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Yohji, Jr.? Meet designer Teppei Fujita of menswear label Sulvam

12 Wednesday Apr 2017

Posted by meappropriatestyle in agender fashion, andro-chic style, casual wear, design inspiration, designer profile, emerging designers, fabric blends, fashion = clothes, fashion inspiration, gender fluid fashion, men's fashion, menswear, menswear designers, Paris Fashion Week, runway presentation, signature look, Tokyo Fashion Week, urban wear, urban-chic, Yohji Yamamoto

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Teppei Fujita, graduate of the famed Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo,

is the creative force behind menswear brand Sulvam.

He is a fashion disciple of consummate designer Yohji Yamamoto.

Prior to the launch of Sulvam in 2013,

Mr. Fujita worked as a pattern maker for Yohji Yamamoto.

While in this role, he refined his craft for melding fine tailoring with elements of

urban streetwear aesthetics and styling:  a signature Yamamoto characteristic.

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designer, Tappei Fujita

sulvam, designer, bw image Teppei Fujita pitti immagine _portrait2

(image from pitti imagine)

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Mr. Fujita, shows both in Paris and in Tokyo.

He is particularly  keen to further international interest

in Tokyo Fashion Week, which no doubt will be generated by enthusiasm

over his future creations.

His is a design principle of a fashion fluid attitude:

oversized silhouette

tailored details

various textile content / colours

agender aspect (a non-gender specific look)

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Sulvam

by Tappei Fujita

a/w 2017

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‘ello, ‘ello, London calling- It’s showtime! London Collections: Men (LC: M) for s/s 2017

13 Monday Jun 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fabrication, fashion innovation, fashion inspiration, London Collections: Men (LC: M), men's fashion, prints, runway favourites, runway presentation

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It’s June.

It’s 2016.

It’s London Town.

It’s a month of jubilation:

Her Majesty’s 90th birthday celebratory festivities and

the bi-annual showcasing of fabulous menswear fashion –

London-style.

 

 

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It’s London Collections: Men  (LC:  M) for spring/summer  2017!

 

 

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A Few Runway run-away favourites

Re-assembled

deconstructed trench

with oversized sleeves

from Xander Zhou

LCM, ss17, Xander Zhou, londoncollections.co.uk

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Re-imagined suiting

deconstruction / re-construction

layering

from Tiger of Sweden

LCM, tiger of sweden, reimagined suiting, deconstructed

LCM, tiger of sweden, reimagined suiting

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Don’t ‘skirt’ the issue

agender fashion

skirt suiting

mixed fabrication:  patent leather / cotton

from Wales Bonner

LCM, wales Bonner, men in skirts, ss17

LCM, wales bonner, ss 17, white skirt, black patent coat

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In stitches:  holding it all together

deconstructed design

stitch / un-stitch detailing

from Craig Green

LCM, ss17, craig green deconstructed mac

LCM, ss17, craig green, print, deconstructed

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Animation proclamation

Alladin cartoon imagery

playful prints

athleisure-wear layering

from Bobby Abley

LCM, ss17, bobby abley, oversized, alladin images

LCM, ss17, bobby abley, layering

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Off-duty trending

athleisure pieces

skirt selection

socks ‘n sliders

from Astrid Andersen

LCM, ss17, astrid andersen, knit skirt, oversized top, athleisureLCM, ss17, astrid andersen, lace design short trousers, athleisure,

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“Who wears short shorts?”

shirt / shorts  fashion combo

T-strap plimsolls

from E.  Tautz

LCM, e tautz  , ss 17, short shorts LCM E Tautz, short shorts, ss 17

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Floral display

prints

shirt / trouser matching outfit

from Agi & Sam

LCM, ss17, agi & sam, londoncollections.co.uk

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Super-size Me!

oversized, check coat

from Lou Dalton

LCM, oversized coat, Lou Dalton

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Poncho punch

graphic print

from MCM   X  Christopher Raeburn

LCM, graphic poncho, MCM X Christopher Raeburn

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Mixing it up

print presentation

from Casely – Hayford

LCM, Casely-Hayford, ss17, adorned, prints

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(images from londoncollections.co.uk)

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Hats off! : headwear by Swedish design label, Horisaki Design & Handel

09 Wednesday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, agender fashion, design inspiration, design inventive, fashion innovation, fashion inspiration, hats, headwear, signature piece, style = innovation, style ideas?, style inspiration

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With a celebrity following which include such names as

the oft flamboyantly attired  songtress, Lady Gaga

and style conscious actor, Don Johnson-

hats by Horisaki Design & Handel

are for those who seek to achieve the look of a “high-concept outfit”.

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The creative talent behind the Horisaki Design & Handel label

is husband and wife duo:  Karin and Makoto Horisaki

who produce their singular and innovative headwear

in the rustic lands of southern Sweden.

Theirs is cool-vibe melding of design perspectives

true to Scandinavian and Japanense influences:

uncomplicated, minimal, modern, accessible.

The hats from Horisaki Design & Handel collections include

a variety of types, textures, shapes:

bowlers, fedoras, caps, bucket and more.

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All with an unique, innovative twist.

All handcrafted from natural materials.

All inspired by elements of the rugged Swedish countryside.

All with an awesome agender attitude.

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Heads up!

Hats by

Horisaki Design & Handel

horisaki, hats, horisaki.com ladies3broms

(image from horisaki.com)

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brown, distressed, top hat

horisaki hats, distressed top hat, lyst.com -design-handel-brown-distressed-top-hat-product-

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grey felt fedora

horisaki-hats, furry felt, lyst.com design-handel-gray-furry-felt-hat-product

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country rolled-up edge

horisaki-hats, felt hat in brown, lyst.com audesign-handel-brown-elevated-felt-hat-product

(images from lyst.com)

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horisaki, hats, hat on model, lady, ink361.com

(image from ink361.com)

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floppy top

horisaki-hats, distressed felt hat in pink, lyst.com design-handel-pink-distressed-felt-hat-product

(images from lyst.com)

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wide rim straw

horisaki-hats, wide brim, straw, shopaccessoriesde.com

(image from shopaccessoriesde.com)

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high-boy bowler

black with contrasting white wide-widith band

horisaki- hats, high top_wide band, lyst design-handel-black-contrasting-band-hat-

(image from lyst.com)

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hirosaki, hats, on model, lady, 24thofaugustosakajapan.tumblr.com tumblr_

(image from 24thofaugustosakajapan.com)

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black, wide brimmed

horisaki-hats, wide brim black, lyst,co.uk design-handel-black-wide-brim

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bucket hat

orisaki-hats, bucket hat, lyst.comdesign-

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tan cowboy

horisaki, hats,  felt hat beige, lyst design

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horisaki, hats, union soldier cap, leather, black,

(image from horisaki.com)

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crumpled cap

horisaki-hats, curmpled felt, tan, usmenaccessories.com design-handel-crumpled-felt-cap

(image from usmenaccessories.com)

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At New York Fashion Week (2016), meet the designer: Claudia Li

11 Thursday Feb 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design inspiration, emerging designers, fashion cultural reference, fashion inspiration, JW Anderson, New York Fashion Week, ready to wear, subdued colours, womenswear, womenswear designers

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accessories, architectural clothes, autumn/winter 2016, carry-all bag, Claudia Li -designer, design details, fashion cultural reference, multi-cultural influences in fashion, New York Fashion Week - 2016, spring/summer 2016, subdued colours, textural fabrication, womenswear, womenswear designers

 

 

 

Born in China

Raised in Singapore and New Zealand

Studied at Central Saint Martins (London) and Parsons (NYC)

Lives in New York

 

Meet designer, Claudia Li.

 

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Claudia+Li+ portrait, zimbiocom

(image from zimbio.com)

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After completing her studies,

Ms. Li honed her skills at various fashion houses

including work with British designer, J. W. Andersen.

 

She’s now launched her eponymous label

and will show for the second time

at New York Fashion Week, (February, 2016).

 

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Her design aesthetic pulls inspiration from her cultural origins and travels;

the silhouette of her clothing:  loose, easy, unencumbered

a gentle fit / a gentle palette.

 

 

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A Lookbook

 

Spring / Summer   2016

hand-woven pieces

airy presentation

paratrooper rings / straps

subdued chromatics

fringe detail

threading effect

 claudia li, caludia-li.com lookbook+ss16-final3 claudia li, two piece, claudia-li com lookbook+ss16-final6 claudia li,, white coat_ trousers, lookbook+ss16-final10 claudia-li, claudia-li.com , outerwear, lookbook+ss16-final5

claudia li, black fringe dress, claudia li com lookbook+ss16-final13

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Accessorise with the

 Nui clutch

commodious carry-all bag

(the word nui means large in the Maori language)

claudia li, accessory, bag, lookbook+ss16-final15

(images from claudia-li.com)

 

 

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Autumn / Winter    2016

architectural

dimensional

stand-out design details / elements

textural

kimono-esque:  reference to traditional Japanese dress

claudia li, soft denim, strap detail on trouser, wmag,claudia li,  strap detail top, w mag claudia li, kimono style, black_pink drape stolclaudia li, maxi tube dress, scarf, wmagclaudia li, kimono style dress, white, wmag 016Claudia-Li-, a 2016 super length sleeve, brown trousers, bow hem, wmagazineClaudia-Li-13, black dress, spaghetti strap, w mag

(images from wmagazine.com)

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Ciao ragazzi, è Pitti Uomo autunno 2016! Cue the menswear street style fashion parade!

17 Sunday Jan 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion inspiration, free to be me, menswear, off - runway, Pitti Uomo, street style sass, style = innovation, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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It’s that time of year again,

when on the international fashion calendar

off-runway style-   rivals

no, some would say-  surpasses

on-runway creations.

Sì, ragazzi

it’s Pitti Uomo, Florence!

Let the fashion peacock parade commence, crederci!

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Pitti Uomo

Street Style Sprezzatura

for Autumn 2016

(photos from gq magazine):

Agent provocatuer

seduction of the pinstripe boilersuit

pitti uomo street, pinstripe boiler suit, gq Pitti-Street-Style-16-GQ-15Jan16

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Perfect pairing

classic three piece suiting

visual impact overcoat

pitti uomo street, a16, gqmag, wool suit, coat, tie

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Another triple threat

three piece suiting

pitti uomo street, classic suiting, gq

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Colour impact

bright orange trench

pitti uomo street, bright orange coat, gqmag Pitti-Street-Style-15-GQ-15Jan16

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Winter whites

accessorised with blue hues

pitti uomo street, winter whites (trousers, with slate blue accents gq Pitti-Street-Style-

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Hat cocked to the right

fancy fedora

Pitti- uomo Street, hat tip side, gq

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Style coordination from H to T  (head to toe)

Pitti-uomo Street, coordinated, gq

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(photos by Adam Katz Sinding):

Comfortable chic

athleisure wear

suiting, wmagLe-21eme-Adam-Katz-Sinding-Pitti-Immagine-Uomo-89-Florence-Italy-Mens-Fashion-Week-Fall-Winter-2016-

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“Be the boy with the hair!”

pitti uomo street, dreds, all about the hair, wmg

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A bit old school

white pocket handkerchief

pitti uomo street, pocketchief, wmag Le-21eme-Adam-Katz-Sinding-Pitti

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Tat – a – boo

driving glove reveal of hand tatto

tatoo, hand, driving gloves, wmag Le-21eme-Adam-Katz-Sinding

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(photos from highsnobiety.com):

His – ‘n – Hers

check trouser suiting

pitti-uomo street, his and hers, highsnobiety -89-fall-winter-2016-street-style

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AiB (All in Black)

with a few white accents

pitti-uomo street, highsnobietycom -89-fall-winter-2016

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It’s not all about the trousers

plaid pattern skirting

pitti-uomo street, plaid pattern skirt, highsnobiety -

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Placed here , Placed there

overcoat with linear patchwork pieces

pitti-uomo street, highsnobiety, pacthwork, coat -89-fall-winter-2016-street-style-

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Details,  Details,  Details

black cossack hat

tartan green dropped – crotch  trousers

metal tip footwear

pitti-uomo street, highsnobiety tartan drop trousers, metal tip shoes

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:D :D (denim on denim) fashion: Let’s hear it for the boys!

08 Friday Jan 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in denim-wear, express yourself, fashion fun, fashion inspiration, menswear, menswear designers, off - runway, ready to wear, runway favourites, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Denim-on-denim attire

continues its sartorial rise

with much added fashion innovation for 2016.

 

 

…

 

Let’s hear it for the boys

as they show how its done!

 

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Street style sass

Total style maker

ribbed effect waistcoat and pocketed duster

denim on denim, men, jacket_vest  fashionisingMilanMenswearStreetStyleSS14

(image from fashionising.com)

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Two to-dos

(l)  classic ensemble:  waist length jacket and relax fit trousers

(r)  triple threat:  shirt, outer-stitch waistcoat, jeans

denim on denim, men, tokyofashionguide.com mens-double-denim-street-style

(photo from tokyofashionguide.com)

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Keeping it simple

jacket as inner-wear paired with a traditional navy blue overcoat

denimwear, men, thousandyardstylecom

(photo from thousandyardstyle.com)

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It’s all about the details

Trousers with buckle features at knee

denim on denim, men, buckle detail trousers, eatsleepdenimcom

(photo from eatsleepdenim.com)

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On the runway rendition

 

S / S  2016

by designer, Greg Lauren

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Stripped and Striped

(t)  three-piece suiting

(b)  patchwork wide rim hat

patchwork jacket with asymmetric button closure

rivet hole detail to hem / sleeve

 

denim on denim, men, s16, striped, strip effect, match jacket_trouser greg lauren, voguecomdenim on denim, men, rivet jacket_hat, jogger, s16, greg lauren, voguecom

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from BLK DNM

by designer, Johan Lindeberg

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A matte finish

charcoal grey shirt and matching trousers

denim on denim, BLK DNM,

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by designer, Craig Green

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Karate Kid

 double hem jacket

cinched at waist with same fabric sash

matching loose-fit trousers

denim on denim, men, craig green, s 16 vogue _

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from designer, Italo Zucchelli

for Calvin Klein Collection

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Flash fabrication

stonewash effect sweatshirt

stonewash effect easy-flare jeans

with contrast dark wash hem

denim on denim, calvin klein, s 16, voguecom

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from design label, Au Jour Le Jour

by Mirko Fontana and Diego Marquez

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Fun fashion

midwash casuals:  jacket and zany appliqué jeans

denim on denim, menswear, au-jour-le-jour-

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(runway images from vogue.com)

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“Outta Sight!” : ’60s vogue for a / w 2015 by New Zealand designer, Karen Walker

22 Tuesday Dec 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, andro-chic style, androgynous dress, fabrication, fashion and history, fashion cultural reference, fashion fun, fashion historic reference, fashion inspiration, knitwear, leather wear, prints, ready to wear, style ideas?, trouser suit, womenswear, womenswear designers

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New Zealand based designer

Karen Walker

presents her collections on the runway of New York Fashion Week.

 

Hers is a design aesthetics which celebrates women with a nod

to historical perspective.

For a /w 2014, Ms. Walker drew inspiration from the suffragette movement–

in acknowledging her home country New Zealand, which in 1893

was the first Western nation to grant women voting rights.

 

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In the spirit of looking to the fashion past for present design direction-

her Fall 2015 collection paid homage to ’60s trends:

imaginative  prints

colour bursts

mini skirt hems

shift dresses

boxy jackets

denim dimension

A-line silhouette

boots boutique

trouser fashion

androgynous attitude

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“Outta Sight” baby!

from designer, Karen Walker  a / w  2015

 

Mod squad

karen, walker, fall 2015, mod squad

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Graphic magic

karen walker, fall 2015, print,

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Blue attitude

cobalt-blue leather coat with front zip detail and textural accent

karen walker, fall 2015, blue attitude

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Denim direction

denim shift dress

collared, three pocket detail, zip front

karen walker, fall 2015, denim dress as smock,

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denim skirt with mustard-yellow stitching and frayed hem

boxy, cropped jacket in mustard-yellow

karen walker, fall 2015, cropped jacket

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Mixed print

karen walker, fall 2015, mixed print

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Graphic intent

karen walker, fall 2015, graphic intent

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Accessory express

chunky scarf

black, zip top, hand held bag

  tread sole, caramel-brown ankle boot

karen walker, fall 2015, accessory express

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Trouser suiting

karen walker, fall 2015, suiting

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“Sheer”  sensation

honey hue, long length leather gilet

shearling lining

karen walker, fall 2015, accessory express

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The Ensemble

high waist, rolled hem jeans

denim blouse with ruffle detail

cropped jacket

karen walker, fall 2015, rolled hem

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Fabulous fabrication

textural, orange/brown colour coordination

karen walker, fall 2015, textural _

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(images from vogue.com)

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: trouser suiting style inspiration. Ladies, take note!

10 Thursday Dec 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, fashion innovation, fashion inspiration, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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Women’s trouser suiting

continues to fast-forward fashion evolve as

wardrobe worthy, style statement

ensemble wear.

 

…

 

 

Inject a little bit of “oomph factor” into

trouser suit styling for maximum dress impact.

Consider a style inspiration … or two:

 

 

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus

 

Accessorise Me!

Suiting:

rust hue

longer length jacket

single button closure

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Accessories:

white shoulder purse with silver chain link strap

cobalt-blue ankle boots with clear perspex heel

large frame sunnies

suiting, womens, rust trouser suit, single button closure, blue perspex heel ankle boot, fahionising, 10bestwomenssuitsstreetstyle

(image from fashionising)

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Grey matters

Suiting:

traditional fabrication-  light wool in pewter grey

jacket worn back-to-front with super length sleeves

wide hem trousers

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Accessories:

fringe feature, black leather bag

sleeves, super length sleeve suiting, elleuk Milano_str_VV_RS16_9379

(image from elle uk)

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At attention! : military infused fashion from designer, Phillip Lim

03 Tuesday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion = clothes, fashion inspiration, inspiration, model trends, ready to wear, seasonal colour, signature look, signature piece, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, urban wear, urban-chic, womenswear

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The military trend

is anything but “at ease”-

as it continues to invade runway ready and street style fashion.

 

For the tenth anniversary collection of his label 3.1 Phillip Lim,

 

phillip lim , portrait , aw15 vogue

Phillip Lim

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American designer Phillip Lim presented

his interpretive on military inspired wear:

all in green as signature look with an urban chic vibe.

 

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Get into uniform

3.1 Phillip Lim

a / w  2015

 

 

 

phillip lim , a15, military, MARC0751

Hip hugger parachute trousers

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  phillip lim, a15, jacket, fur trimmed hood, MARC0825

phillip lim, a15, military green, jacket, fur trimmed hood, _A2X0891

Outerwear:  fur trimmed hood and wool undercoat

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phillip lim, a15, military green, bomber MARC0856

Cropped bomber

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  phillip lim, a15, military green, vogue MARC0809

Longer length coat

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phillip lim, a15, military green, dress, flowing MARC0842

Let’s dress it up!

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