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 boot in sand, $99, wetknotusa.com.
Cultivated
Topshop blazer, $80, nordstrom.com; Bailey beanie, $40, and Club Monaco knit top, $80, both nordstromrack.com; midi skirt, $180, bananarepublic.com; 11-inch clog boot in Cedar Nu Buc, $385, svensclogs.com.
First in the series
Topshop green polyester jacket, $91, nordstrom.com; Free People blouse, $99, plaid pants, $45, both nordstromrack.com; Classic 6-inch Moc in Abilene Butter, $310, redwingshoes.com.
field hand
Wool and cashmere vest, $90, Walter Baker cable dress, $20, nordstromrack.com; scarf, belonging to the stylist; Quetico large in maple, $290, 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.