Autumn is always bittersweet for me. It means crunchy leaves, gorgeous colours, and luscious fall accessories. But it also means that winter’s evil wrath is nearing closer. Considering the fact that we cannot fight Mother Nature, there is only one thing to do. Forget about our imminent hibernation and instead, embrace everything that is fabulous about this season – including beautifully chic fall gloves! This year, they’re retro, versatile, and oh so fun. Channel your inner bombshell with long lengths and fur-trimmed versions, or keep it casual with short, wrist grazers. Look for luxe textures like cashmere, suede and velvet. You can look posh and stay cozy too.

1 Driving Gloves - The Quilted Driving Gloves by Rag & Bone, $280. Available at Shopbop
2 Fingerless Gloves - 3.1 Phillip Lim long fur gloves, $350, at Shopbop
3 Luscious Leather - Diane Von Furstenberg Alina Leather Gloves, $185, at Shopbop
4 Cozy Chic - Lord & Taylor Cashmere Bow-Embellished Long Gloves, $45
5 Old Glamour - Diane Von Furstenberg Clarissa Leather Gloves in fuschia and black, $188, at Shopbop
6 Animal Print - Kate Spade Migonette Haircalf Long Bow Gloves, $245

By: Sophia Loffreda, Montreal
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Fall might be the fashion world’s favourite time of year. It’s not too cold that you have to sacrifice style for function, but there’s just enough chill in the air to justify a new coat. Colour blocking brights, mixed patterns, fur, and texture took center stage on the fall 2011 runways, so don’t be afraid to stray from basic black—there’s enough time for that once winter hits.

(left to right)
1 H&M Waistcoat, $59.95 | 2 Joe Fresh Plaid Coat, $89 | 3 Forever 21 Toggle Button Jacket, $39 | 4 Anthropologie Sweeping Swing Coat, $498 | 5 TopShop Spot Print Jacket, $110 | 6 Zara Zip-Up Coat, $139

By: Sara Constantineau, Toronto
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