Fall fashion-forward with these clothing items and accessories sourced from Michigan retailers.

By Amanda Sinishtaj

Upcycled Denim Jacket with Detroit Flannel Patch, Not Sorry Apparel, $87 notsorryapparel.com Ferndale-based Not Sorry Apparel brought both style and sustainability to the table with the jacket of any fall-lover’s dream: denim and flannel all in one. What’s fall without a flannel appearance? The upcycled jackets are unique, with a Detroit Not Sorry flannel patch on the back.
The Sherpa Teddy Bear Coat, Bird Bee, $89 1228 Griswold St., Detroit; 313-315-3070; shopbirdbee.com The return of fall means the return of sherpa season. If you haven’t heard, fluffy jackets that closely resemble your beloved childhood teddy bear are in: Easy to dress up, and even easier to dress down.
Detroit Flag Patch Knit Cap, City Bird Detroit, $16 460 W. Canfield St. #103, Detroit; 313-831-9776; citybirddetroit.com It’s so cold in the D — so keep your ears warm with a City Bird Detroit knit hat, produced by City Bird themselves.
Primecut Tofo Pouch Purse, Coup D’état, $200 youresocoup.com Featuring the fluffiest neutral-toned fabrics of our dreams, Coup D’état — a new women’s clothing shop opening this fall in Cadillac Place in Detroit’s New Center — created a bag that positively screams fall comfort. We’re waving goodbye to leather and giving a warm welcome to sherpa handbags this season.
Script Coach’s Jacket, SMPLFD, $69.99 313-285-9564; buy.smplfd.com Detroit’s go-to streetwear brand, SMPLFD, is known for its collection of casual wears like hoodies, crewnecks, T-shirts, caps, and Detroit swag. They’re declaring their sporty legacy with the nylon coach’s jacket, emblazoned with an embroidered SMPLFD logo.
Overnight Success v, *Paid Actor, $115
Nike SB Everett Crew, Premier, $75 10 Weston St. SE, Grand Rapids; 616-742-2660; thepremierstore.com Based in Grand Rapids, Premier offers casual unisex clothing with a focus on shoes and skate-inspired apparel. Crewnecks are a staple for every Detroit wardrobe, and there’s no better way to dress it up than with something from your local skate shop.
Crest Logo Pullover Hoodie and Sweatpants, Detroit Hustles Harder, $60 each 1353 Division St., Detroit; divisionstreetboutique.com Matching sets are in — when done right, of course. Detroit Hustles Harder did so with their Crest Logo Pullover and Classic Logo Sweatpants. Take comfort to the next level with this matching set for a fall night in or out.
Yellow Hemp Socks, Rosemarine Textiles, $28 rosemarinetextiles.com With sustainability in mind, Rosemarine Textiles naturally dye their socks using onion skins in their Detroit studio. Made with a blend of organic cotton, hemp, and spandex, these thick socks offer a more insulated foot area and work great with boots, sneakers, or just around the house. (Photo by Mo Neuharth)
Crewneck D. Cardigan, Détroit Is the New Black, $84 1430 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-818-3498; detroitisthenewblack.com Cardigans are a must-have for fall, simultaneously channeling comfort and style.

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