairing an old-money barn jacket with a pair of flared trousers or how they know suede looks its best on a chic ballet flat or a slouchy hobo bag. With expensive-looking taste, I’d bet the NYC fall fashion person shops at these eight brands. And they just so happen to be my favorite fall fashion brands too.