The Joy of Fall Fashion

As the leaves take on fiery hues and the air begins to get crisp, there's an undeniable excitement that accompanies the transition into fall. It's a season that invites us to refresh our wardrobes, embracing cozy layers and rich textures. Celebrating fall fashion is all about combining comfort with style, and as in recent years, there's a growing emphasis on sustainability in 2024. 

But there’s no need to feel overwhelmed by mindful shopping: you can actually have more fun hunting for stunning eco-friendly fashion for fall than you would at your go-to retailers just by visiting your local luxury consignment shop. Here’s why focusing on pre-loved designer items is perfect for making your “fall inspo” a reality.

Fall 2024 Fashion Trends

In 2024, fall fashion trends are showcasing an array of ensembles that blend nostalgia with modernity. Many designers are focusing on a soft, romantic aesthetic characterized by ethereal fabrics and muted color palettes to create fall looks. Other key trends include oversized coats, layered knits, and flowing dresses intended to create a dreamlike blurred effect. We’ll also see a resurgence of voluminous silhouettes, including pants, skirts, dresses, and blazers with exaggerated shapes, along with plenty of bold color play, fringe, and lingerie-centric pieces.

Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Shop Luxury Consignment

Fortunately for the environment and your conscience — as well as your sartorial budget — fall fashion trends lend themselves particularly well to luxury consignment shopping. The bold, lavishly textured, one-of-a-kind items that dominate the fall 2024 collections can often be found in consignment boutiques. These retailers are treasure troves of inspired autumn statement pieces and capsule wardrobe staples alike, such as oversized coats, intricate sweaters, and timeless accessories. 

All of these not only reflect the season's look-at-me trends, but also offer a sense of individuality that fast fashion, already a profoundly harmful industry for people and the environment, simply cannot match. What’s old is always new again, and no season is more reliable for intuitively fearless fashion picks — the perennial skirts, boots, jackets, sweaters, suits, and drama — than fall. 

At the same time, luxury boutiques lend themselves equally well to timeless neutral underpinnings or exteriors that you’ll love as much for their fall aesthetics as for their proud place in eco fashion. 

Other 2024 Sustainable Fashion Trends to Know About

Beyond keeping valuable items out of the landfill and supporting small independently owned businesses, shopping luxury consignment allows you to take part in other distinct sustainable 2024 fashion trends as well. 

• Eco-friendly materials. Designers are increasingly turning to biodegradable textiles such as organic cotton, alternatively spun polyester, linen, silk, wool, and jute. These materials reduce the environmental impact of fashion production and help promote a circular economy.
• Upcycling. Upcycling involves transforming old or discarded clothing into new, high-quality, and wholly unique items. This trend not only reduces waste but also encourages creativity and individuality in fashion. If you aspire to be a fashion designer or just enjoy making your own clothes or accessories, look no further than luxury consignment for the best materials.
• Transparent supply chains. Consumers are increasingly demanding transparency in the fashion industry's supply chains. Brands that provide detailed information about their production processes, labor practices, and environmental impact are gaining favor with eco-conscious shoppers. Supporting these brands is even easier when you simply avoid fast fashion and opt for pre-loved luxury, much of which comes directly from designer labels that offer transparency and ethical manufacturing processes.

Fall 2024 is an exciting season for fashion, with trends that emphasize both style and sustainability. Luxury consignment shopping is a perfect way to embrace these trends and the season, offering access to unique, high-quality pieces that are kinder to the planet. As you refresh your wardrobe for the season, consider the benefits of luxury consignment and other sustainable fashion trends to make a positive impact on the environment while looking fabulous.

Get Sustainable, On-Trend Fall Fashions With North Shore Exchange

North Shore Exchange (NSE) is a nonprofit luxury consignment shop that offers pre-owned and pre-loved designer furniture, clothing, vintage jewelry, and accessories. Our expert Merchandising team carefully inspects all products to ensure authenticity, so you can shop for discount luxury items with complete confidence. 

By shopping at NSE, you are truly shopping not just for sustainability, but for other humanitarian causes as well. Our philanthropic efforts support Chicagoland charities serving children and families living in poverty. We also offer grants to Chicagoland organizations that address the critical needs of hunger, homelessness, and abuse. Your best autumn deal won’t just be the one-of-a-kind item of your dreams, but one you’ll appreciate all the more for its power to do good in your community.

NSE is also happy to accept your luxe fashion and home items to be sold on a consignment basis. We offer complimentary home consultations to help you decide what to consign. If you prefer, you can send photos of your items to us or schedule a Zoom session to discuss the items you’re interested in consigning.

We pay competitive consignment rates, so you'll get the best price for your pre-loved designer items. We sell 85% of the items we receive, and most of them sell within 30 days at full price.

We also pay out quicker than other resellers, so you'll get a check for your sold items sooner. 

So don’t wait — create an account with us and start consigning today!