The Fall of the Skirts

Monday, October 12

The Fall of the Skirts

Skirts: the epitome of chic and femininity are as strong as coats this fall. Focusing on the short side (knees abound) and full of detailing, a whole outfit can be produced around today's skirt. Accompany minis with the myriad of tights available or the all mighty thigh-high boots and you will be ready to enjoy the leafy season as if it were warm and sunny all day.

A short jacket or coat continues the frisky attitude while a longer or oversized one creates an unexpected balance: layers will provide the perfect temperature while adding character to the outfit. It's all about experimenting and finding a nouveau allure for the season, so don't be shy.




A: Tulle Skirt by Christopher Kane; Strapless Wool Bustier by Hervé Léger; Cropped Satin Jacket by Nina Ricci; Cluny Cutout Boots by Halston. B: Draped Front Skirt by Lela Rose; Washed Leather Jacket by Doma; Cotton Boyfriend Shirt by Kiki de Montparnasse. C: Leather Bandage Skirt by Helmut Lang; Silk Printed Top by Surface to Air & Solve Sundsbo; Sequined Blazer by H&M. D: Tie-Dye Mini Skirt by Felder Felder; Demi-Sheer Crepe Tank by Julien MacDonald; Tea Pot Bomber Jacket by Nathan Jenden; Genevieve Zipper Sandal by Loeffler Randall.

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Jacket Power: an Outfit Dissection

Monday, September 14

Jacket Power: an Outfit Dissection

A jacket can make or break an outfit in a second. It serves as an instant label of the style that is trying to be conveyed. It can be contradictory, balancing or entirely matching to the rest of the ensemble. You can be wearing the exact same pieces and the jacket you choose to go with them will create a fashion sense the others cannot.

Take for example, a polished and sensual one-shoulder dress in black (Alexander Wang), a retro inspired bag (D&G Dolce & Gabbana) and a pair of modern cutout booties (Dolce & Gabbana). Put on a strong-shouldered leather jacket with a snakeskin pattern (Miss Selfridge) and your sharp look is now Biker Chic. //Contradictory




Mix a ruffle front silk blouse (See by Chloé) with a pair of indigo boyfriend jeans (Topshop), a metallic handbag (Tylie Malibu) and patent leather sneakers (Converse). Counterbalance the comfy romantic look with a straight and structured peaked shoulder jacket in black (Sportmax) and create a Classic Edge. //Balancing

A midnight rocker look consisting of black stretch leather leggings (Vanessa Bruno), an oversized sequin tank (Sass and Bide) and studded peeptoe shoe boots (Steve Madden) is made complete with a relevant starry tuxedo jacket (Markus Lupfer). //Matching

This fall, the power jacket is the master of outerwear. Structured, with simple lines, Balmain-inspired strong shoulders and full of character, the jacket has become a trend in itself.

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