Style Sumptuary is all about getting the latest fashions while still keeping your wallet (and credit card limit) under control. But before hitting the streets, malls, and online stores for potential purchases, I figured in honor of NY Fashion Week and Labor Day sales vastly approaching, we should cover what trends to watch for Fall 2009.

For the Fellas…

Classic Pea Coats FTW!
The stylish man can NEVER go wrong with a pea coat. I really cant recall a time when they were out of style in the Autumn/Winter months.

Ninja, What?
A trend that’s growing heavy in Japan and is now making its way to mainstream America courtesy of Jay-Z’s “Run This Town” video… Goth Ninja.

Many people don’t realize the influence fashion has on music and vice versa. We already know Jay said “ALL BLACK EVERYTHING” and any trend Kanye picks up is bound to be big, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if the hip hop community and the streets embraced this one BIG TIME this winter!
**You heard it here first…**

Soldier Salute
A trend that is growing with both men and women’s lines is the military jacket. I find this one to be quite a pleasant coincidence since military jackets were the late, great King of Pop’s fashion of choice. So fellas AND ladies check for this one this Fall.

For the Ladies . . .

Still Exploring the 80’s but Androgyny is Key . . .
Keep it feminine with a masculine edge is what Fall/Winter 2009 is all about. From Rocker chic to Military Strong…

Cut-It-Out
Sliced, diced and shredded has made a come back for the Fall so get those vintage tees and ripped jeans ready!

Sidebar: *Must have sucked to have on the same dress at the same event…*