Burgundy Bound

Whether you call it maroon, oxblood, cordovan or burgundy, the dark red color that has become a staple in fall collections exudes autumnal richness and more. From red carpets to French wine, the color has a long history of being associated with the finer things in life, not to mention being the color of choice for esteemed institutions like Harvard and Gryffindor, Harry Potter’s assigned house at Hogwarts. And this season it takes top honors as the new must-have neutral. Combine the deep hue with a pop of golden mustard or cobalt blue for a classic collegiate look fit for the first day of school. Or bring sophistication and drama to the holiday party scene with a solid burgundy frock.

Storksak
diaper bag

Kallio cape

Fun & Fun

Paxley
sunglasses

Blune
sweatshirt

Milibe Copenhagen one-piece

Amberley London dress

Émile et Ida corduroy pants

Venettini
Mary Jane

Unruly Blue three-piece suit and shirt

Snack Time

When Karl Lagerfeld converted Chanel’s Fall ’14 runway into a grocery store stacked with double-C branded edibles, and newly-minted Moschino designer Jeremy Scott sent models down the catwalk in McDonald’s-inspired dresses, the designers confirmed what childrenswear has been cooking up for a number of seasons—haute cuisine is the new haute couture. The American Dietetic Association reports cooking with kids can help stir up an interest in trying healthy foods they would normally refuse. And while the latest cupcake and burger-inspired threads might lack nutritional value, the pupu platter of photo-real leggings, printed pajamas and chef-approved accessories might just be the key to getting budding Batalis and promising Payards into the kitchen.