Tag Archives: Celine
Buy it now: luxe comfort shoes
It’s not just the catwalk getting in on the comfort shoe act (hello Celine Fur-Kenstock), die-hard comfort shoe brands have been drastically upping their game in design. While I’ve never understood the appeal of Ugg boots, I can’t fault the designs of some of Ugg Australia’s recent offers (like its men’s sheepskin-lined trainers) and aspirational advertising imagery. Meanwhile, Swedish Hasbeens has reinvigorated the clog industry and recently FitFlop has really succeeded in postioning itself as a fashion shoe. Fashion editors swear by them, as does Azzedine Alaia who was spotted in them at Paris Fashion Week – no joke. (Plus, I was impressed three years ago when FitFlop founder Marcia Kilgore commented on an unsympathetic blog post, taking criticism on the chin. I mean, who else does that?)
This season, FitFlop has produced a glittery sandal reminiscent of last summer’s Christopher Kane dazzlers (available exclusively at Harrods) and these excellent chunky Marni-esque sandals available this week at FitFlop.co.uk. But the catwalk is equally keen on the down-to-earth sandal. Marni has just launched its SS13 Fussbett, a wholesome sandal designed to be worn with trademark clashy checks and sheer knee socks and despite scoffs, Celine’s fur sandal has been well recieved at retail (although I’ve not yet spotted them in action – have you?). Six-inch Tributes? Pah, it’s like they never existed…
FitFlop camel sandals, £90
Marni Fussbett red and black sandals, £300
Swedish Hasbeens clog sandals, £145
Marni Fussbett metallic sandals, £320
FitFlop navy sandals, £189.95
Swedish Hasbeens clog sandals, £145
Quote of the day: Phoebe Philo
“I’ve got friends with copied pieces. My mum’s even got a knock-off bag! I love it, I’m nothing but flattered.”
Phoebe Philo on Celine knock-off, US Vogue
Ma’am, your purse is open
It’s kind of stupid but I secretly like the wonkiness of these half-open-half-closed handbags. Fendi came first with its Peekaboo (now in umpteen sizes, finishes and colours), followed by Celine with this zippy number (above). It’s part of the whole ‘I’m so busy I just don’t care’ thing that’s going on and is popular with the type of girl that throws her coat over her shoulders because she doesn’t have a spare second to put her arms in the sleeves. Continue reading
AW13: Kinky primness
Prim kinkiness, kinky primness. So say Celine (pre-fall 2013) and J.W.Anderson (AW13 men)…
Grace Coddington is i-D’s next cover girl
It’s going to be hard to avoid Grace Coddington over the next few weeks – girl’s got a memoir to promote! But why would you want to avoid the flame-tressed one? So far, I’m loving this i-D cover with its barely-there coverlines, Celine cobalt coat and cheeky wink. On the stands next week, there’s also an interview with i-D’s Terry Jones to look forward to…
Big coat, small trousers
Love these Celine proportions. Big structured coat with too-long sleeves vs wide, cropped trousers that show a sliver of ankle and thick, weighty heels…
SS12 trend report: Harvey Nichols gets Kirchhoffed
I’ve been on a bit of a press days sabbatical this season. PRs have not only spread SS12 press days across October, November and December (back in the day, it was just October), but generally had more events and launches than ever before. I guess competition for press and bloggers’ attention is fiercer than ever but it’s had the opposite effect; instead of ramping up my attendance and coverage, I’ve bailed out altogether. Continue reading
Phoebe Philo’s Celine at Bicester Village
One of the many benefits of being freelance (aside from swerving endless budget meetings and the rush hour commute) is the freedom to drop everything for an impromptu visit to Bicester Village. And so my London Fashion Week of shows and soirees ended with a jaunt to Oxfordshire hosted by the Bicester Village online team. Continue reading
Hollywood Wives
A tweet From Jackie Collins inspired me to look up Hollywood Wives on YouTube. Boy am I glad I did. The music! The hair! The clothes! Interestingly all the close-ups of the store fronts are still relevant now (Celine, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Hermes ) and is it me or do the outfits scream ‘Tom Ford ss11′ ?
Trend alert: SS12 – Prints get punchier
Something tells me that punchy, head-to-toe prints will be the new colour-block come SS12. Taking the lead from Prada ss11, we have seen extreme, colourful prints from three highly influential brands: Celine resort ss12, Preen resort ss12 and Prada menswear ss12. Continue reading
