Sarah Staudinger has been leaning into minimalism for a few seasons now, and her latest collection is proof that she’s perfecting her approach. The designer has always had strong fall offerings, a bit ironic considering she was born and raised in the warm Los Angeles weather. The Staud fall fantasy involves light knit turtlenecks, skinny scarves, and thin suede jackets—outfit essentials for a rom-com heroine who lives on the East Coast and always shows up for work in a chic outfit.
“I related this collection to myself,” the designer explained. “I was thinking of that feeling when you’re late for work and you quickly grab something familiar, and another thing, and you’ve never really worn them together but you’re pleasantly surprised by the outcome of the outfit.” To that note, she made sure that all the pieces could be worn together—there’s no need to buy a head-to-toe look because the magic is in the mixing. Deep merlot shirts and rosy pink coats were anchored by black and brown pieces throughout the collection.
While fun and colorful styles like the Tommy bag, which came in neons and sequin embellishments, are what put Staud on the map, the designer is not afraid to venture into new territory. Enter the Maude bag, a classic pebbled leather satchel bag that comes in black and olive green, which captures the minimalist essence that Staudinger can so effortlessly conjure for herself and the women who love her.