Sunday, November 2, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
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)
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
***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)
Friday, October 31, 2008
Loeffler Randall
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This style, 'Delphine', was made in many other colors, chocolate, black, white and a great deep, dark green...but it's this mineral gray that stuck with me. I have a pair very similar to these from a previous season in a totally neutral tan, and love them to death, they all but disappear when on. This updated version, with it's exaggerated ruffle (almost Scottish kilt-like), is fun, demure and wearable with pretty much anything. Oh, and did I mention that they're patent leather...
(at revolveclothing.com)
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