The Global Guide: Fall 2024 Trends to Shop Now

Your ultimate guide to the season’s top trends, featuring must-have pieces from the Borderfree brands, available at your fingertips.

After a summer of white color palettes, rodeo-ready Western pieces, and preppy polo aesthetics, the fashion calendar is officially turning a page… and that can only mean one thing. It’s time for a fall refresh!

With a seasonal transition in sight, Borderfree’s shopping editors have been working hard inside the trend laboratory (otherwise known as our office HQ) to confirm this season’s major trends for menswear and womenswear. 

Some serious research later (studying the Autumn Winter ‘24 runways and the sidewalks of buzzword fashion capitals around the world, including recent street style at Copenhagen Fashion Week), we’ve correlated the fashion data to break the code to next season’s key looks.

With new color palettes, key pieces to invest in, and significant trends to secure, reorganizing your closet will be as seamless as ‘one-tab-open’ online shopping — all thanks to a whole world of choice.  

With a mix of men’s and women’s pieces to shop, everything is already waiting for you on our global shopping hub — including exclusive deals from our fashion friends to help with your closet reorganization. Our only advice? Stay ahead of the curve and tick it off your to-do list today. 

Here’s what you need to know — including which part of the world to shop from… 

Off-piste on the street

High performance on the slopes, even higher performance on the sidewalk — the trend forecast (and the weather forecast) loves this cozy case study. Traditional fair-isle knits, aprés-ready athleisure, and down-packed outerwear are gliding into a city nearby you. 

Find key pieces — padded boots and retro ‘80s-inspired motifs — from labels such as our French heritage favorites Fulsap and Repetto.

 Fulsap: silk scarf tole

Fulsap: Arctic chapka

 Fusalp: Atila coat men’s

Fusalp: boots men’s

 Maison Kitsune: Fairisle cardigan

Repetto:Gentiane boots

Dark brown (special mention: leopard print)

The fall palette has been decided: this season, we’re in tones of brown. Confirmed on the Autumn Winter ‘24 runways, key styles include leather pieces and ultra-soft knitwear, also marking the return of everyone’s favorite print: leopard.

We suggest styling the feline favorite with tonal browns to create a neutralizing effect. Think minimalism from Bulgarian label By Far and prints from London-based Never Fully Dressed.

Maison Kitsune: Fox head cardigan men’s

Maison Kitsune: Chiru sneakers men’s

LandsEnd: waterproof coat men’s

NFD: Lucia shorts womens

By Far: Amber Bear bag womens

By Far: Carres Pumps womens

Knitwear that does more

It’s a tale as old as time — knitwear is back for fall. You already know your merino from your cashmere, your cable-knit from your fine yarn. However, this season’s take is adding a twist to your cozy formula. Expect expressive silhouettes that add fun layered elements, including favorites from Scottish label Johnston’s of Elgin, Paris-Mongolian Kujten, and experimental Parisian elegance from.

Maison Kitsune: sweater men’s

Souer: AMANI JUMPER

Never Fully Dressed: Red Fringe Holly Cardigan

JoE: Reversible Cashmere Milano Stitch Collar Jumper

Kujten: Sweater tita

The classic cotton shirt 

As closet classics go, this one stays at the top of the list. Reflecting this season’s preference for classic patterns, the checked cotton shirt is a versatile style for easy-layering outfits. 

Looking to vintage men’s casualwear with a relaxed, modern style, expect flannel plaids and fleeces from labels such as Frank & Eileen that add a touch of relaxed California to even the coldest of days. 

LandsEnd women

Frank & Eileen shirt

Landsend men

LansEnd flannel jacket men

Texture, texture, texture

Cooler temperatures mean more clothes to layer — a seasonal treat we’re taking advantage of. Trending textures (faux fur, shearling, yarn, and fringing) will turn our outfits into a sensory experience. 

Layer softer pieces from labels such as Fulsap, PacSun, and Kuitjen. (Top tip: if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, simplify the look with a single statement piece.)

Fulsap: Arctic chapka

By Far: Fringed satin shirt

PacSun: Seychelles clogs

Kujten: Miko jacket

Souer: Fusil vest

Leather weather: coats and pointed-toe pumps edition

Two trends, one textile: the forecast confirms, it’s officially leather weather. This season’s standout coat choice is leather outerwear, with womenswear also enjoying an uptick in pointed-toe leather pumps — a great formula for one-textile outfits. 

To shake it up, go for runway-inspired unexpected colorways — we’re investing in playful pumps from By Far to match our leather coat this fall.

By Far: Milena leather jacket

LandsEnd: jacket mens

NFD: Leather coat

 By Far: Ridge pumps

New In: old-school heritage patterns

Traditional weaves are trending, with tweeds, argyles, and herringbones aplenty — making aesthetic reference to the old-school styling of traditional Great British country clubs. 

Perfect for both men’s and women’s styling, we’re adding pieces like Maison Kitsune’s mohair knit and a traditional Scottish tartan scarf from Johnston’s of Scotland to our casualwear rotation.

Kitsune: Mohair cardigan men’s

JoE: tartan scarf unisex

Power hour tailoring: 

Email subject line: this season’s tailoring trend. CC: the Autumn Winter ‘24 runways. This fall, wide-fitting silhouettes and masculine aesthetics are adding power to the everyday for both men and women.

To style this trend, focus on layers of draped textiles and wide silhouettes (shoulders and legs).

Soeur: Cameron trousers women’s

Suit Direct: Marc Darcy tie men’s

Frank and Eileen: blazer

Summary

From new textures and cuts (fun faux fur and fringing, leather, and draped tailoring), to trending patterns (leopard print, ski-inspired fair isle, and heritage weaves), your seasonal hero pieces are waiting on our global fashion hub. Ready to ship to your corner of the world, enjoy fashion with fuss-free delivery — the only thing you need to remember is to check our exclusive deals to get the most out of your discovery.