Grand Prix: Equestrian-Inspired Fashion

Classic. Chic. Traditional: All words to describe equestrian style. Each Fall season we see the presence of equestrian style, especially in footwear. We expect equestrian designs from brands like Gucci and Ralph Lauren, but we are also seeing a trend from new designers becoming more inspired by the equestrian industry, riders, and most importantly the Horse. When it comes to decades of designing equestrian inspired fashions, including waist defining jackets with suede elbow patches and figure flattering pants with horsey hardware, Ralph Lauren has no equal. After seasons of chains, zippers and extraneous embellishments, handbags are having a minimalist moment. Look for refreshingly simple saddle bags that can hold all of your electronic devices that you carry from the office. History repeats, and the classic equestrian look is one that will never go out of style. 

Step lively. From tailored jackets to dressed-up jodhpurs, fall's equestrian-inspired looks will have you riding high. You don't have to own a horse or know how to ride one to get away with wearing equestrian inspired fashion. Everything from ruffled blouses, tailored coats, laced boots and riding hats are available to add a new dimension to your wardrobe. 

For my equestrian-inspired look, I'm wearing a Ralph Lauren ruffle button-up; studded, black pants from Madison Bleu; Enzo Angelini's brown suede boots and a green statement necklace for the some sparkle. 

Below are some examples of what to look for and where to find it; before you know it; you'll be trotting around town in a whole new outfit.

1. Draper Equestrian Hat at Modcloth

2. Hermes Silk Scarf

3. Quilted barn jacket at Harrods

4. Snaffle bit bracelet at Caracol Silver

5. Gold Stirrups Brooch at Harold Cox and Sons Jewellers

6. Bustle Riding Jacket at Saks Fifth Avenue

7. Roberto Cavalli Ruffle lapel blouse

8. Black Horse shoe buckle belt

9. Cole Haan saddle french purse

10. Equestrian continental wallet by Ralph Lauren

11. Brown suede stirrup belt

12. Stuart Weitzman freedom equestrian boot

13. Suede patch stretch jodhpur

14. Proenza Schouler tall riding boots

xoxo,

Kat