Christopher Kane Biker Jacket
The moment I saw this Christopher Kane jacket I was reminded of a time in 1995 when I wore Renaissance-style shirts with lace trim and a cloth choker with a single pearl dangling from the center. I am so confused I don’t know even how to start talking about this. The jacket is essentially a … Continue reading “Christopher Kane Biker Jacket”
Tory Burch Gordie Jacket
I don’t know that my love for gold will ever subside. Here’s to hoping I won’t start dressing like Goldmember… One way to not look like Goldmember while wearing gold? Keep it classy like Tory Burch. This woven silk-blend jacket is taupe and champagne and has several rows of large gold sequins embellishing the edges. … Continue reading “Tory Burch Gordie Jacket”
Céline Pre-Fall 2011
Phoebe Philo continues to dazzle with her reign at Céline. For pre-fall, Philo upped the ante on her exquisite masculine tailoring, reinventing fur-lined coats, thick-knit sweaters and sleek trousers as inspired by boys and girls of the 1950s British underground scene. The collection was calm, cool and 100% covetable. But are we really surprised? The … Continue reading “Céline Pre-Fall 2011”
Peter Som Short Leather Jacket
A leather jacket is a must but if biker chic is not your style, this ladylike tailored Peter Som is what you have been dreaming about. The sheepskin is incredibly soft, lightweight and easy to wear. The hardware details are bold yet refined. But it is the pleating that is most enticing. Take a closer … Continue reading “Peter Som Short Leather Jacket”
Stella McCartney Spring 2011
Confidently masculine tailored silhouettes in fresh pastels summed up Stella McCartney’s spring show. The color palette of rose, pistachio, fresh bergamot, lavender, wild blue and yellow sorbet appeared beautifully in woven linen garments that included straight-cut jackets with cigarette sleeves and buttoned-up polos paired with flat-fronted, high-waisted cropped trousers. But this is Stella, so naturally … Continue reading “Stella McCartney Spring 2011”
Roland Mouret Spring 2011
This season was a triumphant one for Roland Mouret. The London-based French designer showed his first collection since acquiring back his brand name–which meant no more “19RM” label but. Despite a change in name, there was nothing lacking in the designer’s gorgeous creations. In a way expressing his new found “freedom,” Mouret’s collection focused on … Continue reading “Roland Mouret Spring 2011”