Sears Fall French Connection Line Signals Chain's Fashion Makeover

Stripes, neutral tones in camel and olive, lace, and menswear-inspired women's clothing were some of the trends that emerged during New York Fashion Week in February, peppering the runway looks from designers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan and Jason Wu, who created Michelle Obama's inaugural gown.

And those high-end looks have already trickled down to the mass market, showing up in Sears'UK Style by French Connection fall line, which was unveiled at a press preview in New York this week.

Sears partnered with the British retailer to roll out UK Style boutiques in 500 of its stores this year. And the fall line marks its second French Connection collection, following the spring line earlier this year.