35 Fall Buys That Everyone With Good Taste Is Buzzing About

They've arrived! After months of waiting, the fall/winter 2025 collections are finally landing in stores, so it's time to report on the best pieces to buy. We may have dissected the runways nearly six months ago, but now, we're actually observing which items are becoming are creating the most buzz, and we're pleased to say that there are a number of pieces that have managed to break through as *the* ones to know. From the IG stories of fashion people to the Substack feeds of your favorite tastemakers, everyone with good taste is talking about these few standout items.

Whether it's the new Alaïa flats that are already in Elsa Hosk's closet and reaching viral status, the tassel belt that everyone will be copying from the fall runways and styling over their coats, or the bright funnel-neck windbreaker that's set to dethrone leather jackets as fall's go-to outer layer, these are the most buzzed-about fashion buys of the moment and they're set to define the fall, if not the rest of 2025. Continue on to see our master list of the forward-looking pieces that are making their mark on style right now.

Even the most neutral wardrobes are being interrupted with a bright red windbreaker.

Insider-adored shirting label The Anteros is making its foray into pants, and the easy drawstring pair is everything we could have imagined.

Alaïa

Fishnet Slip-On Shoes

Sporty, just-dropped, and already on Elsa Hosk—the latest Alaïa flats are teeming with It-item potential.

TOTEME

Lounge Large Leather-Trimmed Suede Tote

Fashion people's new favorite workhorse tote.

KALLMEYER

Victoria Draped Stretch-Jersey Maxi Dress

Technicolor tones are set to be major (sorry, traditional fall hues).

Tory Burch

Peep-Toe Pumps

PROENZA SCHOULER

Bronwen Checked Twill Shirt

Ready or not, plaid is coming for your wardrobe.

Madewell

The Longline Straight Jean

Fall '25 is all about dark indigo rinses.

KHAITE

Livia Small Studded Suede Tote

TOTEME

Cotton and Silk-Blend Crepon Turtleneck Blouse

VERAFIED

Clutch Shoulder Eclair Bag

It transforms from a shoulder to a top-handle to a clutch, so it's like getting three bags in one.

Heaven Mayhem

X Freja New York Julia Bag Charm

A bag charm that's surprisingly elevated.

Prada

Old Gabardine Blouson Jacket

ZARA

Zw Collection Flowy Balloon Pants

Trust me, everyone will continue to style their genie pants well into the fall.

B-Low the Belt

Julian Belt

Boring belts are so 2024.

Proenza Schouler

Tee Sock Boots

Flat sock boots appeared all over the runways at TWP, Fforme, and Alberta Ferretti.

SLOAN

Wool Long Cardigan Coat

To tie over the above coat.

Marlies Grace

The Marlies Clutch

If it features with a tassel detail, I guarantee it will be in a fashion-person's cart.

Banana Republic

Cotton Poplin Cowl Neck Tunic

Sperry X Aritzia

Slim Boat Shoe

All about the colorful laces.

Massimo Dutti

High Neck Technical Puffer Jacket

The Row vibe on a Zara budget.

PVC

Boxy Cotton Shirt Ver.2

Pastel button-down shirts are the trendier basic fashion people are styling with jeans.

Well this looks expensive.

Reformation

Carolina Silk Skirt

The only question you'll have is which color to order.

FLORE FLORE

Purple Steffi T-Shirt

This just in: royal purple is set to dethrone baby pink.

Tory Burch

Field Sneakers

Low-profile and suede—Tory Burch just perfected the '70s sneaker.

SIEDRÉS

Polca Oversized Corduroy Jacket

She's not like the other suede jackets out there.

ME+EM

Sheer Rib Double Layer Top

Clogs have never looked cooler.

ZARA

Zw Collection Lace Halter Top

Everyone owns this top—for good reason.

Brooke Callahan

Tie Pants

Worth putting your jeans aside for.

Savette

The Symmetry Leather Shoulder Bag

The bag your most in-the-know friends have on their wish lists.

Ossa

Orbit Phone Strap Wristlet