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‘Where the buffalo roam’: men’s full-on faux fur coats, from Dolce & Gabbana for a/w 2016

30 Saturday Jan 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in coats, fabrication, faux fur, menswear, ready to wear, signature piece, winter wear

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Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana

the design duo of the eponymous label Dolce & Gabbana (D & G)

are known for their distinctive design directive:

 

 

 

inevitably ornate

whimsical

often quirky

colourful

sometimes inspired by historical/cultural references

textural

stunning fabrication

 

 

 

 

never subdued, or one-dimensional

a bit of the wild, weird and delightfully wonderful.

 

 

For their a/w  2016 menswear collection, D & G presented overcoats

with more than a hint of  ‘Grizzly Adams’ fashion flair:

super-size oversized and faux fur overflow

for much tactile comfort and necessary warmth against

the winter chill.

 

 

 

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Leg-wear notes:

close-fit knit trousers and faux fur full ‘Buffalo’ trousers 

 

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Dolce and Gabbana

Menswear Collection,    a/w 2016

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‘Buffalo’  faux fur  trousers

dolce & gabbana, men f 2016, buffalo coats, vogue.co.uk

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Close-fit knit trousers

dolce & gabbana, men f 2016, buffalo coats, vogue.co.uk

 

dolce & gabbana, men f 2016, buffalo coats, vogue.co.uk

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(images from vogue.com and vogue uk)

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Go big or Go home: Go chunky jumper

10 Tuesday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in knitwear, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, supersize me fashion, winter wear, womenswear

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chunky jumpers, jumpers, knitwear, oversized wool jumpers, supersize me fashion, winter wear, WW (winter wardrobe)

 

For WW (winter wardrobe)  2015

embrace supersize me fashion–

go chunky jumper for a big, bold knitwear statement.

 

 

 

(images from w magazine)

 

knitwear, chunky, wmag sweater-weather

Cream, cable knit, copious sleeve hem

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knitwear, chunky, wmag-trend-

Textural, dolman sleeves, bow at shoulder detail

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(photo from the trendspotter):

chunky sweater, matching top_skirt thetrendspotter.net

Outfitted:  skirt and jumper set

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(images from stylecaster):

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In the pink

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  knitwear, chunky jumper, stylecasteroutfit-17d

Chunky combo:   chunky scarf, chunky jumper

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knitwear, chunky jumper, stylecaste

All wrapped up

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(image from glamour magazine):

knitwear, chunky jumper, glamour fashionthe-fixer-sweater-street-style-h724

Half-tucked presentation

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

06 Friday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, colour, colour blocking, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, knitwear, menswear, patterns, ready to wear, signature piece, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, winter wear

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accessories, Accessorise Me!, autumn/winter 2015, Burberry Prorsum, M Missoni, menswear, Public School, runway scarf fashion, Sacai, scarf fashion, winter wear

 

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

scarf fashion, menswear, a15, blanket, netraul sacai

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classic herringbone

solid black hem detail to one side

scarf fashion, menswear, a15, herringbone, saca

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colour block in tomato red and dark brown

scarf fashion, menswear, a15, sacai, duo colour- red_brown,

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from Burberry Prorsum

fringe flair

olive green / mustard yellow colour dialogue

scarf fashion, menswear, burgerry prorsum,

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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

scarf fashion, men a15, public school _

scarf fashion, men a15, public school

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from Missoni

plaid persuasion

scarf fashion a15 men, missoni

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“Baby, it’s getting cold outside!”: menswear overcoat fashion for autumn / winter 2015

01 Sunday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in coats, menswear, outerwear, overcoats, runway favourites, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, winter wear

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Ann Demeulemeester, Astrid Andersen, Baja East, coats, E. Tautz by Patrick Grant, Etro, men's outerwear, menswear - a/w 2015, menswear - overcoats, on the runway, outerwear, phillip lim, runway favourites, Todd Snyder, Undercover, Valentino, Wooyoungmi, Y-3

 

 

There’s no denying it –

the cold weather front has glided in

with frostier forecast ahead.

Gents, keep stylishly warm during the wintry months–

opt for signature outerwear piece:

a statement overcoat.

 

 

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A few runway favourites:

Overcoat awesome options

menswear fashion , a / w  2015

from Ann Demeulemeester 

by designer, Sébastien Meunier

basil-green

below knee, double button row

 

mens, outerwear, a15. ann demeulemeester, green double row buttons,

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from E. Tautz

by designer, Patrick Grant

grey imager

mens, outerwear, a15,  grey image

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Y-3

by designer, Yohji Yamamoto

double-row metal clasp closure

military vibe, cobalt-blue

menswer, outerwear, overcoat, a15, double breast, metal clasp closure, wide lapel blue military vibe,

 

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by designer, Astrid Andersen

mixed fabrication in grey, black, white: 

patent leather,  textural textile

zipper details

mens, outerwear, 15, astrid andersen, mixed fabrication, zipper details

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from Undercover

by designer, Jun Takahashi

deep forest-green duffel coat

traditional attire / modern styling

mens, outerwear, a15, green, duffel coat, traditional, Undercover

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by designer, Todd Snyder

classic camel

menswear, outerwear, outerwear, camel, traditional, todd snyder

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from Etro

by designer, Kean Etro

plush lush

chocolate-brown with subtle print detail

mens, outerwear, plush lush, choc brown, etro

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from Baja East

by design duo, Scott Studenberg and John Targon

casual cool, front zip closure

mens, outerwear, a15, baja east, black zip front

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from Valentino

by design partners, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri 

grey chromatic

colour-block geometric

menswear, outerwear, a15, grey chromatic colour geometrics, valentino

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cream-colour faux fur inset

black at hem, pockets, shoulder/sleeves and collar

menswear, outerwear, a15, valentino, cream faux fur inset, black to hem, pockets, sleeves, collar,

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by designer Phillip Lim

blue colour-block parka with faux fur trimmed hood

menswear, outerwear, a15, colour block blue, parka, fur trim hood phillip lim

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from Wooyoungmi

by mother/daughter design team, Mi and Katie Chung

wide lapel/collar, wine-red hue

with contrast black diagonal panel to front button

menswear, outerwear, a15, dark maroon, black panel, off centre buttoning, wooyoungmi (mum_daughter design duo)

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(images from vogue.com)

 

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: “arm candy” for super length sleeve sweaters

25 Sunday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, agender fashion, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, gender neutrality, gender non-specific fashion, gender-less fashon, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, winter wear

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accessories, Accessorise Me!, agender fashion, bracelets, chunky bracelets, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, gender-less fashion, statement accessories, statement jewellery, super length sleeve sweaters

 

 

Last autumn/winter season

for both the ladies and gents-

the super length sleeve sweater ruled as

upper body warmth cover-up from neck to finger tips.

Now for this year’s super chill factor clime

add another style dimension to the long-length sleeve sweater look:

accessorise with over-the-sleeve-worn chunky bracelet(s).

 

 

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus

accessorise super length sleeve sweaters

 

add an over sleeve statement bracelet

 

 

 

(image from whowhatwear):

 

accessory, bracelet, over super length sleeveKeep it simple with a single piece

or consider a stack attack with a bracelet pile-on

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Jenna Lyons (the creative head) and J Crew (the label): (the best) of fashion unions

19 Thursday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, andro-chic style, denim, design philosophy, fabrication, fashion and business, fashion fun, knitwear, New York Fashion Week, ready to wear, runway presentation, separates, shoes... glorious shoes, style ideas?, style inspiration, winter wear, womenswear

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autumn/winter 2015, J Crew, Jenna Lyons, New York Fashion Week - a/w 2015, separates, style inspiration

 

In past, I have regarded J Crew garments

as reliable, affordable, Ivy League type campus wear-

nostalgic of my collegiate years-

no longer is this the case!

 

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In recent years, the clothing label has made a meteoric ascent

into the stratosphere of fashion worthy inspired dress.

This is due, in no small measure,

to the on-course style direction of creative head-   Jenna Lyons.

 

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(image from vogue.co.uk):

jenna lyons, portrait, j crew creative head

Jenna Lyons

Creative Head,  J  Crew

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Ms. Lyons assumed leadership of the label in 2008.

As a woman with her own strong dress aesthetics:

quirky, androgynous and a love obsession with sequins-

she promptly proceeded to transform the label into in her own image

and with tremendous success!

 

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As with the label she now heads, Ms. Lyons herself is a story of transformation.

Born with incontinentia pigmenti, a genetic skin disorder

which presents with uneven pigment, teeth and hair lost-

Ms. Lyons, teased unmercifully as a child

never felt herself to be beautiful.

She found beauty in the things around her

and the art and fashion design she created:

“I searched for ways to make things more beautiful and surrounded myself with beautiful things because I didn’t feel that in myself … I felt a huge drive to make clothes that everybody could have because I felt ostracized by that world of beauty and fashion.”  (quote from fast.company.com)

 

Today, standing  at a model-esque height with body and style verve to match-

Ms. Lyons embodies the new J Crew woman.

She is what she purports:

intelligent, savvy, witty, confident, distinctive

and looking fabulous in the process.

 

 

 

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J Crew

New York Fashion Week (NYFW), a / w  2015

 

 

 

(images from style.com):

Nyfw, a15, j-crew-, denim, fluff,print, tassel shoes 021-1366

The ensemble- layer by layer:

baby blue board room collared shirt (unbuttoned low)

denim jacket, black / white stole scarf, graphic print skirt

and the shoes! – pointed, bronzed stiletto heels with tassel adornments

Winner!

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j crew, parka and gold

Jumper:  oversized, pouch pocket, grey turtle neck with drawstring to waist

Skirt:  pink / grey patterned,  knit, mini

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NYFW, a15, j-crew, pink, oversized, drawstring hooded top, flirty skirt -005-1366

Top:  sporty, drawstring hood, oversized, dusty pink

Skirt:  multi-coloured, flirty, twirly

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NYFW, a 15, j-crew, white jumpsuit is a suit!-006-1366

White jumpsuit is a suit – in – one

Silhouette, perfect!

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nyfw, a15, j-crew-, lemon yellow skirt, textural overcoat 001-1366

Stand out yellow

Browns, patterns, animal prints, textural

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NYFW, a15, j-crew, denim, layered look with masculine vibe 028-1366

Denim, layered, masculine vibe

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NYFW, a15, j-crew, denim shirt,  jewelled maxi skirt -027-1366

nyfw, a15, j-crew-, sequin shift dress, layering 030-1366

Sequins, yes please.

According to Ms. Lyons (a bit tongue in cheek, but not really)-

“Sequins are the new black!”

(quote from guardian.com)

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  NYFW, a15, grey matters,j-crew jacket with wool sleeves, wide trousers-016-1366 NYFW, a15, fb, grey matter, j-crew-014-1366

Groutfit

(t) jacket with knitted sleeves;  extreme – wide leg, patterned trousers

(b) roll-neck jumper;  solid grey, extreme-wide leg trousers with front pleating

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NYFW, a15, j-crew, fringe leather skirt, jumper-012-1366

Peach-hue, leather skirt with a kick

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 NYFW, j-crew, night and day mix, gold outfit, anorak coat -013-1366

Dress high / low combo

High (night life inspired):  flash of gold outfit

Low (nod to day wear):  khaki green, fur trimmed hooded parka

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A cold weather front and fabulous winter wear: New York Fashion Week (NYFW), a / w 2015 (Take 2)

17 Tuesday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in casual wear, denim-wear, fashion = clothes, fashion fun, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, New York Fashion Week, ready to wear, style ideas?, style inspiration, urban-chic, winter wear, womenswear

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autumn/winter 2015, autumn/winter clothing, Carolina Herrera, Custo Barcelona, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, New York Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week - a/w 2015, Rag and Bone, runway presentations, Thakoon, The Row, Thom Browne, VFiles designer- Andrea Jiapei Li, VFiles designer- Julia Seemann, Victoria Beckham, womenswear

 

 

It may be a deep freeze outside,

but inside each runway presentation sizzles hot

during New York Fashion Week .

 

Take 2:  another installment of my runway- runaway favourites:

 

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NYFW,  a/w  2015

Runway Highlights

 

 

(images from style.com):

 

 

Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite!

from Custo Barcelona

by Custo Dalmau

3/4 length trousers, fun and funky prints

a15, custo barcelona, 3/4 length trousersa15, custo barcelona, 3/4 length trousers

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from Thakoon

by Thakoon Panichgul

Autumnal hues

dress: plush pile wrap with cross-body scarf  (t)

gilet:  lush plush pile remnants-look  (b)

a15, thakoon, plush pile cross body scrafa15, thakoon

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VFiles, community of emerging talents

by VFiles member designer, Julia Seemann

Denim Dynamics

a15, julia seeman, denim calf length, trousers, oversizea15, julia seemann, denim, skirt, circle

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VFiles, community of emerging talents

by VFiles member designer, Andrea Jiapei Li

Urban sports lux, taken to another level

nyfw, a15, Vfiles, andrea jiapei li

nyfw, vfiles, andrea jiapei li, urban, lux, sports

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from The Row

by Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen

wrap leather jacket:   cropped, reptilian effect  (t)

wrap leather coat:   dark chocolate brown, side pockets   (b)

a15, the rown, leather, wrap top

nyfw, a15, the row, leather wrap coat

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The ultimate in slip-on slipper shoes

and floor length, sweeping garments

nyfw, a15, the row, floor sweeping, slipper shoe

nyfw, a15, the row, floor sweeping, slipper shoes

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by Thom Browne

An Edwardian era point of view

nyfw, a15, thom browne, edwardian point of view nyfw, a15, thom browne

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by Carolina Herrera

Seismic wave

jumpsuit

nyfw, a15, carolina herrera, seismic wave

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Red by all means

oversize jacket, pronounced sleeves

nyfw, a15, carolina herrera, red ensemble, oversize jacket, pronounced sleeves

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by Victoria Beckham

In ivory

dress in mixed fabrication

with solid top and petals skirt

a15, Victoria Beckham, petal skirt

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from Rag and Bone

by David Neville and Marcus Wainwright 

 patent leather coat and pencil skirt ensemble in deep burgundy

jacket with wide collar in black

nyfw, a15, rag and bone, burgundy/black leather skirt/coat ensemble

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Military vibe with lace

nyfw, a 15, rag and bone, miliatry and lace, black

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Trouser suiting

In cream:  cropped double breast jacket with colour match, slim-fit trousers

nyfw, a15, rag and bone, trouser suit, cropped jacket, slim fit trousers

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Winter Whites for ladies and gents : no longer fashion faux pas, but rather fashion de rigueur

13 Friday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, AiW (all in white), bags, casual wear, coats, dress = ensemble, dress by colour, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, menswear, ready to wear, street style sass, style ideas?, style inspiration, winter wear, womenswear

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Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, on the runway, winter attire, winter wear, winter whites, winter whites on the runway, winter whites street style

As the weather continues in ice crystal deep freeze

and hills of white snow jot the urban landscape-

borrow from nature’s colour cue and dress in

varied hues of winter whites:

-as single colour sensation

-tonal colour dimension

-or accent colour punch.

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The Big Chill Factor

Winter 2014 / 2015

(t – b, images from exploregram.com, findlandtimes.fi):

winter whites, exploregram.com Quietly-beautiful-snow-covered-trees.-storm-january-newyork-bundleup-newjersey-trees-mothernature-se

NYC:  snow covered tree branches

winter whites, snow, ny, finlandtimes.fiimage_13663_0

NYC:  Central Park

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On the runway

Winter Whites,  a/w ’14

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From Sonia Rykiel

by artistic director Geraldo da Conceicao

winter whites, sonia rykeilwinter whites, sonia rykiell

Loose fit knit tops and slouchy trousers

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From Band of Outsiders

by Scott Sternberg

FW14 BAND OF OUTSIDERS MEN NEW YORK 2/9/2014

Dotted throughout

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From Comme des Garçons Homme 

by Rei Kawakubo

winter whites, comme des garcons, men, a 14

Cream suiting with dot effect and stand-out black lapel

complimented by stark whites:  shirt and shoes

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by Astrid Andersen

winter whites, astrid andersen, men a 14

Crystalline

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From Y-3

by Yohji Yamamotoa

winter whites, Y-3, ladies, fuzzy city shorts

Fuzzy-wuzzy city walking shorts

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Fashion forecast predicts continued

Winter Whites flurries for seasons to come.

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Winter Whites,  a/w  2015

 

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by Tess Giberson

winter whites, tess giberson, f 2015

Quilted parka with fur trim hood

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by Victor Alfaro

winter whites, ladies, victor alfaro, fall 2015, knits

Jumbo-neck turtle jumper with fringe detail

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winter whites, victor alfaro, ladies, cape effect top, knit, a 15

Cape effect turtle-neck jumper

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by Damir Doma

winter whites, damir doma, ladies dress

Boat-neck, long sleeve, comfort fit

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from Versace

by Donatella Versace

winter whites, overcoat, men, versace, f 2015

Traditional cut wool overcoat

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from Off-White

by Virgil Abloh

winter whites, men, Off-White

Magnolia white net hoodie and patchwork denim trousers

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From Topman Design

by Gordon Richardson and team

winter whites, topman design, men, boiler suit/ plaid detail , f 2015

Boiler suit with green / beige  plaid detail to front

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Winter Whites

“On the streets where you live”

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(photo from beforeeesunrise):

winter whites, jumpsuit

Jumpsuit with empire waist definition

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(photos by Tommy Ton):

winter white, head to toe knitwear, photo by tommy ton

Favlook – Lookfav Favourite Focus!

 Knitwear ensemble in head to toe light cream tonals

and the brolly too, in step with the colour coordinated theme

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winter whites ladies, photo by Tommy Ton,

Winter Whites accesorised with floral coat and

embellished white lace-ups

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(photo from nssmag.com):

winter whites, silk joggers, photo from nss.com

Silk joggers and combat boots

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(photos by Yu Yuang for FashionBeans):

winter whites, men, overcoat, photo from Yu Yuang

Mackintosh coat

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winter whites, men, trousers, photo by yu yuang

White jean trousers accented with browns and blues

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Winter Whites Accessories

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(photo by Thousand Yard Style):

white white, trainers, man

Blinding white trainers and socks!

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(photo from beforeeesunrise):

winter white, fedora, lady

Fedora with detailed band

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(image from style.com):

winter whites, fluffy clutch, hellessy, f 2015

Cozy-up-to-it fluffy clutch

from Hellessy,  Fall 2015

by designer, Sylvie Millstein

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Men in hats: winter headgear on the runway

28 Sunday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, casual wear, fashion fun, hats, headwear, menswear, ready to wear, runway presentation, signature look, signature piece, style ideas?, style inspiration, winter wear

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caps, fashion, hats, hats on the runway, men's hats, oversized hats, oversized knit hats, wide rimmed hats, winter 2014, winter accessory, winter hats, winter-warmer wear

 

During the season of wintry clime

insulate against the cold and look on-point

in the process with signature winter-warmer headwear.

 

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Inject a measure of fashion fantastic into

an ensemble with unique accessorising:

a statement slamming hat.

 

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Take style inspiration from a few runway hits.

 

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On the runway

a/w 2014

 

 

 

 

by Junya Watanabe

men in hats, bowler, junya watanabe, a 14

Offbeat bowler

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by Mark McNairy

New Amsterdam

men in hats, canary yellow peak cap, a14,mark mcnairym,

Duckbill in canary yellow

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men in hats, school boy cap, mark mcnairy, a14,

School boy cap

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men in hats, mark mcnairy, a14, pork pie hat

Porkpie hat

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by Walter Van Beirendonck

men in hats, german helmet, walter van beirendonck, a14

“Jawohl”

Stahlhelm-styled helmet with chin bow

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by Alexander Wang

men in hars, oversize beanie, alexander wang, a14

Oversized floppy beanie

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from E. Tautz

by designer, Patrick Grant

men in hats, e tautz, a14, modern mobster

Homburg hat

‘modern mobster’

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from N. Hoolywood

by designer, Daisuke Obana

men in hats, N.  Hoolywood, a14, newsboy

“Extra, Extra:  read all about it!”

1920s-esque newsboy cap

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from Public School

by designers, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne

men in hats, a14, public school, amish style

Amish style-a-tude

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men in hats, public school, a 14, knit sky high

Knitted ‘bishop’s mitre’

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by Robert Geller

men in hats, a14, drummer boy, robert geller

“Pa rum pum pum pum”

Little drummer boy

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by Thom Browne

men in hats, a 14, thom browne, ten gallon

Groutfit:  ten gallon cowboy hat

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by Umit Benan

men in hats, felt, narrow rimg, umit benan

Soft rimmed wool fedora

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A fashion fairytale: the L.L. Bean ‘Duck’ boot becomes the swan of winter footwear

12 Friday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in boot fashion, iconic shoe, menswear, preppy fashion, signature piece, style ideas?, urban wear, urban-chic, winter wear, womenswear

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'Duck boots', 'normcore', Freeport- Maine- USA, iconic footwear, iconic shoe design, L. L. Bean

 

Having braved

from Massachusetts to Maine,

several frigidly cold New England winters:

I’ve been chilled to the bone by Arctic intense winds,

buried deep in solid packed snow,

and walked with trepidation on icy pavements and paths.

Wearing footwear which kept toes toasty warm

and offered secure, grip soles was always of paramount concern.

 

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L. L. Bean is the U.S.company known for manufacturing

quality outdoor clothing and camping wear/goods

fit to withstand harsh New England weather.

The company was in founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood (L. L.) Bean .

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(image from flickr.com):

  L.L. Bean, flagship store, Maine

Exterior of L. L. Bean flagship store, Freeport, Maine

where a larger than life ‘sculpture’ of

the company’s iconic ‘Duck boot’

has pride of place next to the store’s entrance

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(image from fotolibra.com):

L.L. Bean, flagship store interior

Interior of the L. L. Bean flagship store:

a rustic, log cabin design

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Based in the state of Maine (U.S.A.), the northernmost and easternmost

portion of New England, where inclement clime is expected,

L. L. Bean knows a thing or two about sturdy winter wear.

However, does this translate into fashion-fit trend pieces?

Well, in the past- maybe not.  But,  now …

you bet your Maine lobster, Mainer beard, plaid flannel shirt-  it does!

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(image from alanclaude.com):

L.L. Bean, main lobster poster

Maine lobster

a local culinary staple

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(image from progarchives.com):

L.L. Bean, Mainer beard

Full on Mainer beard

(with ruby lips as option)

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(image from llbean.com):

L.L. Bean flannel shirts

Standard Maine (New England) wear:  classic L.L. Bean flannel shirts

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L. L. Bean’s  ‘Duck boots’  are the popular,

uni-sex, signature New England footwear.

They are made for on-foot navigation of snow

and ice covered terrain.

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Produced to withstand rugged wear and tear,

the boots were first designed for hunting / fishing sports men

and since have been traditionally worn by those

who lead an active outdoor life for work and play.

Bean has been hand crafting these leather and rubber boots for over 102 years.

…

(images from llbean.com):

Classic design:  the original ‘Duck boots’

dark tan leather top with gold lace eyelets, red/yellow rolled lace

chocolate brown shoe with thick rubber sole/heel

L.L. Bean, classic duck boots, ladies

‘Duck’  traditionals for ladies

…

L.L. Bean, classic duck boots, mens, llbean175054_1914_41

‘Duck’  traditionals for men

 

…

L.L. Bean boasts a staff of over 5,000 strong and

achieves over $1.4 billion in worldwide revenue. (stats from whitehouse.gov)

Its flagship store in Freeport, Maine is a landmark building to visit and to shop.

…

Recent sale surges, tracked over the last two years,

has shown an incredible increase in the demand for ‘Duck boots’ .

The company has had difficulty in keeping apace

with production to meet the meteoric rise of

in-store sales and on-line orders.

Stock has run low and customer requests have been wait-listed.

Why?

…

 L. L. Bean has reported that ‘Ducks’ are now coveted by

fashion conscious city-slickers:

“specifically in urban areas filled with college students, who were embracing understated, even bland styles that (highlight an) authentic ordinariness.”

This new love of ‘Ducks’ as a fashion item,

rather than just reliable practical wear

seems part of the current ‘normcore’ fashion movement,

which promotes non-glitz, down-to–earth dress and styling.

…

‘Ducks’ in the city

(image from thesartorialist.com):

L.L. Bean, Ducks in the city, group shot, ladies

…

(image from pixgood.com):

L.L. Bean, Ducks in the city, guy

…

(image from chictopia.com):

L.L. Bean, "Ducks in the City', woman

…

(image from niketalk.com):

L.L. Bean, Ducks in the city, guy on fence

…

Variations on a theme

(images from selectism.com):

L.L. Bean, duck boots, green

‘Ducks’ in dark foliage green

…

L.L. Bean, Ducks,  textured top

Textured top

…

(image from esquire.com):

L.L. Bea, ducks, waxed canvans top in blue

Waxed canvas top in dark denim wash blue

…

(image from llbean.com):

L.L. Bean, Ducks, slip on, fleece lining

Slip-ons with fleece lining

…

To avoid an ‘unhappy face’ disappointment during the holiday season shop,

order classic ‘Ducks’ or modern-twist ‘Ducks’,  Now!

…

(image from news.instyle.com):

L.L. Bean, duck shoes, sold out poster

😦

….

 

For further information on L. L. Bean Holiday 2014 apparel / products shopping,

 visit:  http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/512152?page=northern-lights

 

 

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