30 Edgy Pieces an Editor Is Loving This Fall

last updated 17 October 2022

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From barely-there, seductive sheer pieces to oversize leather jackets, edgy aesthetics are leading the charge this fall on and off the runways. Every flavor of style has its moment (nineties minimalism ruled last year, and the timeless-leaning clean-girl aesthetic had its shining moment earlier in the spring), but the pendulum has finally swung over to experimental, "rough around the edges" fashion. The profile of fall 2022 edginess entails lots of leather and skin-exposing tops, with a touch of Y2K nostalgia, and street style pros like Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa have embraced the look in full force. Consider me sold.

At the top of each season, I like to create a mood board of outfits and photos that set the tone for how I'd like to dress, and so far, it's been filled with all of the cool-girl pieces currently buzzing around. My personal style has always had a trendy slant, but for fall, I fully intend to pick up as many leather and moody black pieces as possible. Below, see the results of my recent shopping trip around the web—from indie labels to established brands. Keep scrolling to see the items defining my edgy fall aesthetic.

Zara

Wide Leg Buckle Jeans

Dream jeans.

Lioness

Steinway Mini Dress

When in doubt, leather (or at least faux leather) will always look sophisticated in the fall. Big pockets take this dress over the edge.

Coucoo

Jani Bodysuit

Every since this brand popped up on my IG feed, I've been browsing its cool bodysuits like crazy.

Nasty Gal

Cargo Style Maxi Skirt

Don't sleep on Nasty Gal!

Rotate Birger Christensen

Alda Lace-Up Faux Leather Straight-Leg Pants

These are the type of pants Destiny's Child or Britney Spears would wear in the Y2K golden era, and I'm quite here for it.

Jenny Bird

Sofia Choker

Not only is this necklace incredibly glamorous, but it's also super lightweight on the neck, so you'll barely realize you're wearing it.

Sultry Virgin

Black Strap Bra

Just give me the entire set.

Zara

Denim Corset Top

Like I ever needed a reason to buy more bustier tops.

Rotate Birger Christensen

Beca Asymmetric Cutout Jersey Dress

There are no words to describe how good this dress is.

Zara

Western Belt Ruched Midi Skirt

This looks so expensive.

Fanci

The Bloody Groom Top

Vietnam-based brand Fanci is at the forefront of edgy fashion. Its pieces are a mix of saccharine ruffles and see-through fabrics that land right in the middle of cool and trendy.

New Balance

Blue 2002r Sneakers

The distressed detail is major.

Paloma Wool

Ysma Rose Print Ruched Pants

At least my pants won't be boring.

Christopher Esber

Polar Orbit Stretch-Mesh Cropped Top

For the next few months, going-out wardrobes will be all we can think about. I'm starting early.

Jw Anderson X Run Hany

Mesh Top

Cool layering tops like this are an essential this fall.

Jaded London

Khaki Parachute Cargo Pants

Good parachute pants have been on my wish list for a minute.

Zara

Oversized Tie-Dye Shirt

Big Loewe energy here.

Isabel Marant Étoile

Burgundy Naerys Midi Dress

Wear this to work, on a dinner date, or for a special occasion.

The Frankie Shop

Hane Croc-Effect Faux Leather Bomber Jacket

While designers have been all over the leather bomber jacket, interpreting it in various forms, this take by The Frankie Shop in navy croc print stands out from the rest.

Reese Cooper

Khaki Gathered Waist Trousers

Team baggy pants for life.

Maygel Coronel

Erica Dress

Midriff cutouts aren't anything new, but this series of exposing cutouts in dress form has been a fresh silhouette taking off this season.

Kathryn Bowen

Slashed Mesh Blouse

Seductive and cool.

Nasty Gal

Faux Leather Bandeau Cargo Jumpsuit

I mean, how good is this?!

Maison Margiela

Tabi Split-Toe Leather Loafers

This gender-neutral take on the split-toe Tabi silhouette is really everything.

Marine Serre

Gray Arthropoda Trousers

No one but Marine Serre could make pants this cool.

Isa Boulder

Lace-Up Ladder Stitch Cotton Polo Sweater

So chic.

Coperni

U.F.O Leather Top Handle Bag

Sculptural handbags always transform an outfit for the better.

Bottega Veneta

Leather Pumps

A splurge that's so worth it.

Diesel

Grey De-Velop-FS Denim Jacket

Thanks to Glenn Martens, Diesel is an It brand right now.

Jimmy Choo

Blake Pointed Toe Wedge Boot

Metallic boots are a big part of my fall aesthetic.

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Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. While going to school at Columbia University in New York City, she got her feet wet in the fashion industry interning at Elle magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and New York magazine's The Cut. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. There, she worked on a multitude of projects, including styling inbook feature stories for New York magazine's print issue, writing and pitching market stories for The Cut, and serving as fashion lead for The Cut's branded content. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter. Now she is a fashion market editor for Who What Wear, focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her duties as a fashion market editor, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times. But once the computer goes down and the emails turn off, she's likely eating her way through Koreatown, hunting down vintage furniture, scoping out new outrageous nail designs to try, or taking a hot cycling class.