I loved the understated luxury of the fall collections. Fabrics are lavishly textured and a treat to wear—whisper-soft cashmeres from Lora Piana, silky Etro plaids, tone-on-tone Luciano Barbera wools.

As for key trends, the structured jacket made a grand statement on runways at Jil Sander and Dolce & Gabbana. Longer skirts are back too, deftly executed by newcomer Pauw from Amsterdam. The little black dress showed up everywhere in a myriad of romantic forms—laced, ruffled, even bejeweled. From day to evening, everything for fall feels exciting and chic.