Thakoon Rocks Your World and Your Fall Wardrobe
Thakoon first wows with a stunning runway show with enough drama to fill the Plaza’s Grand Ballroom but the brilliance here is pulling off a retail offering with the same mood that is wearable. Some pieces are straight off the runway, but as a separate you can start to see how this can be incorporated … Continue reading “Thakoon Rocks Your World and Your Fall Wardrobe”
Gucci Fall 2012 Collection: This Couture is Fur Real
The runway show for Gucci‘s fall collection marked 90 years of luxe fashion from the house. Frida Giannini decided to pay homage with Gucci classics and celebrate with wearable drama, jewel tones, and fur, fur, fur! While it’s hard for me to envision getting swaddled in fox and goat at the moment, I’ll be genuinely … Continue reading “Gucci Fall 2012 Collection: This Couture is Fur Real”
Dsquared2 Twill and Bouclé Jacket: It’s the Bomb
Jeans, meet your new BFF. I am in love with this Dsquared2 jacket, the perfect mix of uptown sophistication and old boyfriend’s varsity jacket. Normally, I will have nothing to do with bomber-styles, which is why my zest for this one is all the more intriguing. Khaki-colored twill and plaid is a prepster classic, multi-color … Continue reading “Dsquared2 Twill and Bouclé Jacket: It’s the Bomb”
Linen Blazers: Living in Linen
The linen blazer is a summertime wardrobe savior. Want to look professional and feel cool, literally and figuratively? Want to dress up a white T-shirt and cut-offs? Dress down a cocktail dress? The possibilities of the linen jacket are endless; the season’s new styles are even kind of exciting. The key to looking several steps … Continue reading “Linen Blazers: Living in Linen”
IRO “Agnette” Jacket: Coco Gets Roughed Up
Nothing like a distressed boucle blazer to give you that “Chanel-with-ripped-jeans” look. On a budget, of course! It’s eternally cool, but don’t wear frayed denim with IRO’s “Agnette” jacket or you’ll look like a castaway on a deserted island. Don’t be fooled: with silver snaps and a zipper, it’s not a suit jacket. Effortless and … Continue reading “IRO “Agnette” Jacket: Coco Gets Roughed Up”
Jil Sander Reversible Jacket: Double Duty
There is nothing like a Jil Sander tailored jacket to instantly pull your look together, automatically sharp and sleek. This genius reversible jacket means you get double the Sander ease at half the price. (Not that crazy mind trick rationalizations are needed to justify this purchase!) Unlike many reversible pieces, the two sides of this … Continue reading “Jil Sander Reversible Jacket: Double Duty”