As the sun dips lower and days grow shorter, you enter the most dramatic seasons of them all. Fall/winter is a time of nature-inspired melancholia. If summer was a night out, then winter is its introverted cousin of staying in with a book and a warm cup of coffee. Being the tail end of the year, the season also naturally makes us more reflective; offering a hindsight to the time spent and hoped for the future. This ambiance comes through in the colour palette of this sombre time - earthy rusts, golden ochres, deep greens, and smoky blues; tones that don't clamor for attention but rather embrace a quiet elegance.
Cord's latest collection, Afterglow Fall '24, captures this intimate spirit of fall and winter with timeless silhouettes, lush textures, and an opulent earthy palette that celebrates the quiet beauty of these months. The Afterglow collection is crafted for those who find warmth and meaning in life’s fleeting moments—those who cherish the subtle glimmers of joy that linger in their hearts. It’s a collection made for cool city nights, lazy evenings by the fire, and reflective walks through brisk, leaf-strewn streets. Cord has masterfully combined comfort with sophistication, creating pieces that speak to the senses.
At the heart of Afterglow lies a love for high-quality fabrics, chosen to offer warmth, texture, and versatility. Corduroy features prominently, with its velvety ribbed texture adding depth to jackets and blazers, making them ideal for layering without sacrificing style. Cotton, often associated with warmer days, finds new life here, balancing breathable comfort with winter’s layering needs. In a surprising twist, linen, typically a summer staple, is reimagined in denser weaves, allowing it to provide warmth and structure even in winter’s chill. Velvet and wool bring luxurious weight, from soft wool sweaters to plush velvet dresses that are designed for evening gatherings. Each material in the Afterglow collection has been chosen to cocoon the wearer in comfort, with style.
The colour palette in Afterglow mirrors the natural shades of the season. Rich hues of forest green, deep navy, and burgundy offer a grounding effect, while unexpected accents of hot pink and warm neutrals add some contrast. These colours are crafted into a range of silhouettes—dresses, shackets, co-ord sets, and blazers—that work harmoniously for both daytime wear and evening occasions.
The dresses, in particular, bring an air of graceful ease, with vintage-inspired midis and structured maxis that can be layered under coats or paired with boots for a classic fall look. Cord’s co-ord sets deliver on versatility and style, ideal for those seeking an ensemble that transitions easily from day to night. In plush wool and cotton, these sets allow you to mix and match pieces or wear them as complete looks. The collection’s shackets—an inventive blend of shirt and jacket—combine warmth with a lightweight feel, ideal for layering over sweaters or turtlenecks. Intricate patterns and thoughtful prints like landscapes, nature and animals weave stories of the season into each garment, giving the pieces a conceptually sound character.
Cord’s Afterglow Fall '24 collection takes what winter is all about seriously. The brand's established identity of creating statement pieces shines through in the collection. Powered by thoughtful material choices, craftsmanship and a colour palette that screams royalty, the collection strikes the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication. Keeping up to the name, Afterglow invokes freshness ignited by the crisp cold wind and a renewed sense of appreciation for the subtleties that winter brings.
Check out the new collection here.
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