Favlook – Lookfav Focus: men’s scarf fashion … Oversized!

06 Friday Nov 2015

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This cold weather season, certain style elements

SCREAM …

go big for maximum impact

go big for statement lure

and the men’s scarf fashion scene is part of the noisemaking.

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Gents, include a big scarf as signature piece

in your winter wear wardrobe.

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Consider a few on – runway favourites:

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from Sacai

planket wrap

patterned, neutral hue

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classic herringbone

solid black hem detail to one side

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colour block in tomato red and dark brown

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from Burberry Prorsum

fringe flair

olive green / mustard yellow colour dialogue

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from Public School

ground sweepers

kinetic motif

positioned to wear at waist on one side and

to floor on the other side

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from Missoni

plaid persuasion

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Viva, voom ! : the Spring 2016 collection from designer Stella Jean for Milan Fashion Week (MFW)

25 Friday Sep 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colourspeak, cultural dress references, patterns, prints, ready to wear, runway favourites, runway presentation, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Each fashion season,

I eagerly await the Milan shows

and more specifically, the new collection from Italian / Haitan desiger

Stella Jean.

Her fearless colour and print mismatch,

often inspired by a particular cultural focus-

generates creation of joyful clothing.

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For Spring 2016, the collection’s regional reference appears to be of Peru-

patterns in linear configuration

a staple of red / blue hues

an abundance of colour scope

pom pom / staw fringe details

(images from gettyimages)

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(image from britannica.com)

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In addition to geographical notes,

Ms. Jean keeps things interesting in mention of various fashion eras:

from ’50s flair to a current on-trend nod-

à la the bomber jacket.

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Spring 2016, runway presentation

by designer, Stella Jean

Vibrant colour

Vivacious attitude

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Referencing Peruvian traditional dress

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With a ’50s silhouette

cigarette trousers

cinched waist, full skirt

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Bomber jacket note

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’60s style flounce mini

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Tiered skirt with straw fringe, print detail t-shirt

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Crochet bottoms: pencil skirt / ankle-length culottes

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Embellished pinstripe shirt of Peruvian influences

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(images from vogue uk)

Ciao ragazzi! Favlook – Lookfav Focus: It’s summer suiting for the gents as presented off – runway at Pitti Uomo – s/s 2016

23 Tuesday Jun 2015

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Established in September 1972

Pitti Uomo

is a biannual, trade show event on contemporary menswear fashion.

Held in Florence, Italy

over the course of four days-

Pitti Uomo is a ‘must attend’ on the fashion circuit calendar.

It is a stage to present men’s clothing/accessory collections

to an anticipatory international audience

of industry professionals and aficionados.

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Yet, as expected-

the on – runway events for this year’s menswear, s / s 2016 presentations

(16 – 19 June 2015)

were rivalled by the off – runway fashion parade of

street style sass sartorial statements.

(Now saw that five times without becoming tongue tied!)

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Summer suiting seemed the definitive dress directive-

the look elevated by eye-catching accessories:

pocket kerchiefs and scarves of prints / colours

smart footwear

weaved straw hats

stacked bracelets

small clutches and oversized carriers

swank sunnies

all wonderfully enhanced by the essential element of

sprezzatura –

the Italian dress sense of

effortless, elegant, confidant style .

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Off – runway

Summer Suiting

Pitti Uomo, s / s 2016

Bellisimo!

(photos from the trendspotter)

Yummy

chocolate brown

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(photo from w magazine):

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(photo from the trendspotter):

Solid white

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(photo from w magazine):

White with stripes

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(photo from gq magazine):

Accessorize me!

sunnies and bangles

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(photo by Tommy Ton):

Facial attraction

close clipped beards

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(photo by the urbanspotter):

Red Said

double and single breasted blazers

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(photo from w magazine):

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(photo from the trendsetter):

Prints – a – plenty

trousers or shirt options

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(photos by Tommy Ton):

Bam!

colour pops in orange and blue

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(photos from gq magazine):

Patched (t) and Distressed (b)

jean trousers

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Braces , Braces

suspenders on display

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3 Ts

t-shirt casual

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(photo from gq magazine):

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(photo from w magazine):

Chianti classico

deep, rich, red

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(photos from w magazine):

Waistcoat solo

no jacket intened

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(photo from gq magazine):

On a colour mission

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Where the wild things are

safari short trouser suiting

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(photo from gq magazine):

Boardroom business

in short trouser suiting

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(photo from before sunrise):

Stripe attack

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(photo by Tommy Ton):

In ‘training’

sneaker fashion

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It’s an orange and blue thing

suit / background colour coordination

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(photo from w magazine):

Blue hues

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(photos from gq magazine):

Window pane patterns

three piece flair

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On trend! : moda española para primavera / verano 2015 (Spanish fashion, s / s ’15)

13 Wednesday May 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, casual wear, colour, fashion fun, minimalism, patterns, prints, ready to wear, shoes... glorious shoes, subdued colours, womenswear

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For spring / summer 2015, Spanish labels-

Sefra and Aldomartins

offer differences of dress style and fashion attitude choices:

minimalist versus colour graphics.

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Both design options are meticulously constructed.

Both design options are modern and on trend.

The decision is yours!

Yet, why chooose? Go for both looks.

It all depends on your fashion sway on any given day.

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(images from vogue.es):

Minimalist

from Sefra

by Sefra retail chain

clean lines, subdued hues, understated elegance

footwear fashion: gladiator sandals

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Colour graphics

from Aldomartins (label)

by Nuria Bisbal (designer/artistic director)

floral inspired prints, colour coded, fun patterns, sport lux vibe

footwear fashion: trainers

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Patchy Cake Eater: serving up menswear fashion fun for a/w 2015

25 Wednesday Mar 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, colourspeak, design philosophy, fabric blends, fabrication, fashion = clothes, fashion fun, gender non-specific fashion, men's suiting, menswear, menswear designers, outerwear, patterns, ready to wear, runway presentation, runway show, style ideas?, style inspiration, Tokyo Fashion Week

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autumn/winter 2015, men's outerwear, menswear, menswear style options, patchwork garments, Patchy Cake Eater - label, Shigeki Morino - designer, shrunken suiting, Tokyo Fashion Week

Patchy Cake Eater

is a menswear label, launched in 2012 by Japanese designer

Shigeki Morino.

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(image from francoiscavelier.com):

designer Shigeki Morino (l) and his assistant Soichiro Nakagawa (r)

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The label name is indicative of the collection presented

at Tokyo Fashion Week, a/w 2015-

patchwork fabrication, emotive of a feel good from ‘cake effect’.

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The design aesthetics is an unique interpretative of a gender focus on fashion:

“(creating) the masculinity that a woman wearing men’s clothes exudes,

and (applying) it back to men’s fashion.”

It is a modern label with a modern design vision

which manages to be readily translatable from

runway fashion to everyday wear.

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When asked at interview if he had any advice for other emerging designers,

Mr. Morino offered insight from his observations of recent runway presentations:

“… if I had to say one thing, it would be that some men’s runway shows here are deviating too far from something wearable. There has to be a balance between entertainment and what is represented should be able to be worn on the street.”

(quote from aserica.com)

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Patchy Cake Eater

chromatic, tailored, fashion fun

Tokyo Fashion Week, a/w 2015

(images from tokyo-mbfashionweek.com):

textural, colourful

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patterned planket

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carnation pink baseball jacket

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shrunken suiting

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A melting pot stirred: Haitian-Italian designer, Stella Jean presents at Milan Fashion Week (MFW), a ’15

28 Saturday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, colourspeak, cultural dress references, emerging designers, fabric blends, fabrication, fashion cultural reference, fashion fun, fashion historic reference, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, free to be me, grunge fashion, masculine/feminine aesthetic, patterns, prints, ready to wear, runway presentation, seattlewear, style = innovation, style ideas?, style inspiration, trouser fashion, womenswear

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Having offered yet another stellar collection at runway

for Milan Fashion Week (MFW), a/w ’15 –

designer, Stella Jean

continues as a raising star in the fashion cosmos.

For the past few seasons, I anticipate her runway presentations

and once again it is worth the wait.

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(image from livemaster.ru):

designer, Stella Jean

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From her debut collection (September 2012 at Milan Fashion Week)

to the present-

her design aesthetics remains true to a loving embrace of

her Caribbean and European heritage.

Of Haitian (her mother) and Italian (her father) parentage,

Ms. Jean marries sartorial qualities from this varied familial exposure:

vibrant colours/prints with tailoring craftsmanship.

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Her talents were immediately noticed and championed by

legendary designer Giorgio Armani.

For Milan Fashion Week, s/s ’14

Mr. Armani honoured the new designer by selecting her

to present at Teatro Armani, his 550 seat show space.

This was certainly sign of high praise indeed.

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Ms. Jean’s creations are mirror to her own multi-cultural reflection.

Hers is a welcomed interpretation of fashion as global perspective:

“I want to communicate through clothes a concept of opposite worlds and traditions fusing together in a sophisticated way and standing side by side with equal importance, not covering the other up.” (quote from vogue.co.uk)

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For her a/w ’15 collection

Ms. Jean adds hints of Himalayan dress

into the cultural aesthetic mix with fabrication and tassel adornments.

Her design attitude is celebratory, joyous, vivid, uplifting.

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Melting pot of fashion, design ingredients

a melding of cultural dress references

a masculine / feminine mix of design attitude

a wink at various fashion eras:

’60s flower power vibe, ’50s in full-swing ‘poodle skirt’, ‘

’90s grudge Seattle wear

an explosion of colour and mixed fabrication

an exciting collection with a definite wow factor

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Stella Jean

a/w 2015

The Collection

(images from style.com):

From the Himalayas with a ’60s vibe

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite

’50s full-swing ‘poodle skirt’ inspiration with wooly jumper

vibrant colours / patterns (signature Stella Jean!)

Cue the calf-high socks with peep toe heel shoes (t)

and with slip-on trainers (b)

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A take on plaid – Seattle grunge wear

accessorised with textile necklace (t)

double-breast orange wool coat with fur collar detail (b)

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Plaid it is

tailored, long length pencil with decorative detail at hem

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Print/Pattern Mix (PPM)

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Trouser fashion: oversizing

with gathered top waist and knitted tasseled skirt overlay (b)

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Colour my world: designer, Roksanda Ilincic presents in technicolour vision for LFW, a/w ’15

24 Tuesday Feb 2015

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For her autumn/winter 2015 London Fashion Week presentation

designer, Roksanda Ilincic offered a collection which is a visual treat:

mosaic colour blocking

a cornucopia of rich autumnal hues

added whimsical colour clash elements

(note the shoes of blood orange and royal blue colour combo)

textural fabrication

socks and heels (Love this!)

and skirt lengths of Edwardian Era proportions

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The demure silhouette conveys a quiet elegance

and combined with the confident colour statement

the collection shouts- winner.

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from Roksanda

by designer, Roksanda Ilinic

LFW, a / w 2015

(images from style.com):

Collection Highlights

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The Lanvin-look: Menswear, a/w 2014

19 Friday Dec 2014

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In 2015, the House of Lanvin will celebrate its 125th anniversary.

Established in 1890 by Mme. Jeanne-Marie Lanvin, the label

is now under the creative direction of designer, Alber Elbaz.

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(image from en.vogue.fr):

Alber Elbaz

Creative director, Lanvin

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For the menswear collection, a/w 2014

M. Elbaz presented ensembles, which successfully

combined hints of signature Lanvin elegance

with an injection of genuine fashion fun.

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Elements of the ‘Lanvin’ – look

Menswear, a/w 2014

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“Wowee, Kazawee” Robin side-wing slip-ons

(from the original ’60s Batman television show!)

(image from thehanalog):

Robin, wearing Mercury-esque footwear

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Statement tees

‘Look at me’ belts

Pink colour story

Stripes and zany patterns/prints

Textural

Modern suiting

Nearly-to-the- floor sweeping scarves

Varied carrier bags

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Without doubt Mme. Lanvin,

herself a fashion forward thinker and business astute,

would be pleased with the

design direction undertaken by M. Elbaz.

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(runway images from style.com):

Lanvin

Menswear, a/w 2014

‘Robin-shoes’

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‘Look at me’ belts

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Pink colour story

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Stripes and zany patterns/prints

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Modern suiting

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Nearly-to-the- floor sweeping scarves

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Varied carrier bags

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Textural

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Imperfect perfection: meet emerging designer Noa Raviv

10 Wednesday Dec 2014

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Tel Aviv- based designer Noa Raviv is a young, up and coming talent

whose recent graduate collection, completed at

Shenkar College of Engineering and Design,

has captured the attention of the international fashion community.

The collection, called ‘Hard Copy’,

was featured in a recent edition of Vogue Italia.

The magazine recognised Ms. Raviv as an emerging designer

to watch closely on the fashion industry radar.

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(image from dianov-art.ru):

designer, Noa Raviv

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(images from Vogue Italia):

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‘Hard Copy’ is a collection ‘shaped’ by an interpretive of classical Greek sculpture

and an application of 3D software to create imprecise grid patterns

on tulle and organza fabrics.

The design objective was to produce

“an original object in an era of duplication and replication.”,

which Ms. Raviv successfully accomplished.

Her garments are unique pieces, authentic to an original aesthetic.

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Hard Copy

by designer, Noa Raviv

(images from noaraviv.com)

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For further background on designer Noa Raviv, visit her webstie:

http://www.noaraviv.com/

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In stitches: knit dresses and knit matching set combos

02 Sunday Nov 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, casual wear, Gotta have it!, knitwear, patterns, prints, ready to wear, scarves, seasonal dress, shoes... glorious shoes, signature look, street style sass, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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For this year’s autumn / winter season, knitwear fashion reigns supreme.

My favourite looks include sweater dresses and

matching sets of coordinated jumper tops with knit skirts or trousers.

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The knitwear look is bang on trend.

Style with signature accessories to make it

your own.

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On the runway

(images from style.com):

Sweater dress sensation

black, asymmetric collar / hem

from Joseph

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dark slate grey, cowl-neck, side pockets

accessory: matching oversized wool beanie

from Joseph

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graphic linear patterning, colour infused

accessories in chocolate brown:

thick knit beanie, bag, suede boots

From M Missoni

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grey, funnel neck maxi with front hip inner pockets

by Haider Ackermann

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Shoulder baring

tube top, thick knit, navy calf- length

with black horizontal varied stripes and matching scarf

by Mark Fast

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grey mini with red / black yarn embellishment

accessory: nude flatform with red soles

by Stella McCartney

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Gotta have it!

speckled brown, asymmetric hem with front slit, super-length sleeve

sleeve tie detail at shoulder

accessory: turquoise green flatform with gold band sole

by Stella McCartney

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red polo neck oversized jumper dress with burgundy animal print

by Stella McCartney

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dark oatmeal cardi-dress with matching thick fringe scarf

accessories: chocolate brown bag and slouchy knee high boots

by Michael Kors

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light grey, undulated hem, soft pleats

accessories: silk/cotton graphic print scarf, large bronze tone pin

from Sacai

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Matching sets

jumper / skirt combos

jumper and matching maxi length skirt

in check patterning with flora details

from Joseph

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grey cashmere jumper, maxi length wave-pleated skirt with waist tie

accessories: grey lace-up brogues

from Band of Outsiders

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Colour contrasts

textured light grey / black weave

grey band at hems: sleeves, jumper, skirt

with added colour block punch roll top inner sweater

by Derek Lam

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orange / black graphic impact

by Mark Fast

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Matching sets

jumper / trousers combo

blue / grey, vertical stripes, polo neck jumper and matching trousers

with blue band at hems: jumper / trousers

accessories: navy lace-up brogues

from Band of Outsiders

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camel, long-length top with outer deep pockets and matching trousers

styled with sleeveless cover with scarf detail and black platform sandals

by Sonia Rykiel

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dark chocolate brown sweater dress over match set trousers

accessory: black shoe boots

Haider Ackermann

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Curb side

(images from whowhwhatwear):

brown speckled sweater dress by Stella McCartney

accessories: white trainers, burgundy bag

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black speckled midi skirt and cropped top match set

accessories: Adidas trainers, black cross-body bag

thick blue frame sunnies

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(image from urbanspotter):

Dramatic effect

black dress with large hood and thigh high split

accessories: round frame sunnies, black high-heel sandals

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(photos from Tommy Ton):

kelly green cable knit jumper dress with pink trim hem

accessory: ‘clearview’ pointed toe booties

with pink tie panel, black heel /toe

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’60s groove

mini A-line dress, tied at waist

accessory: over-knee black suede boots

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: men’s scarf fashion … Oversized!

Viva, voom ! : the Spring 2016 collection from designer Stella Jean for Milan Fashion Week (MFW)

Spring 2016, runway presentation

by designer, Stella Jean

Ciao ragazzi! Favlook – Lookfav Focus: It’s summer suiting for the gents as presented off – runway at Pitti Uomo – s/s 2016

Off – runway

Summer Suiting

Pitti Uomo, s / s 2016

On trend! : moda española para primavera / verano 2015 (Spanish fashion, s / s ’15)

Patchy Cake Eater: serving up menswear fashion fun for a/w 2015

Patchy Cake Eater

A melting pot stirred: Haitian-Italian designer, Stella Jean presents at Milan Fashion Week (MFW), a ’15

Stella Jean

a/w 2015

The Collection

Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite

Colour my world: designer, Roksanda Ilincic presents in technicolour vision for LFW, a/w ’15

from Roksanda

by designer, Roksanda Ilinic

LFW, a / w 2015

The Lanvin-look: Menswear, a/w 2014

Lanvin

Menswear, a/w 2014

Imperfect perfection: meet emerging designer Noa Raviv

Hard Copy

by designer, Noa Raviv

In stitches: knit dresses and knit matching set combos

On the runway

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The Collection

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