20 August, 2018

13 AW18 trends to think about now (plus what I’m not going to buy)

Salvatore Ferragamo AW18 Fashion Show by Sonny Vandevelde

Even with temperatures in the high teens and low 20s, there’s an autumnal bite in the air. Can you feel it? The September issues are getting me in the mood for knitwear and plaid, the idea of blankets isn’t so alarming, and I’ve started lighting my scented candles again. Here’s what I want to wear for AW18…

1/ BLANKET STYLING This look is going to be unescapable. Part poncho, part blanket, Ports 1961 does it best with its classic felted numbers smothered in graphic typography (more…)

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18 August, 2018

Menswear edit: Holiday Boileau

Feeling a post-holiday slump coming on? Extend the feel-good factor with a tee or sweat from Holiday Boileau, Franck Durand’s lifestyle line.

I just clocked these upbeat numbers on Mr Porter, so they’re strictly menswear, but hey, it’s 2018, why be limited by gender restrictions? (more…)

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12 August, 2018

Shop the post: There’s no place like home

Fran Summers UK Vogue Alasdair McLellan

I feel a bit guilty saying this, but Alasdair McLennan’s story in UK Vogue’s September issue was my favourite. Even if, as a commenter on The Fashion Spot described it, “[it’s the] same editorial he’s been doing this entire decade”. (Ouch.) I know I should be raving about the Rihanna shoot or the Anton Corbijn shoot (which is lush) but sometimes I just want some tried and tested retro heritage candy, which this delivers. (more…)

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9 August, 2018

Buy it now: Jean Cocteau’s fashion plates

I spotted these Jean Cocteau gems at the Liberty Christmas in July press preview. A cluster of matte pastel plates by Raynaud Limoges, this French-made porcelain line got lots of attention on my Instagram Stories. (more…)