From sandstone to camel to terracotta, the hues of the desert are filled with the warm undertones of orange. If you’re still hearing the siren call of summer, here are some ways you can warm up this fall through the palette of the desert.
For bringing the desert heat to your everyday basics, think about mixing autumn classic fabrics like suede and faux fur with sand dune inspired shades. We like Brunello Cucinelli’s suede penny loafers and Daily Paper’s camel faux fur jacket, but for warmer days, you can also veer more towards the beige layers of the sand with something like HERNO’s wrap-effect satin trousers.
Whether you’re on the go to a meeting or hopping a plane to a conference, you can also introduce the warm, neutral tones of the desert into your travel staples. Made from vegan leather and featuring the trademark QuickSnap™ Modular Kit System that easily allows you to swap in and swap out different compartments, we love both the ethics and functionality of Monos’ Metro Backpack. We’re also big fans of Allégorie’s Gala Pineapple Puzzle Cardholder for the same reasons, as it not only helps keep your business cards compactly organized but also reduces food waste since it’s made from apple and pineapple leaves leather. If you’re looking for something both practical and technologically impressive, we also recommend Steambox®’s self-heating lunchbox.
Lastly, if you’re looking toz jazz up your statement pieces, keep your eyes peeled for rich neutral tones and distinct patterns. We especially love brands that aim to keep African, indigenous,aboriginal, and other desert-originated designs alive. For wearable desert fashion, we like Brother Vellies’s Nile Bag in Checkers and Rhiannon Griego’s Blue Sky Peaks Scarf. For office redecorating, we recommend pieces like Carly Cushnie’s Sabal Console Table and Nellie Marks Nakamarra’s Water Dreaming at Kalipinypa painting.
1 Suede penny loafers, Brunello Cucinelli: $874
2 Camel faux fur jacket, Daily Paper: $270: $630
3 Nile Bag in Checkers, Brother Vellies: $1,195
4 Wrap-effect satin trousers, HERNO: $375
5 Metro Backpack, Monos: $230
6 SBlue Sky Peaks Scarf, Rhiannon Griego: $1,100
7 Gala Pineapple Puzzle Cardholder, Alléorie: $86
8 Self-heating lunch box, Steambox®: $278
9 Sabal Console Table, Carly Cushnie: $1,498
10 Water Dreaming at Kalipinypa painting, Nellie Marks Nakamarra: $420
