Aritzia just dropped its Pre-Fall Collection, and it's a big one. We went through the whole drop, all built around transitional dressing, and pulled the pieces actually worth your attention. Expect a lot of midweight cashmere, a couple of standout trenches, and enough denim and tailoring to build most of a fall wardrobe from one collection. Here's everything we're adding to cart, organized by category so you can shop what your closet needs first.
Tailoring gets its own moment here, with two blazer options that cover most of what you'd actually need one for. One is the brand's long-running go-to, the kind of blazer that works over jeans or trousers without overthinking it, and the other brings a slightly updated cut for anyone who wants something a little newer in rotation.
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GENERATION BLAZER - CREPETTE™ | $248
Japanese crepe classic-fit single-breasted blazer
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PRODUCER BLAZER - EVERSENTIAL™ | $248
Softly structured classic-fit single-breasted blazer
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STANDOUT BLAZER - CREPETTE™ | $248
Softly structured Japanese crepe slim-fit blazer
Cashmere is everywhere in this drop, and for good reason. There's a go-to crewneck that's become a bit of a repeat purchase, a mockneck for cooler days, a shortsleeve cardigan that bridges warm and cold weather better than you'd expect, and a couple of essential-level sweaters built to be worn on repeat all season. For lower-effort layering, there's also a cozy fleece half-zip and a matching hoodie for the days you're not trying that hard.
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BARE CASHMERE OPUS MOCKNECK | $128
Lightweight 100% cashmere sleeveless mockneck sweater
Babatan
APPOINT SWEATER - WONDER YARN | $128
Half-zip oversized sweater
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BARE CASHMERE NOTEWORTHY SHORTSLEEVE CARDIGAN | $128
Lightweight 100% cashmere shortsleeve crewneck cardigan
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BARE MERINO WOOL ASPECT POLO SWEATER | $98
Lightweight 100% wool polo sweater
Wilfred
GOLIGHTLY CARDIGAN - WONDER YARN | $118
Knit crewneck cardigan with wide ribbed waistband
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ESSENTIAL CASHMERE METAPHOR SWEATER | $198
Midweight 100% cashmere mockneck quarter-zip sweater
Skirts and dresses round out the collection with a mix of everyday and elevated options. There's a versatile skirt that works from desk to dinner, a silk option for anything dressier, and a satin maxi that's an easy one-and-done outfit. On the dress side, two options cover both a simpler everyday silhouette and something a little more special-occasion.
Babaton
EMBARK SKIRT | $128
Drapey twill super high-rise maxi skirt
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ENTERPRISE SKIRT - EVERSENTIAL™ | $168
Softly structured high-rise pleated midi skirt
Wilfred
TINA DRESS | $168
Chiffon fit-and-flare maxi dress
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DIALOGUE DRESS - CREPETTE™ | $148
Japanese crepe V-neck micro fit-and-flare dress
Ten
PARLOUR SATIN DRESS | $148
Japanese double satin collared button-up micro dress
For everyday layering pieces, there's a slim poplin shirt that works equally well buttoned all the way up or worn open over a tee, a classic archive shirt that's stayed in rotation for a reason, and a silk option for anything that needs a little more shine. Rounding it out, a couple of simpler tops fill in the gaps for whatever the rest of an outfit is doing.
Babaton
INSTIGATE TOP | $88
Matte satin sleeveless turtleneck top
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ALTAR BUSTIER | $98
Softly structured twill bustier
Babaton
LORETTO BLOUSE | $118
Matte satin cowlneck blouse with tie detail
Wilfred
WINDMILL TOP | $110
Softly structured sleeveless boatneck top
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REGAL VEST - CREPETTE™ | $118
Slim-fit Japanese crepe button-up vest
This is where the collection earns its "pre-fall" label. Two trenches lead the pack: one in a classic city-ready twill that works from a chilly morning through the afternoon, and another with a slightly different cut for anyone who wants a longer, leaner silhouette. Beyond the trenches, there's a bomber for something more casual, and a couple of structured jackets for days that call for a bit more polish than a sweater alone.
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THE NIGHTINGALE TRENCH COAT - CITY TWILL | $248
Water-repellent relaxed Italian cotton twill trench coat
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JONES BOMBER - LEATHER | $550
Relaxed 100% leather bomber jacket
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OCULUS JACKET - CREPETTE™ | $235
Relaxed Japanese crepe bomber jacket
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ALLIANCE JACKET - EVERSENTIAL™ | $248
Softly structured relaxed anorak jacket with epaulettes
Wilfred
HIGHSTREET BOMBER | $248
Softly structured tweed bomber
Denim is doing a lot of the heavy lifting in this drop, with a mix of low-rise, high-rise and straight-leg options depending on what you actually reach for. There's a wide-leg pair with a lower rise that's easy to dress up or down, a high-rise straight cut that's about as close to a "your only jean" as this brand gets, and a nod to the '90s in a straight-leg fit with a slightly more relaxed shape through the hip.
Denim Forum
DENIM FORUM 004 HI-RISE STRAIGHT JEAN | $110
Non-stretch high-rise, straight-leg jeans made with 100% regenerative cotton
Denim Forum
DENIM FORUM THE ‘90S SNATCHED HI-RISE STRAIGHT JEAN | $110
Comfort-stretch high-rise, straight-leg jeans made with regenerative cotton
If jeans aren't the move, the trouser lineup here is just as strong. One pant has become something of a house signature at this point, showing up in nearly every core color rotation, while a satin version leans dressier for anything that needs a little more polish. There's also a cleaner, more tailored option for anyone building out office-ready pieces.
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THE EFFORTLESS PANT™ - EVERSENTIAL™ | $148
Softly structured high-rise, wide-leg pants
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SEVILLE PANT - CREPETTE™ | $148
Japanese crepe low-rise, wide-leg pants
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CLAREMONT PANT - CHINO | $110
Relaxed high-rise chino pants
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CONVOCATION PANT - EVERSENTIAL™ | $148
Softly structured drop-crotch pants
Babaton
DAYBREAK PANT - SWAY CREPE | $158
Mid-rise Japanese crepe pants
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