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To Harlem With Love

We shot our favorite fall looks in this iconic style hub to show that our culture defies the trickle-down theory of fashion. Trends start from the streets and work their way up. The people—our people—inspire them.
By Styling Jason Rembert · Updated October 27, 2020
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01
Sitting Pretty

Pump up the volume a with bold shoulder dress and towering oxford heels.

Dress* and booties, Bottega Veneta, $950, Bottega Veneta boutiques. Earrings and cuff, Kara by Kara Ross, $165 and $175, Neiman Marcus.


*price upon request

To Harlem With Love
Rony Shram
02
Royalty

Pump up the volume on metallics with an entirely gilded dress and gaudy gold jewelry to complement.

Dress* and earrings, Dolce & Gabbana, $600, select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques.


*price upon request

To Harlem With Love
Rony Shram
03
All Dolled Up

Wrap

What’s old is new again! Wrap up in grandma’s oversized cacoon sweater and leather gloves, coupled with your chicest jewels, for an old-school-meets-new-school mix.

Sweater*, gloves* and shorts*, John Galliano, john galliano.com. Earrings, Miriam Haskell, $350, miriamhaskell.com. Necklace and cuff, Laruicci, $400 and $625, laruicci.com.


*price upon request

To Harlem With Love
Rony Shram
04
Urban Glam

Get glam in an over-the-top fur no matter the occasion and where you’re on the move to.

Coat*, Viktor & Rolf, Forty Five Ten, Dallas, 214-559-4510. Earrings, Miriam Haskell, $350, miriamhaskell.com. Belt, Hervé Léger by Max Azria, $998, herveleger.com. Booties, Casadei, $1,450, casadei.com.


*price upon request

To Harlem With Love
Rony Shram
05
Concrete Jungle Chic

It’s back to black, but a pop of color transforms this classic into a colorblocked concoction.

Bodysuit, belt, parachute skirt and pumps, Michael Kors, $295-$2,895, similar styles available at select Michael Kors stores. Necklace, Kara by Kara Ross, $315, Neiman Marcus.

To Harlem With Love
Rony Shram
06
Stylish City Stroll

Show leather some love in an unconventional way this season. A button down style paired with power pants will make the sidewalk your catwalk.

Leather shirt, skirt and silk pants, Blumarine, $795–$2,525, blumarine.com. Earrings, Kara by Kara Ross, $165, Neiman Marcus. Sandals**, Nicholas Kirkwood, similar styles available at Nicholas Kirkwood, NYC, 646-559-5239.


**archive collection

To Harlem With Love
Rony Shram