I Asked French Fashion Designers What to Wear in Paris in the Fall-Here Are the 12 Styles They Recommend

"Parisians pull out their jackets again, the cafés fill with conversation, and it's the perfect time to wander through the parks or along the Seine under golden light."

""We prefer fall dressing," says Paule Tenaillon, co-founder of luxury shoe brand Nomasei. "You can play with layers and accessories, compared to the summer when it's too warm.""

""The skies are often grey, which gives the city a moody charm. That's exactly why footwear becomes so important," says Marcel Nakam, co-founder of French shoe company Jonak Paris, suggesting shoes that can adapt to weather shifts, like loafers and leather ankle boots."

La rentrée returns Parisians to the city as temperatures cool and routines resume, filling cafés and streets with renewed activity. Jackets and layers reappear while fall’s golden light invites walks through parks and along the Seine. The shoulder season produces big temperature swings and often grey skies, making adaptable footwear like loafers and leather ankle boots essential. Classic pieces such as trench coats and suede jackets become core capsule items for travel and daily wear. Layering and accessories allow more play in outfits compared with hot summer dressing.

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