Fashion: Jessica Simon
Photography: Casey Rearick / Casey Rearick Photo
Hair and Makeup: Ramona Dauksa Studio
Clothing: Double Rainbow in Shaker Hts.; Ticknors in Beachwood, Strongsville and Akron;
National Council of Jewish Women/CLE (NCJW) Designer Dress Days
As fall settles over Northeast Ohio, Patterson Fruit Farm captures everything we love about the season – golden hillsides, crisp air, and the scent of fresh cider drifting from the market. It was the perfect setting for Jstyle’s autumn fashion shoot, where cozy textures and rich colors met the rustic charm of the orchards. Among rows of apple trees and baskets brimming with the harvest, our models showed how layering can look effortlessly chic. From tailored coats to warm knits, each look blended sophistication with the easy comfort of a fall weekend. Like Patterson itself, this shoot celebrates the simple pleasures that make the season unforgettable.
Lindsay Cole
Lindsay wears a tweed skirt by Alice + Olivia and bell-sleeved sweater by A.L.C. both from the National Council of Jewish Women/CLE (NCJW) Designer Dress Days event. Boots by Steve Madden are her own.
Age:25
Where did you grow up?
Solon.
What did you imagine you’d grow up to be?When I was younger, I wanted to be a wedding planner or coordinator because I watched so many TLC wedding shows.
What do you do now, and what do you like about your work?I am the Operations and Administrative Coordinator for the National Council of Jewish Women Cleveland (NCJW/CLE).
What I like most about my work is that I get to have such meaningful interactions and conversations with members, volunteers, and my co-workers.
What’s something people would never guess about you?That I love ’70s and ’80s music.
How would you describe your personal style?I would describe my style as casual but elevated, with mainly neutrals and pops of color. I also love graphic tees.
What was your favorite thing about the outfit or styling from the shoot?My favorite piece from my outfits was the red leather jacket! It was so fun styling for the photoshoot because I got to pick pieces from our upcoming Designer Dress Days Sale on October 31, November 1, and November 2.
What’s the most-worn item in your closet?
My most-worn item in my closet would have to be my leather shacket (shirt jacket) from Evereve, where my mom works.
What are you looking forward to this fall/winter?This fall, I’m looking forward to the cooler weather so I can wear cozy sweaters and boots. Halloween is my favorite holiday—from the movies to the decorations and haunted houses. Not to mention, all of my favorite flavors are in fall (cinnamon, pumpkin, maple, and apple).
What’s your favorite hangout spot or hidden gem in Cleveland?Howard’s Fruit Farm in Bainbridge during the fall season. They have the absolute best baked goods and apple cider slushies.
Aaron Heft
Aaron wears a hooded sweater by Autumn Cashmere, leather shirt jacket by Alberto Zimni and Nick slim-fit medium wash jeans by DL1961 all from Ticknors Men’s Clothier. Shoes by Cole Haan are his own.
Age: 30
Where did you grow up?
Southeastern Virginia.
What did you imagine you’d grow up to be?
I always wanted to be a chef or a baker. I bake in my free time now!
What do you do now, and what do you like about your work?
I’m the Senior Event Planner for the Jewish Federation of Cleveland (JFC.) I work on about 100 events every year, and I love that my work helps raise critical funds and connects our community.
What’s something people would never guess about you?
I’m a Clevelander by choice (a phrase coined by JFC president Erika Rudin-Luria). I first visited Cleveland during my final round of interviews for my job eight and a half years ago. I fell in love with the city and never looked back. I bought a house here a few summers ago in South Euclid and can’t speak highly enough of this great area to any out-of-towners who will listen.
What are you looking forward to this fall/winter?
The Smoked and Salted Maple Latte from Rising Star Coffee being back!
What was your favorite thing about the outfit or styling from the shoot?
I loved the stone-colored Alberto corduroys—though I’m not sure I’ll be able to visit Ticknors again without picking those up!
What’s the most-worn item in your closet, and what’s the story behind it?
Last Chanukah, I received an Alo “Make Waves” hoodie as a gift. I brought it along on a trip to Israel in March and wore it during my early morning strolls through the streets and beaches of Tel Aviv. Everywhere I went, people complimented me on it—giving me the cool-Israeli stamp of approval.
How would you describe your personal style?
As I get older, I’m focusing on comfort and quality over the quick, trendy pieces I gravitated toward when I was younger.
What’s your favorite hangout spot or hidden gem in Cleveland?
My hidden gems would be the East Side lakefront nature areas. This year I spent a lot of time paddle boarding and walking at Euclid Beach Park, Kenneth J. Sims Park, and the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve. As an East-Sider, I used to think Edgewater was my only lakefront option!
Esther Kim
Esther wears a black bell-sleeved dress by ESYA, Lulu leopard print leather bag by Jerome Dreyfuss from Double Rainbow. Boots by Zara are her own.
Age: 35
Where did you grow up?
Cleveland!
What did you imagine you’d grow up to be?
I imagined I’d grow up to be a woman walking down Wall Street in heels and a skirt suit, carrying a briefcase. I’m not sure what she did, but she looked good doing it.
What do you do now, and what do you like about your work?
I run ESYA The Label, a clothing brand built around timeless and playful linen pieces. I love seeing how people make my pieces their own. Catching someone wearing ESYA out in the wild never gets old—it’s the moment when something I designed becomes part of someone else’s story.
How would you describe your personal style?
My personal style is timeless yet modern, with a touch of playfulness. I like to keep things simple and infuse a small, unexpected detail to keep things from feeling too serious.
What are you looking forward to this fall/winter?
Holidays and celebrations with family and friends.
What’s something people would never guess about you?
I have a black belt—the martial arts kind.
What was your favorite thing about the outfit or styling from the shoot?
Fall styling is so fun! I loved wearing the mini dress and boots. Maybe not the most practical thing to wear to the pumpkin patch, but undeniably cute.
What’s the most-worn item in your closet, and what’s the story behind it?
My most-worn item has always been an old oversized white linen shirt. I could throw it over a dress or swimsuit or wear it on its own with jeans. I recently replaced it with a new ESYA version I designed in multiple colorways. That one shirt inspired me to create our oversized linen shirt and short sets because it made getting dressed feel so effortless. I launched the sets this past summer, and they quickly became my most-worn item in my closet—again!
What’s your favorite hangout spot?
My convertible on a perfect sunny day.
Esther wears The Nordic Scholar Cardigan knit from a soft alpaca blend yarn in a classic Fair Isle motif by The Great, The Turtleneck in Black by Sold Out NYC and The Half-Pipe Ankle Jean – A super high-waisted jean with a wide, curved leg, an ankle-length inseam and a clean hem by Mother Jeans all from Double Rainbow. Lindsay wears a leather jacket by Z Supply, polka dot skirt by Free People and black sweater by Theory all from the NCJW/CLE Designer Dress Days event.
Lindsay wears a red leather jacket by Siena, black jeans by Citizens of Humanity and black turtleneck sleeveless sweater by ESCADA, bag by Ferragaimo all from the NCJW/CLE Designer Dress Days event. Her necklace and belt are from thriftique. Esther wears The Brushed Melange Sweater made of baby alpaca and wool blend and The Field Skirt both by THE GREAT and the Grande Woven Fanny in Chocolate and Black made of handwoven leather by Clare V all from Double Rainbow. Aaron wears a slit-neck sweater in forest by Garnet, quilted vest by Madison Creek and corduroy drawstring pants by Alberto all from Ticknors Men’s Clothier.
Aaron wears the Cielo button-up shirt by Robert Barakett, denim overshirt in purple by Georg Roth and Courage jeans by 34 Heritage all from Ticknors Men’s Clothier. Shoes by Cole Haan and brown leather belt are his own. Esther wears a 100% Merino wool Refined Cardi in Bordeaux by Sold Out NYC from Double Rainbow and wide-leg striped pants by ESYA from esyathelabel.com.
Aaron wear the Alec henley tee shirt by Robert Barakett, hooded hybrid overcoat by Ketroy and Nick slim-fit jeans by DL1961 all from Ticknors Men’s Clothier. Shoes by Cole Haan are his own. Lindsay wears a black leather jacket by Sharagano, black sleeveless sweater from Free People’s We The Free collection and olive pants by Sanctuary all from the NCJW/CLE Designer Dress Days event. Shoes by MIA are her own.