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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