It’s as though they were made for each other, like star crossed lovers. New York based brand, En Noir, more than appropriately seems to go hand in hand with autumn/winter and their latest collection for AW13 truly depicts the bewitching essence of the chilly season. Bluntly obvious by their brand name, the collection entertains a strong, basic color palette with black at the forefront. The grandeur of winter is expertly captured with its luxurious fabrics, plush furs, and opulent leather. Texture is eminent in their use of leather and fur which is what the season is all about. Trees have finally shed their leafy veils to reveal their unique, irregular markings flowing through their trunks; the leaves, crunchy and flaunting their new, crisp forms.
The quilted leather and alligator-esque skin complement the nature of texture in autumn in a most enchanting way and the fur vest and leather piping details send you off into winter without a hitch. The colder temps tend to mean bundling up with layers which can prove to be a double edged sword – they provide protection and comfort against the elements, but they also hide spectacular outfits beneath coats and scarves. En Noir grants the gift in their latest collection of letting its wearers shine from the outside in without the sacrifice of bold style.