It’s my job as an editor to scour the market for the brands to know (and love) in the industry. This includes emerging brands, new luxury labels, vintage shops—the works. Today, I’ll be giving you the rundown on brands that have amassed a cult following from the fashion community over the years. These aren’t your average, widely known designers, but I promise they’re worthy of the same amount of hype. These brands have garnered a large following for many reasons, and their unique approach to design is a large part of it. If you name-drop any of the labels below to someone in the industry, they’ll know exactly what you’re talking about before you can even finish speaking. Some have been around for years and are staples in the style set’s closets, and some only began their journey recently but have reached heights that will make you think they’ve been around for much longer.

I’m not one to keep any insider secrets, so if you’re looking to expand your fashion palette beyond mass-market retailers, this list is a good place to start. Whether you prefer a minimalist aesthetic or like to keep things vivid and funky, there’s an option for you. Keep scrolling to shop.

Is it possible for a sweater to take over your mind, body, and soul? That’s precisely what happened to me once Marni’s striped mohair cardigan entered the scene. Deliciously fluffy and appealingly oversized, it was such a breakout star of the Italian label’s SS/21 collection, that celebs have been flocking to it in droves.

A “boring” staple rarely receives so much attention, but maybe that’s a testament to how transformative a statement piece can be. Marni’s version has been on my wishlist since the summer, but with a $1,000 price tag, that’s likely where it’ll stay. For now, I’m scratching the itch by browsing for inexpensive, equally quirky alternatives and window-shopping for ones I dream of wearing. Below I’m sharing the results of my research by presenting all of the coolest cardigans I’ve discovered thus far, along with a few of the looks that have inspired my obsession—scroll down to see what I mean.

When it comes to analyzing the new season runway trends, there always seem to be a few that stop me in my tracks. Not because they are overly flamboyant or over the top but because they are in fact, pretty darn “boring”. Oftentimes, simple and classic trends are exciting because of all the cool ways you can reinvent the trend with different styling techniques. Such is the case with rain boots. We saw waterproof boots crop up everywhere on the runways—from rubber ankle boots at Dior to knee-high chunky Wellington boots at Versace. Whether they’re styled with a pretty slip dress and a grandma cardigan or paired with a pair of jeans and a sweater vest, rain boots are not only practical but they’ll add a refreshingly cool touch to your look this fall and winter.

So whether it’s raining (or not) wherever you are, we guarantee you’ll be spotting the functional boots all over your feeds this fall. Scroll below as we share some of the coolest pairs out there right now.