Go for the Gold: Layering with athleisure wear for Fall/Winter 2016

04 Sunday Dec 2016

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A/W '16, athleisure wear, fashion staple, fashion trends, gender neutral fashion, runway presentations

Athleisure wear has evolved from a fashion trend to a fashion staple;

influencing dress options for work, fun and smart casual.

Gender neutural, age neutral-

athleisure wear continues to dominate runway presentation and street style.

Create a signature, on-point look for autumn / winter fashion 2016;

incorporate key elements of athleisure attire:

track suit tops/bottoms, hoodies, sweatshirts, leggings,

trousers with contrast colour side stripes,

jersey sports top, immaculate white trainers,

pieces from sportswear labels (Adidas, Puma, etc.).

Gentle layering forms a sleek silhouette while keeping the chill at bay-

keeping warm and looking good!

Be sublte with athleisure pieces or go bold for gold

for a winning style statement.

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Ladies Lookbook

Trousers/ Joggers

with contrast colour side striping

(image from Cassie Daves)

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With it in faux fur gilet

(image from vogue.com)

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from A.W.A.K.E , a/w ’16

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Labour and Leisure (work and play)

from Balenciaga, a/w ’16

front zip hoodies

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(images from vogue.com)

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Skirt scene

pencil skirt with contrast colour side striping

(image from Cassie Daves)

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Sweat shirt suiting

in matching grey top / trousers with red trim

Evelate the look with pointed stiletto silver pumps!

(image from the fashion spot)

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A little bit of everything

in a red/white colour story

zip front Adidas jacket and spotless white trainers

worn with a sheer top detail maxi dress / asymmetric hem

(image from whowhatwear)

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AiW (all in white)

layering

from Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto

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Sweat-shirt dress

design details: roll neck collar, “jumper tied at waist/hip” features

(runway images from vogue.com)

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Casual Cool

outfit: grey hoodie, oversized sweat trousers with rolled hem

black mules / black crossbody bag

(photo from nss magazine)

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Ornate long-length overcoat

accessorised with Adidas trainers

(photo from the urbanspotter)

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Colour bright

white joggers

layered with white roll neck and yoke-yellow jumpers

topped off with burgundy velour long-length coat

(worn shoulder-perched!)

(image from whowhatwear)

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Gents Style Guide

A tiered ensemble

by Gypsy Sport, a/w ’16

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Athleisure / Military Fashion Fusion

from Casely Hayford, a/w ’16

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Metallic Fantastic details

from Pyer Moss, a/w ’16

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“Rocky Balboa” effect

with full length Yeti-esque coat

from Pyer Moss, a/w ’16

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Boardroom agenda

pinstripe oversized short trousers with leggings

from Dries Van Noten, a/w ’16

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Grey suiting

Christopher Raeburn, a/w ’16

(runway images from vogue.com)

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Hoodie style Habit

(photo from Adam Katz Sinding)

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East coast cool: menswear collection- a / w ’15 by designer, Steven Alan

03 Tuesday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design inventive, design philosophy, design work, menswear, runway favourites, runway presentation, scarf fashion, signature piece, sneaker footwear fashion

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American fashion designer

Steven Alan

is a bi-coastal: living / working on both the west coast- Los Angeles

and the east coast- New York City, of the continental United States.

Yet, his sartorial aesthetics is definintely not a melding of dress directive

from each of these two fashion specific cities.

Rather, his design slant leans firmly towards an east coast,

NYC cool / carefree style.

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(image from elle.com):

designer, Steven Alan

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Initially a retailer / curator for up and coming designers-

Steven Alan launched his eponymous label in 1999

having no formal training in fashion design.

What he did possess was a trained eye and a clear vision

to create clothing: starting in menswear and later to include womenswear,

which is of traditional classic casual but with his own interpretive

of distinct, albeit subtle, modern details.

His iconic reverse seam shirt is example of this creative approach:

button down

seams on the outside

stitched down collar

narrow breast pocket

body tailored

at a length to be worn untucked

and the singular detail- a twisted placket

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Reverse seam shirt

(images from stevenalan.com):

narrower breast pocket

untucked length

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twisted placket

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stitched down collar

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For his menswear collection, a / w 2015

Steven Alan remains true to his design perspective: “New York relaxed”.

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Steven Alan

Menswear, a / w 2015

muted colour palette

easy-fit silhouette

light layering

knitwear

scarf focus

trainer footwear

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(images from vogue.com)

Bonjour, Paris : Menswear Fashion Week- Fall 2015, returns to the La Ville Lumière! (part 2)

23 Friday Jan 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in coats, design experimentation, design inventive, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, menswear, menswear designers, Paris Fashion Week, ready to wear, runway presentation, sneaker footwear fashion, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Variety is the spice of life

and is also a key ingredient on the fashion menu.

Served on the Paris runways of Menswear Fashion Week- Fall 2015

is an array of fashion pieces designed and styled

to please the discerning fashion connoisseur

as well as the budding fashion enthusiast.

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Of particular interest this menswear fashion season

are design twists in:

trouser silhouettes and styling

sleeveless outwear and luxe layering

blurred lines of gender specific dress.

Je l’aime.

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Paris Fashion Week- menswear Fall 2015

Runway highlights

(images from style):

Balmain

by Olivier Rousteing

Indulgence

Off the ramp: decadent skater boy

(note the “Balmain does Van” trainers)

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by Dries Van Noten

Genderless dress

Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite: everything about this collection!

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by Yohji Yamamoto

A Yamamoto statement

oversising, textural, black as signature colour

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by Phillip Lim

Multiplicity

suiting with outer belt cinch

rope wide weave shirt, sleeveless cover with zip and strap detail

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From Viktor & Rolf

by Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren

An Essential: lightweight roll top jumper under any and all looks

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from Ann Demeulemeester

by Sebastien Meunier

Overcoat options

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: trousers with split skirt (twss)

24 Wednesday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in casual wear, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, sneaker footwear fashion, style ideas?, style inspiration, trouser fashion, womenswear

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Trouser wear has been elevated to more than simply

a stand-alone garment staple.

It has been enhanced to trouser fashion status

by trend-setting pairings with other pieces.

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Skirts over trousers have been spotted on the fashion radar.

The new twist is the combo of trousers with a split skirt

for fashion-forward appeal.

Anchor the look with trainers: casual, cool, chic.

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus

Trousers with split skirt (twss)

trouser / skirt mash-up with a twist

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(images from whowhatwear):

twss in pale peach

with chalk blue roll top and grey slip on trainers

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twss in golden syrup brown

paired with black ripped jumper and laced trainers

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Favlook – LookfavFocus: silver metallics

23 Sunday Nov 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, bags, boot fashion, casual wear, coats, dress by colour, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, metallics, nail artistry, ready to wear, shoes... glorious shoes, signature look, sneaker footwear fashion, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus

High gloss or matt finish

make a shimmer and shine style injection

with silver metallic fashion pieces.

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(image from aliexpress.com):

High shine footwear

from Acne Studios

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(from stylehive.com):

Space Age

knee high boots with full-length back zipper detail

from Juicy Couture

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(image from lyst.com):

High top trainers

from Converse

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(image from whowhatwear):

Mirror image

high heeled loafers with tassels

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(image from stylist.co.uk):

Ankle boot with textured finish

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(images from whowhatwear):

Backpack with drawstring closure

from design duo, Mansur Gavriel for Opening Ceremony

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Bucket bag

from design duo, Mansur Gavriel for Opening Ceremony

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(images from asos.com):

Choker collar dress

by designer Gemma Goldstone

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Skirt set

loose fit tee and skirt with side ruching

from Y.A.S

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(image from shopjessicaburman.com):

Nail artistry

metallic foil stick-ons

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(image from lyst.com):

Liquid mercury

Wrap trench with shawl collar

by designer Garth Pugh

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(image from the urbanspotter):

Moto wear

Leather jacket with quilt detail to sleeves

and silver metallic panel detail

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Complete comfort, a hint of the sensual for Fall ’14 : meet designer, Carin Rodebjer

08 Saturday Nov 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in casual wear, fabrication, Favlook - Lookfav, ready to wear, sneaker footwear fashion, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Designer, Carin Rodebjer creates pieces for

the woman who desires a look of casual comfort

with a element of subtle sensuality.

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Her design perspective is involved and considers

a look, a feel, an attitude of being a woman.

She describes her aesthetics as a recognition of

“…how it feels as a woman. There have always been more dimensions to it than the actual look. It’s the feel … it’s holistic in a way.” (quote from nymag.com)

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(image from elle.se):

designer, Carin Rodebjer

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Born in Sweden and now based in New York City,

Ms. Rodebjer launched her line in 1999.

Her collections are pitched to the mid-fashion range:

fabulous clothing at a price point achievable for most customers.

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For her a/w 2014 collection,

Ms. Rodebjer remained true to her design objectives:

casual, sexy, comfort.

The outfits were anchored by sneaker fashion wear

which I loved- Absolutely!

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(images from style.com):

Rodebjer, a/w 2014

The Collection

Culottes: patchwork perfect

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A little peek: skirt with sheer panel

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Knitwear: jumper / skirt matching set

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LBD: with design details

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Lux tux inspiration

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Seasonal hues: autumnal orange

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My Favlook – Lookfav outfit from the collection

All in: texture, layering, fabrication, cool elegant vibe

trainers (yes!)

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Faux fur gilet with cap sleeves and red colour accent

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A winning design collaboration: Mary Katrantzou and Adidas

01 Saturday Nov 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, colourspeak, design collaboration, design inventive, patterns, prints, ready to wear, sneaker footwear fashion, sportswear, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Greek born, London based,

Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design educated-

all background details of designer Mary Katrantzou,

who has electrified the fashion stage with

her innovative prints, striking colour choices and

informed inspiration from works of art, photography and

architectural form.

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Ms. Katrantzou’s recent project is an exciting collaboration

with mega sportswear giant, German multinational- Adidas.

Set for a long-term partnership, the inaugural

capsule collection, Adidas Originals by Mary Katrantzou,

will feature footwear and apparel in signature Katrantzou style:

massive colour impact, inventive print and pattern motif

for full-on graphic contact. Score!

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Having had the pleasure of hearing Ms. Katrantzou speak on several occasions,

it is evident that she has a high-octane level of enthusiasm,

charisma and energy which translates effectively and beautifully into her work.

On joining forces with Adidas, she states:

“I’m really excited to be working with Adidas on a line of apparel and footwear, I grew up, like so many other kids around the world, wearing Adidas sneakers and I’m really excited about bringing my vision to such a global brand.”

(quote from the-agenda.com)

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