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duster coats, slouchy trench, spring lightweights, spring/summer 2014, Spring/Summer 2014 Collections, street style sass
Traditionally dusters adhered to the 4 Ls
light – weight
light – coloured
long
loose
and when horses were the main means of transport
the duster was worn to safeguard clothing from
the dirt/elements of a day’s ride.
With the later introduction of the open car,
both men and women favoured dusters as practical, protective outerwear.
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Today, duster coats span the colour spectrum, but the intention
of loose fit, light – weight with length remain constant –
no longer function- wear but fashion – ready.
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Cue the modern take on the traditional trench –
not as commissioned army wear but as required wardrobe staple.
The new inspired silhouette is a nod to the duster’s 4 Ls.
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Dusters and trenches: signature pieces for a signature look;
spring into it for 2014.
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Dusted … sorted
(images from whowhatwear.com):
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(images from asos.com):
“I’ll take one in each colour.”
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(image from asos.com):
denim dimension
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On the runway
(images fashionising.com):
Trussardi, s/s 2014
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Burberry Prorsum, s/s 2014
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