7 August, 2012

From the vaults: Prada camel coat

Getting a Jil Sander AW2012 vibe from this Prada AW1995 camel coat…

[Image: US Vogue]

Disneyrollergirl 2 Comments Design, Designers, Fashion shows, Trends AW12, AW95, coats, From the vaults, Jil Sander, Prada

15 July, 2012

Buy it now: Autumn drops

Sad but true: I have the heating on in July. Retailers are taking advantage by pumping out their early fall merchandise – jumpers, jackets and coats – to compensate for the lack of summer pick-up. You can’t blame them, winterwear makes more money than summer because knits cost thrice as much as tees. Ah well, here’s my early fall fantasy shopping list…

ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT:
TOP: J W Anderson top, £360; Maison Martin Margiela jacket, £599; Christian Louboutin shoes, £495
MIDDLE: Chloe sweater, £575; Balenciaga skirt, £419; Acne jacket, £850
BOTTOM: A.P.C. blouse, £165; Chloe boots, £743; Isabel Marant sweater, £265

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15 July, 2012

Trend report: AIPR AW12 press day highlights – A.P.C, Louis W, Sunspel

Some goodies from the AIPR AW12 press day back in March. My favourite discovery? Louis W, a capsule collection for A.P.C by in-house designer Louis Wong, consisting of perfect renditions of the bomber and biker jacket (alas, they’re in men’s sizes – typical). Due in October… (more…)

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8 July, 2012

Paris Fashion Week Menswear SS13: Paul Smith

My main takeaway from Paul Smith ss13? The world needs more pink suits. (And red, and yellow, and peach.) I love these proportions – short ‘DB8’ jacket (i.e. double-breasted, eight buttons), slim, above-the-ankle trousers, plus note the slightly higher heel too, to ‘create an upright posture’ apparently… (more…)