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Gents, this one’s for you! : on runway outerwear favourites , a/w 2015

21 Wednesday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in coats, menswear, runway favourites, seasonal dress, seasonal fashion, signature piece

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autumn/winter 2015, autumn/winter clothing, men's coats, men's outerwear, signature piece

It’s time to “bundle up” in signature outerwear

and fashion counter the seasonal elements of

wintry wind

settling snow

cutting cold

running rain

…

For a flawless fashion first impression

made memorable in a statement winter coat

Ready-to-wear

Made

Ready to tackle the big chill 2015

(images from vogue uk):

from Ami

bold, dark tangerine

double breast button closure

men, runway, overcoat, orange, ami

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from Hentsch Man

coffee brown with window pane pattern in orange stitching

men, outerwear, a15, window, coat, Hentsch man

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from Belstaff

mineral white hue with faux fur trim details

men, outerwear, white, faux fur trim details, Belstaff

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from Acquascutum

rich black hue, oversuit comfort, classic cut

men, outerwear, a15, classic over suit, over coat

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from Burberry Prorsum

moss-green leather, double breast

wide-width black faux fur collar

men, outerwear, a15, double breast , leather, green, faux fur black collar, burberry prorsum

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plush fabrication in slate green

hidden button panel

men, outerwear, a15, plush, slate green, burberry prorsum

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from Band of Outsiders

off-centred zip closure

horizontal colour bands across chest

single, flap front pocket

men outer wear, coloured band, zip closure band of outsiders

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from Acne Studios

sage green, trench-inspired coat

contrast colour collar in umber brown

off-centre button alignment

large, exposed pockets

men, outerwear, 15, large, exposed pockets, Acne_Studios

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from Dunhill

teddy bear coat à la 1920s collegiate style

men, outerwear, a15, teddy bear, dunhill

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from 3.1 Phillip Lim

sleeveless, olive-green

black outline details / black straps and buckles

men, runway, outerwear 15, sleeveless, olive green, 3.1 phillip lim

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from Berluti

dual  colour combo

chocolate-brown / black

tab closures

men, runway, overcoat, a15, choc brown berluti

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from Baartmans and Siegel

hooded, striped, parka styled

men, runway, overcoat, horizontal striped parka, a 15, baartmans and siegel

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Fall into it! : Menswear mentions for a/ w 2015

09 Wednesday Sep 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, menswear, ready to wear, seasonal dress

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designer runway shows, men's fashion accessories, menswear, menswear - a/w 2015, on the runway, ready to wear, runway presentations

Gents-

With temps set to plummet as the Fall season descends-

consider a few cold weather fashion options.

Individualise a seasonal style statement look from

menswear runway presentations  a /w  2015.

…

On the runway

Menswear,  a / w  2015

(images from vogue.com):

From Missoni

by designer, Angela Missoni

menswear, a 2015,

Fine knit, colour pulse suiting

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From Louis Vitton

by designer, Kim Jones

menswear, a 15, louis vuitton by kim jonesKIM_0310

Pea-coat cut in soft fabrication and textured

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By designer, Rick Owens

menswear, a 15, rick owens, OWE_0269

AiB (All in Black)

patent leather oversized overcoat with tux label

oversized short trousers

high neck knit top

leggings

…

E. Tautz

by designer, Patrick Grant

menswear, a 2015, e tautz

Grey matters

cuff, pleated front trousers

oversized herringbone overcoat

Accesory watch:  wood sole clogs

…

by designer, Boris Bidjan Saberi

menswear, a 2015- Boris Bidjan Saberi

Red / black asymmetrics

Accessory watch:  slip-on  trainers

…

by designer, Alexander Wang

menswear, a 2015, alexander wang

Space Age

trekkie (Star Trek) fashion vibe

…

by designer, Umit Benan

menswear, a 15, amit benan

Suede suiting in green

kelly green vest / trousers

teal green cable knit scarf

(worn cross tucked under vest)

…

From N. Hoolywood

by designer, Daisuke Obana

menswear, 2015, N. Hoolywood

Graphite green funnel neck long sleeve top

 slate green wool “toggle coat” structured outerwear

with hidden button panel and matching “jogger” trousers

…

by designer, Yohji Yamamoto

menswear, a 15, knitwear en total, yohji yamamoto

Knitted from head to toe

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by designer, Haider Ackermann

menswear, a15, haider ackermann

Lush plush impression

in velvet:   fez hat, fringed scarf, trousers

animal print overcoat

…

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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

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, colour, fashion = clothes, meapp memo, meapp message, men's suiting, menswear, off - runway, patterns, prints, seasonal dress, signature look, street style sass, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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accessories, men's fashion accessories, menswear, off - runway fashion, Pitti Uomo, sprezzatura, spring/summer 2016, street fashion, street style, summer suiting - gents

 

 

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.

 

…

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!)

…

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 .

 

…

Off – runway

Summer Suiting

Pitti Uomo,  s / s 2016

 Bellisimo!

 

 

(photos from the trendspotter)

 

summer suiting, s16, Yummy

chocolate brown

 

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summer suiting, s16,

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(photo from w magazine):

summer suiting, pitti uomo, 16 w magAKS7315

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(photo from the trendspotter):

summer suiting, gents, trendspotter.net Pitti-Uomo-Street-Style-2016-Day-3-17

Solid white

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(photo from w magazine):

summer suiting, s16,

White with stripes

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(photo from gq magazine):

summer suiting, gents s16

Accessorize me!

sunnies and bangles

…

(photo by Tommy Ton):

summer suiting, 16,

Facial attraction

close clipped beards

…

(photo by the urbanspotter):

summer suiting, s16,

Red Said

double and single breasted blazers

…

(photo from w magazine):

summer suiting, 16,

…

(photo from the trendsetter):

summer suiting, s16,

Prints – a – plenty

trousers or shirt options

…

(photos by Tommy Ton):

summer suiting, 16,

 Bam!

colour pops in orange and blue

…

(photos from gq magazine):

summer suiting, gents, s16summer suiting, gents, s16

Patched (t)  and Distressed (b)

jean trousers

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summer suiting, 16,

Braces , Braces

suspenders on display

…

summer suiting, 16,

3 Ts

t-shirt casual

…

(photo from gq magazine):

summer suiting, gents, s16

…

(photo from w magazine):

summer suiting, 16,

Chianti classico

deep, rich, red

…

 

(photos from w magazine):

summer suiting, s16,

Waistcoat solo

no jacket intened

…

(photo from gq magazine):

summer suiting, gents s16

On a colour mission

…

summer suiting, 16,

Where the wild things are

safari short trouser suiting

…

(photo from gq magazine):

summer suiting, gents, s16

Boardroom business

in short trouser suiting

…

 

(photo from before sunrise):

gents, summer suiting, 2015

Stripe attack

 

…

 

(photo by Tommy Ton):

street, summer, casual, blazer, tt, 27-spring-2016-menswear-street-style-14

 In ‘training’

sneaker fashion

…

 

summer suiting, 16,

It’s an orange and blue thing

suit / background colour coordination

…

(photo from w magazine):

summer suiting, 16,

Blue hues

…

(photos from gq magazine):

summer suiting, gents, s16summer suiting, gents, s16

Window pane patterns

three piece flair

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Fun in the sun fashion: beach wear and swimming costumes

30 Thursday Apr 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in beach wear, fashion fun, menswear, seasonal dress, swimming costumes, womenswear

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beach fashion, beach wear - menswear, seasonal dress, summer 2015, summer fashion, summer wear, swimming costumes - womenswear

 

 

As temperatures steadily soar

and the mercury rises-

‘dress in less’ is the barometer for summer time fashion fun,

particularly that of seaside sartorial style.

 

 

…

Beach wear for the gents:

Of varying proportions

from Baja East

by designers, Scott Studenberg and John Targon

 

beach wear, men, skirt,  Baja_East, resort 15,_008_1366.1366x2048

graphic maxi skirt with side pockets

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beach wear, men, cardigan, shorts, resort, 15 Baja_East_020_1366.1366x2048beach wear, men, long tee, side, slits, resort, 15 Baja_East_028_1366.1366x2048

long-length tee with high side slits

…

beach wear, men, sleeveless shirt, kagaroo pocket, resort 15, Baja_East_030_1366.1366x2048

 

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Swimming costumes for the ladies:

(images from J crew)

Solids and Graphics

from J Crew

swimming costumes, one piece, citrus colours, jcrew

(l) one piece in sunshine yellow

(r) two piece / two colours (melon orange bottom/medium blue top)

…

wimming costumes, two piece, graphic, sun shirt, jcrew

high impact graphic print two piece-

sun shirt and matching bottom

…

(images from style.com):

Of horizontal aspect

(t) Striped and sashed ;  (b) Striped and florals

by designer, Lenny Niemeyer

beach wear, striped, cover, lenny niemeyer

swimming costumes, floral _stripes, boat neck lenny niemeyer , s15

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‘Teeny bikinis’ with cover-ups

(t) colour / patterns ; (b) waterworks motif

from Triya

by Isabela Frugiuele, Carla Franco, and Maria Isabel Fioravanti

swimming costumes, teeny bikini, triya, s15 _AG26011swimming costumes, teeny bikini, triya, s15 _AG26395

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Onesies of  ‘sheer’  perfection

(t) Riviera style ; (b) Cut-out details

from Zimmermann

by Nicky Zimmermann

swimming costumes, Riviera fashion, 15,  Zimmermann

swimming costumes, 15, Zimmermann_

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Swim suit designs by Lenny Niemeyer

‘It’s in the cards’

playing card suits meet swimming suits

in a B/W (black/white) colour story

 

swimming costumes, 2 piece, spade , lenny niemeyer, s15swimming costumes, 2 piece, club,

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Fringe fashion

wimming costumes, fringe, white, lenny niemeyer, s15

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Nettings

(t) black one piece, cap sleeves, button details

(m) cream full length macrame-inspired cover

two piece:  bandeau top and bikini bottom

(b) black two piece with netting detail to bandeau top

swimming costumes, one piece, lenny niemeyer, s15 DSC006_AG29275

beach wear, net cover, bandu top, lenny niemeyer, s 15. DSC005_AG29257

swimming costume, 2 piece, s 15, lenny niemeyer, DSC008_AG29328

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Runway favoured few : resort wear/summer fashion 2015

25 Saturday Apr 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion fun, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, menswear, ready to wear, resort wear, runway favourites, seasonal dress, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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cruise wear, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, Resort 2015, resort fashion, resort wear, runway favourites, spring/summer 2015, summer fashion

Resort wear or cruise wear

is a summer fashion tag which conjures up images of

the fabulously attired at extravagant play-

on sun-drenched beaches, abroad luxury yachts,

promenading along fashionable, tree-lined boulevards.

…

Resort fashion is comprised of comfortable, lightweight pieces of

colourful, breathe-able fabrication:

perfect styling for tropical clime, holiday merry-making.

…

A few of runway favourites:

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Resort wear Styling

2015

(images from style.com):

For the gents

by designer, Antonio Marras

resort, men, 15, antonio marrasYVL_8747.1366x2048 resort, men, 15, antonio marras YVL_8799.1366x2048

Colour bashful … Not!

…

by designer, J. W. Anderson

 resort, men, 15, jw anderson_ARC0550.1366x2048 resort, men, 15, jw anderson _ARC0678.1366x2048

Ties and Stripes

…

by designer, Ennio Capasa

for Costume National

resort, men, 15, costume national, evening resort, men, 15, costume national, evening

Summer suiting

evening stroll along the boulevard

…

by designer Walter Van Beirendonck

resort, men, 15, orient, walter van beirendonck

A bit of the Orient

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by designer, Woo Young Mi

for Wooyoungmi

resort, men, 15, wooyoungmi, shorts_ARC0096.1366x2048 resort, men 15, wooyoungmi, shorts_ARC0346.1366x2048

‘Get shorty!’

…

For the ladies

by designer, Antonio Marras

resort, 15, antionio marras

Pattern blends

…

by designer Nicky Zimmermann

Nicky Zimmermann

resort, 15, ladies, zimmerman, ease

Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite!

The full resort fashion package:

gorgeous garments, accented with alluring accessories

…

by designer, Stella McCartney

resort, ladies, 15, resort, casual, stella Mccartney

Daytime casual comfort

…

by designer,  Yoshiyuki Miyamae

for Issey Miyake

resort, 15, ladies, issey miyake, cloud print

Cumulus cloud print top

forecasting clear skies

…

by designer, Alberta Ferretti

resort, 15, alberta ferreti, colour block

 Colour blocking in tie dye effect

shades of reds and purples

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A cold weather front and fabulous winter wear: New York Fashion Week (NYFW), a / w 2015 (Take 1)

15 Sunday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in andro-chic style, design inventive, fabrication, knitwear, minimalism, ready to wear, runway presentation, runway show, seasonal dress, womenswear

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A Detacher, Costello Tagliapietra, ICB, Isa Arfen, Marissa Webb, New York Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week - a/w 2015, Nicholas K, Public School, Richard Chai Love, runway favourites, runway presentations, Sally Lapointe, Tanya Taylor

 

It’s the midst of New York Fashion Week (NYFW),  a /w 2015–

with scheduled shows from 12 February to 19 February.

 

…

The weather in NYC may be bitterly cold,

but the designer presentations are heating up

the fashion runways.

 

..

A few of my runway run-away favourites :

 

 

NYFW,  a/w  2015

Runway Highlights

 

 

(images from style.com)

 

from Nicholas K

by sibling designer duo Nicholas and Christopher Kunz 

City – chica sophisticate

nicholas K, a15

nicholas K, a 15

 

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from ICB

by Makoto Takada

From top to bottom:

“sweater-scarf”  (tied and loose)

single sleeve crop sweater

“planket” (poncho/blanket fusion)

ICB, a15

NYFW, a15, icb, sweater scraf-007-1366

icb, a15, knits NYFW, a15, icb, planket-016-1366

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From Richard Chai Love

by Richard Chai

Urban-sass,  layered proportions

richard chai-love, a 15richard chai-love, a 15richard chai-love, a15

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by Marissa Webb

Hard / Soft

masculine / feminine influences

marissa webb, a15, andro-chic

marissa webb, a 15

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from Costello Tagliapietra

by husband and husband design duo

Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra

Tailored for success

fluid, masculine lines

costello taliapietra, a 15costello tagliapietra, a15

…

 

 

by Tanya Taylor

Geometrics

graphic impact

tanya taylor, a15tanya taylor, a15

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by Sally Lapointe

Minimal, classic intent

sally lapointe, aw 15

sally lapointe, aw 15

…

from A Détacher

by Mona Kowalska

Knitwear of new perspectives

a Detacher, a 15A Detacher, a15

…

from Isa Arfen

by Serafina Sama

Mixed fabrication

knits, leather, silk, corduroy

isa arfen, a15isa arfen, a15, mixed fabricisa arfen, a 15

…

from Public School

by Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne

 sheer, black shirt dress

“duvet” outerwear:  hooded with large front pockets

public school, a15public school, a15, duvet outwear

…

from Suno

by Erin Beatty and Max Osterweis

Stripes.  Colour.  Action.

suno, a15, stripes, multi-colour

Suno, a15, horizontal stripes

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Boot fashion: taking it to the streets

11 Tuesday Nov 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, boot fashion, seasonal dress, signature look, style ideas?, style inspiration, style...bottom up / style... top down, womenswear

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accessories, autumn/winter 2014, boot fashion, boot street fashion, boots, street fashion

As an accessory, footwear is key to solidify a style intent

in creating a signature look.

The current boot fashion options offer

a wide range of possibilities for autumn dress.

What is your boot fashion selection(s) for Fall ’14?

…

Consider a few choices:

Out and about

(photos from the urbanspotter):

boots, shoe boot animal print motif

Shoe boot with animal appeal

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boots, street, ankle, stiletto heels, urbanspotter ParisSS15Day4-2640

The business:  pointed toe , stiletto heels

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boots. thigh high

At the knee cap

…

(photos by Yu Yang):

boots, street style, ankle, peep toe, zipper detail

Peep toe

…

boots, street, burgundy, buckle, snake, yu yuang tumblr_ncs6dheFrr1sszpmyo1_1280

Monk shoe inspired

 flat heel, single buckle ankle bootie in ox-blood red

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(images from whowhatwear):

boots, street, red, ankle

Colour injection:  red ankle boot, pointed toe

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boots, street, over knee, reptile

Reptilian

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boots, street, fringe, suede

 A little bit country:  3 – tiered fringe

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boots, street, moto

Moto boots

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boots, street, cut outs

‘Cut it out’

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boots, street, shoe boot

A class act

…

boots, street, thigh high stiletto

Thigh high stiletto

…

boots, over the knee, black, suede

Chunky heel, over the knee, black suede

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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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accessories, autumn/winter 2014, Band of Outsiders, Gotta have it!, Haider Ackermann, Joseph, knitwear, knitwear match sets, M Missoni, Mark Fast, Michael KorsKors, Sacai, Stella McCartney, sweater dresses, women's knitwear, womenswear

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.

 

…

The knitwear look is bang on trend.

Style with signature accessories to make it

your own.

 

…

On the runway

(images from style.com):

Sweater dress sensation

sweater dress, black, asymmetric, from Joseph

black, asymmetric collar / hem

from Joseph

…

dark slate grey cowl neck sweater dress from Joseph

dark slate grey, cowl-neck, side pockets

accessory:  matching oversized wool beanie

from Joseph

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sweater dress, graphic lines, colour infused, from M Missoni

graphic linear patterning, colour infused

accessories in chocolate brown:

thick knit beanie, bag, suede boots

From M Missoni

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grey maxi sweater dress, from Haider Ackermann

 grey, funnel neck maxi with front hip inner pockets

by Haider Ackermann

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tube top maxi with matching scarf, by Mark Fast

Shoulder baring

tube top, thick knit,  navy calf- length

with black horizontal varied stripes and matching scarf

by Mark Fast

…

sweater dress, mini with embellsihments by Stella McCartney

grey mini with red / black yarn embellishment

accessory:   nude flatform with red soles

by Stella McCartney

…

sweater dress in marl grey, asymmetric hem, super sleeve length by Stella Mc Cartney

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

…

red jumper dress, stella mccartney

red polo neck oversized jumper dress with burgundy animal print

by Stella McCartney

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cardi dress by Michael Kors

dark oatmeal cardi-dress with matching thick fringe scarf

accessories: chocolate brown bag and slouchy knee high boots

by Michael Kors

…

light grey, undulated hem sweater dress, from Sacai

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

check print jumper and matching maxi skirt from Joseph

 jumper and matching maxi length skirt

in check patterning with flora details

from Joseph

…

grey cashmere jumper and maxi form fit wave pleat skirt from Band of Outsiders

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

accessories:  grey lace-up brogues

from Band of Outsiders

…

match set, silvery grey  jumper/skirt by Derek Lam

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

…

knitwear set, orange hues/black jumper maxi skirt by Mark Fast

orange / black graphic impact

by Mark Fast

…

Matching sets

jumper / trousers combo

knitwear match set, roll neck jumper / trousers by Band of Outsiders

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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matching set:  knitwear, camel long sweater / trousers by Sonia Rykiel

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

…

match set, black sweater dress/ trousers by Haider Ackermann

dark chocolate brown sweater dress over match set trousers

accessory:  black shoe boots

Haider Ackermann

…

Curb side

(images from whowhwhatwear):

 

knitwear, sweater dress, Stella Mc Cartney

brown speckled sweater dress by Stella McCartney

accessories:  white trainers, burgundy bag

…

knitwear, grey speckled skirt and matching top

black speckled midi skirt and cropped top match set

accessories:  Adidas trainers, black cross-body bag

thick blue frame sunnies

…

(image from urbanspotter):

knitwear, hooded dress, urbanspotterNew-York-Day3-7382

Dramatic effect

black dress with large hood and thigh high split

accessories:  round frame sunnies, black high-heel sandals

…

(photos from Tommy Ton):

knitwear, chunky sweater dress tt 06_Tommy-Ton-Spring-2015-RTW_031

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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knitwear, oatmeal mini dress, tt 06_Tommy-Ton-Spring-2015-RTW_021

’60s groove

mini A-line dress, tied at waist

accessory:  over-knee black suede boots

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Gents take note! : an ensemble is not quite complete without on-point accessories

31 Friday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, fashion fun, gloves, hats, headwear, jewellery, knitwear, menswear, ready to wear, scarves, seasonal dress, shoes... glorious shoes, signature look, signature piece, style = innovation, style ideas?, style inspiration

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accessories, men's fashion, men's fashion accessories, men's fashion trends, menswear, menswear - bold accents

A statement-worthy accessory is key to elevating an outfit

to great sartorial heights.

It  can be the spotlight, stand-out feature of an ensemble

or an integral, yet quiet element of subtle interest.

 

…

 

Whatever its unique dress role, as accented by:

a hat, a tie, a piece of jewellery, a pair of socks (or lack of),

a pair of shoes, a pair of specs,  a pair of gloves , a bag or case-

 

an on-point accessory (or two, or three)

is fashion de rigueuer for achieving an inspired look.

 

…

 

 

 

 For a/w 2014

 The accessories:

a necessary to complete the total look

 A few ideas

…

 

Runway Ready

 

 

(images from style.com):

 

accessories, men, scarf, rick owens, a14, style.com190.1366x2048

Anime

ninja head cover and structured scarf

from Rick Owens

 

…

 

accessories, oversized wool beanie, leather backpack, suede sliders Michael_Kors_006_1366.1366x2048Shoe Slides

oversized wool beanie

leather backpack

suede sliders (with wool socks!)

from Michael Kors

…

 

accessory, men, oversized mitts, a14 ,style com Michael_Kors_004_1366.1366x2048

Massive mittens

‘bear claw’ mitts

ditto the leather backpack and suede sliders (with socks!)

 from Michael Kors

…

accessory, men, bow tie, maryk mcnairy new amsterdam, a 14, style_LKV0734.1366x2048

Clark Kent of the 21st century

round specs

bow tie

bell-shaped hat

white Buster Brown shoes (and no socks)

gathered at ankle suit trousers

from Mark McNairy New Amsterdam  

…

accessories, men, round sunnies, mark mcnairy new amsterdam, stylecom_LKV0923.1366x2048

Ready to roll

navy driving (flat) cap

black driving gloves

charcoal grey suede desert shoes

from Mark McNairy New Amsterdam  

…

accessory, men, wool headbands, Mark McNairy New Amsterdam, a14 stylecom_LKV0699.1366x2048A nod to ivy league/ preppy dress

thick wool bi-colour head band (yellow/black)

stripped tie in different colour story (orange/blue)

teddy bear overcoat

black monk shoes

from Mark McNairy New Amsterdam

…

 scarf, haider ackermann

Sensational scarf fashion

complementing a ‘dandy-gent’ statement

from Haider Ackermann

…

accessories, men's, blanket scarf, bag, Burberry a 14

textile, rich print carrier

patterned, wool, blanket scarf:

one shoulder draped over a chocolate colour suede, fringe jacket

from Burberry

…

accessories, menswear, silk scarf, large leather bag

Andiamo a palio!

silk print scarf worn a ‘contrade di Siena’ style

large graphic print leather carrier

from Burberry

…

accessory, men, two tone suede trainers, Kolor, style.com _UMB4573.1366x2048

grey patterned circle scarf

tan/chocolate suede trainers

from Kolor

…

accessory, men, Kolor,  belt, a14, style.com _UMB4707.1366x2048

Belt focus

cornflower blue leather belt cinches in a gravel-grey trench

tan toe green trainers

from Kolor

 

…

 

accessories, men, john varvatos, aviator sunnies, a 14 style.com DSC_0016.1366x2048

Dark knight

deep brown lens, aviator frame sunnies

skinny, black neck tie

fingerless black leather gloves

 from John Varvatos

…

accessory, mens, j.w. anderson, bucket bag, a 14, style.com _ARC0080.1366x2048

‘Gender-bender’ fashion (and loving it!)

black wool knit collar

black bucket bag

white flatform shoes

from J.W. Anderson

…

accessories, j.w.anderson, plaftform loafers, a14, style.com _ARC0289.1366x2048

Skyscrapers

black slip-on flatforms

from J.W. Anderson

…

 

accessories, men, stacked bangles, j.w. anderson,a 14, style.com _ARC0123.1366x2048

colour-varied stacked bangles

box bag

from J.W. Anderson

…

accessories, men, stacked bangles, j.w. anderson, style.com, a14 _ARC0092.1366x2048

bi-colour, round frame specs

red ‘grab-bag’ carry-all

from J.W. Anderson

…

 

accessories, mens, andrea pompilio, pocket kerchief, a 14 stylecom CG5Q0370.1366x2048

vibrant print pocket kerchief

The look? : mix & match

from Andrea Pompilio

…

accessories, men, a14 andrea  pompilio , fluffy white marching band-ish hat, style.com CG5Q0097.1366x2048

And the band played on

drum major-esque white faux fur hat with black peak

white faux fur gloves

from Andrea Pompilio

…

 

accessories, sweater/scarf, Band of Outsiders

A ‘twin-set’

matching sweater/scarf combo

from Band of Outsiders

…

menswear, sweater/scarf combo, Band of Outsiders

A ‘triplet set’

In polka dot:   scarf, cardie, jacket

from Band of Outsiders

…

menswear, knit cap

B & B colour story

caramel hue knit beanie styled with peaks

worn as part of a B & B (black/brown) winter layered look:

black shirt, brown turtle-neck jumper, black leather jacket

and herringbone pattern trousers

from Ami

…

accessories, menswear, high top knit beanie, Ami

stone colored wool beanie worn ‘high top’ style

as part of an super cool/casual vibe

from Ami

…

 

accessory, men, statement trainers, walter van beirendonck, a14DSQ_1681.1366x2048

At attention

felt helmet hat with bow detail chin strap

vivid scarf

print/colour intense high tops

from Walter van Beirendonck

…

Street Styling

 (photo from Pause Magazine):

accessory, men, socks, pausemagazineanonymous948Red said

 colour impact socks

…

 

(from gq.com):

accessories, plaid gloves, from GQ

A perfect match

plaid gloves and plaid jacket

…

(photo from the urbanspotter):

accessories, men, chunky watch, leather bracelets, photo from the urbanspotter

Wrist action

chunky watch

leather bracelets

…

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Lookbook-back: autumn layering perspectives through the Marni archives

06 Monday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, colour, colourspeak, design inspiration, dress = ensemble, fabrication, fashion = clothes, inspiration, inter-seasonal dress, inter-seasonal style, look book-back, ready to wear, retro-spection, seasonal dress, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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As trees now slowly, gently shed their leaves

layering the ground with shades of

warm autumnal colours,

nature thus signals, with a chill in the air,

that colder weather is set to come.

…

The cooler clime prompts the advent

of one of my favourite fashion looks:

inter-seasonal style.

This summer-transition to-autumn dress

should mimic nature’s own dynamic

response to seasonal change:

rich deep colours, textural interest,

mixed fabrication, asymmetry

and gentle layering.

…

One designer of note

Consuelo Castiglioni

(founder and creative director of the

Italian fashion label Marni)

seems to know instinctively how to create clothing,

which accentuate an ease of change

from summer to autumn wear.

…

(image from vogue.fr):

consuelo co

Founder and Creative Director of Marni

launched in 1994

…

The inter-seasonal look is accomplished with

dress elements from each season incorporating:

colour, form, patterns, prints,

textures, innovation, artistry

all hallmarks signature to Marni designs.

…

In recognition of the label’s 20th anniversary

here’s a Marni look book-back

at a few autumn creations, which captures

the spirit of inter-seasonal style attire.

…

A Look Book-Back

Marni

Autumn Collections

 

…

Inter-seasonal layering:

an inviting visual and tactile mixture

of textures, colours, asymmetry

and as akin to the

unexpectedness of atmospheric shifts:

the look is wonderfully unpredictable.

…

 

(images form marni.com):

2001

 

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2002

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2004

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2008

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autumn layering, Marni, 2008

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2009

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2010

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2012

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2013

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2014

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