J Dauphin

(at lagarconne.com)

J Dauphin

Costume National

(at Halo Shoes)

Current/Elliott

This LA design duo once styled together and realized they couldn't find exactly what they wanted in the available denim lines...hmm, sounds familiar. They use vintage styles as inspiration and tailor them to have a more modern fit. I love the country-bumpkin meets trailer-trash aesthetic of this collection and am impressed by their refusal to stay in the "denim box" of what's trendy and popular. Yes, I do love my skin-tight, hipster jeans too. But hand me a slouchy, dirty, worn-in pair that my mother would shake her head at, and I'm a happy girl.
(info at currentelliott.com)

Current/Elliott

Current/Elliott

Iosselliani

Graham and Spencer

Porsche P8433 Sunglasses

These were designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche (creator of the original Porsche 911 and son to founder Ferry Porsche) in 1978. They have liquid-filled nose pads, unbreakable polycarbonate lenses, spring-loaded hinges, are 100% UV protective, framed in either nickel or titanium and have two sets of interchangeable colored lenses...sorry Rayban, I love you but you've just been trumped.
(at porsche-design.com)

Jen Kao Spring '09

Jen Kao Spring '09

Acne Jeans

(at lagarconne.com)

Michelle Fantaci

Kain

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I ended-up with my favorite t-shirt by accident, due to my own negligence I'm sure, while shopping online one afternoon. I thought I'd purchased a cashmere blend, but was pleasantly surprised when I was delivered a drapy, black v-neck in a tissue-thin modal/silk combination. It's slightly sheer and has a tendency to fall flirtatiously to one side, but not off. This white, pocketed style is sure to be in my possession next...intentionally this time.
(at revolveclothing.com)

Les Chiffoniers

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No, this particular style of legging isn't for everyone. But isn't that kind of the point? And yes, they're made of PVC.
(at lechiffoniers.com)

Les Chiffoniers

Brian Atwood

Rayban

Form

We all end up wearing clothes that are essentially a variation on a theme. And whatever your theme may be...Jeans & T-shirts. All black. Low necklines. 10-billion layers...I'm sure you have several similar items in your wardrobe that are the foundation of your own personal style. I'm the last person who would ever want to be thought of as predictable, but I also have a theme. Items that I'm attracted to because I feel they suit my body and personality. This sweater is a great example: It's gray. It's cut loose around the torso for an "I'm effortless-but-chic" shape. It has understated detail that is anything but fussy. And I can still pair it with 10-billion layers. Have you ever thought about what your theme is?? (at Oak, NY)

Scout, LA

Victor Osborne

Alexander Wang

Charlotte Olympia

Kate Moss

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Kate Moss is...well, Kate Moss.
And we love her.
(photo from topshop.com)

Topshop

Topshop

Sequin hat + preen suede pump + paneled playsuit + Kate Moss cropped jacket= $447. I also would wear the playsuit (I really enjoy saying that!) with an enormously over-sized sweater and worn-in motorcycle boots...but that's just me. (all at topshop.com)

Rick Owens

Rick Owens

The waiters at my favorite Moroccan restaurant wear this style of pant, with the dropped, or sometimes draped crotch, although I'm unsure if there is a traditional name. They've shown up in many ready-to-wear and street-wear collections. I really like this particular pair, with the paneling of different textured fabrics...They're motocross-meets-lunar-space-mission and completely badass. (at Oak, NY)

Alexander Wang

Dries Van Noten

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Although these were technically part of the spring '08 collection, I just purchased them the other day and found that they are perfectly suitable for this mild fall we've been having. Dries Van Noten has always been a favorite in my book, most notably for the quality of craftsmanship and longevity of his classic designs, there is always a sense of nostalgia that surround his collections. I immediately took the laces out of these oxfords and I feel very smart indeed!
(at Halo Shoes, Portland)

H Chalayan

H Chalayan

H Chalayan

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At first glance I thought they were called Creased Slacks, but in actuality they're 'Greased Slacks'. I'm sure it's the poly/rayon/spandex blend that gives them their sheen (not Martin or Charlie). I could wear these to a cocktail party, or with sneakers and my favorite hoodie. In fact, there were several pieces from this collection that I was drawn to for their elegant-edginess: the cozy Cacoon Cardigan, the Ruched Swing Skirt in that awesome chartreuse, and any of the finely knit tees, racer-back tanks and various other layers.
(at lagarconne.com)

Built By Wendy

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As fall collections started showing copious amounts of plaid, I silently told myself that I would try my best to steer clear of the trendy print. But I love this jacket for so many other reasons...the collar, the boxy shape, quirky proportions. I imagine wearing an equally over-sized men's white, collared dress shirt underneath, slim dark denim, my new favorite Dries Van Noten oxfords and a touch of gold jewelry.
(at builtbywendy.com)

Michelle Fantaci

(Stockists at michellefantaci.com)
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