Blog: Crossroads Style

Boucle may conjure up images of your fancy great-aunt, Nan, but there are modern looks around it too, and it’s a style we welcome back this fall. In today’s post, let’s talk about fresh takes on boucle.

First off, we can’t talk about boucle without pointing out the iconic brand it’s associated with: Chanel. The looped yarn texture of boucle screams of the famous design house. And with that reputation, it’s no wonder that other designers repeatedly replicate the look of their popular boucle jacket. In fact, one of my favorite Crossroads purchases is a green boucle jacket by Zara that has serious Chanel vibes.

Because boucle is expected at a traditional brunch in the Upper East Side, it’s made modern by simply mixing it with more casual pieces like jeans, band t-shirts, tank tops, puffer vests, western boots, and patent leather booties. These pieces take boucle from stuffy to everyday chic.

Keep scrolling to see exactly what we mean.

The last photo is one of our favorites because it introduced us to the boucle sweater! Adding that to our fashion wishlist now.

These are just a few of the fresh takes on boucle that stood out to us, but we’d love to see your boucle looks too. Tag us on Instagram @crossroadstrading and we may even feature you on our brand feed. Or stop into any of our stores to find your own boucle piece. You’ll even find Chanel ones from time to time!

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We’re always torn about cold weather. On one hand: well, it’s cold. On the other hand, we finally get to wear our favorite outerwear, and we love each hand-picked piece dearly. For example, the duvet coat is a dream. It’s the coat we reach for when we want to feel like staying in bed all day. It envelops us in warmth and comfort.

Because of the bulk of the duvet coat, we usually keep the layers underneath close-fitting and simple, like leggings or straight-leg denim and long-sleeve tees or turtlenecks. We also think a pair of chunky boots really complete the look.

Keep scrolling to see some excellent, cold weather-ready examples below.

Great looks, right? They’re why we’re so convinced the duvet coat is a dream, and why we love to see them on our store racks and in our closets. We’re looking to buy and sell them in the months ahead, so visit any of our store locations to find the coat of your dreams. And don’t forget to check out our fall selling guide to see other trends we’re planning to wear this fall and winter.

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It’s one of the 30 trends in our seasonal selling guide, so today we’re sharing some serious inspiration with our favorite fringe looks for fall.

Fringe is not a one-note trend; it can be worn from casual to formal with lots of options in-between. Don’t believe us? We’ve got proof! Below are 7 different ways to style fringe this fall and beyond.

Casual

There’s no reason why fringe can’t be worn with a t-shirt and backpack. See evidence here.

Elegant

Fringe is more than quirky and fun. It’s quite beautiful in eveningwear and even bridalwear.

Rock ‘n Roll

In bold colors, with dramatic length, fringe gives off major rockstar vibes.

Retro

Go 100% retro by adding pinned-up hair and strappy heels.

’70s

This suede jacket is the best example, matched perfectly with high-waist pants and a halter top.

Western

Western-style fringe is at its best in rich earth tones and soft leather.

High Fashion

Didn’t expect fringe at this fashion level? Think again. This beaded cape with a fringed edge is breathtaking.

Those are just 7 of our favorite fringe looks for fall. Feeling a fringe fever coming on? Shop or sell your own fringe pieces in any of our store locations this season. And if you want to sell your clothes to us this fall, but aren’t located near any of our stores, try our Sell by Mail option instead!

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Some fashion pieces are next-level, dramatic, and eternally classic. Case in point: the always-amazing leopard coat.

I personally know that mine is brought to the front of my closet at the very first hint of fall chill in the air. I prefer the over-the-top fluffy ones, but I’ve seen beautiful versions in other printed fabrics, like silk and fleece.

In fact, the leopard coat is such a fall favorite that it almost always makes our Fall Selling Guide, just like it has this year.

If you want to see the leopard coat out in the wild for your own style inspiration, we’ve rounded up a few great looks below. We think you’ll see why every closet can use one this fall season and beyond.

Along with the always-amazing leopard coat, see our latest selling guide to learn the other 29 fall trends that made the cut. Then, clean out your closet for the new season and sell and shop with us! Turn those no-longer-loved pieces in your closet into cash or store credit for your fall wardrobe refresh. You can easily find your nearest Crossroads store location here.

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For the last year, Crossroads has been committed to putting Black-owned fashion brands in the spotlight. It’s a tough process to pick only a few favorites because there are so many to choose from!

We continue to feature brands each week on our Instagram feed, so be sure to follow along. Here are the 4 brands we featured in August:

1. Something by Sonia

The brand @somethingbysonjia is led by none other than @sonjiawilliams of Project Runway fame. We think she’s perfected the paperbag waist, as seen in her Nala Paperbag Short shown below. Visit the website here.

2. souk + SEPIA

Black-owned @soukandsepia is a stylish marketplace of curated products from around the globe, including clothing, shoes, accessories, and home décor. They ship directly from top factories around the world and pass along savings of up to 80% off original retail! Visit their IG feed to see more.

3. Tu Creative

Label @tu-creative is sold from an Etsy shop you have to visit. The label sells t-shirts designed and handmade in Memphis, Tennessee. Besides popular message tees like the one shown here, its sitcom reference tees are a big hit too.

4. CISE

@cise.store is an LA-based clothing line that’s been on a mission to create “stronger threads for a stronger community” since 2010. Their Protect Black People line shown here is a stunning example of their poignant and powerful pieces. Shop CISE here.

This blog post has put only 4 Black-owned fashion brands in the spotlight, but there are many more on our Instagram feed. You can also join us back here on our website next month when we feature our September picks!

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