Tall prairie grass meadows, warmer layers and beautiful locally made boots for fall – it all looks appealing this season. Minnesota brands specializing in comfort footwear are kicking off the transition to cooler temperatures. They are part of the trend towards lighter earth tones that are popping up in the fashion landscape.
Grasshopper
Ted Baker floral dress, $140; Rag and Bone Quilted Jacket, $230, nordstromrack.com; Mayfair sand boot, $99, wetknotusa.com.
Cultivated
Topshop jacket, $80, nordstrom.com; Bailey beanie, $40, and Club Monaco knit top, $80, both nordstromrack.com; midi skirt, $180, bananarepublic.com; Nu Buc Cedar 11-inch clog boot, $385, svensclogs.com.
First in the series
Topshop Green Polyester Jacket, $91, nordstrom.com; Free People blouse, $99, plaid pants, $45, both nordstromrack.com; Abilene Butter Classic 6-inch Moc, $310, redwingshoes.com.
field hand
Wool and cashmere cardigan, $90, Walter Baker cable dress, $20, nordstromrack.com; scarf, belonging to the stylist; Quetico tall in maple, $290, www.stegermukluks.com.
Shorn
L’Agence wide-leg pants, $70, Boss green duster, $190, wool gingham jacket, $140, all nordstromrack.com; Torrey boot, $70, minnetonkamoccasin.com.
Photos: Zach Hagen, hagen-creative.com; creative director/stylist: Barbara Schmidt, studiobstyle.com; hair and makeup: Allison AuBuchon, mooretalent.com; talent: Gabi, ignite-models.com.