Can I Tell You…what's new for you this September.

Ella cut out handle tote

Back to life, back to reality, back to the here and now, yeah!

September is the perfect time to update your wardrobe with some major pieces. The Rafe New York Fall / Winter 2021 collection is packed with all new styles that are sure to be head-turners on the streets or at any fun events you’re planning to be seen at.

I’ve picked a few to introduce to you.

The Ella cut out handle tote is a compact little number that evokes structured handbags from the 1960s, an era that I’m always inspired by. I love it in leopard and in silver metallic. It has a detachable chain strap so you can wear it as a cross body bag.

Small Brooke cross body

The Small Brooke pleated clutch is an update from the bigger Brooke style. A little shrunken but still retaining all the charming details like the detachable resin chain link handle and the skinny cross body strap. This is the perfect day to evening bag.

Angie structured hobo

Sometimes, you have to look back to go forward. While working on this collection I delved into my archives and found some styles that felt relevant again today. The Angie structured hobo is a throwback to one of my original designs but updated with new logo hardware, additional function and materials.

In the coming weeks I’ll be introducing more new styles. I hope you like them as much as I enjoyed designing them.

Can I tell you...Animal Prints are a Neutral.

NiKKI Hexagon Vanity Case in leopard print.

I’m not quite sure who said it first but for decades style setters have unanimously declared that “animal prints are a neutral”. If you’re like me and have an affinity for these prints, it’s easy an easy logic to justify. Any outfit needing an extra oomph just needs a hint; it can be an item of clothing, a shoe or a handbag. Instantaneously you’ve taken your look from basic to bold! I recommend, for obvious reasons, that you start with a handbag because it is one of the easiest ways to wear a print.

NIKKI Vanity Case in leopard print.

I’m often asked how and what to wear with animal prints. Here are 5 easy tips.

5 Tips for Styling Animal Prints – From Basic to Bold

1. Just testing the waters? Keep it chic and simple with a monochromatic palette and add interest with animal print accessories. Start with a handbag or a clutch.

2. If you’re already wearing leopard prints then try upping your game; wear a zebra, a giraffe or a cheetah print.

3. Not shy about wearing color; try an animal print with something bold like Emerald or Bordeaux.

4. Ready to experiment? Try an animal print in an unexpected material like sequins for a night out on the town.

5. And, if you’re really confident, try mixing multiple animal prints together – unleash the street style star in you!

NIKKI Hexagon Vanity Case in zebra print.

Trends come and go, but animal prints are here to stay. They are a must have in any woman’s wardrobe.

SOFIA Octagon clutch in a sequined leopard pattern.

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KIM leopard print wrist purse.

Photography : Selwyn Tungol

Model : Kiki Harada