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Bonnie and Clyde style-defined: ladies trouser suiting by design label Baartmans and Siegal

04 Thursday Feb 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in andro-chic style, fashion and history, style cue, trouser suit, womenswear

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andro-chic style, autumn 2016, Baartmans and Siegal, ladies trouser suiting, style attitude, trouser suit, trouser suiting, womenswear

 

 

The 1930s

in the U. S. A.  :

the  decade of severe economic depression

which eclipsed the lives of all

 

the decade which the Star Spangled Banner

was approved as the national anthem and seemed

almost hymn to unite a nation

 

the decade during which Franklin Delano Roosevelt

won two of his history-making four terms as

President of the United States

 

 

the decade in which Jesse Owens

a Black American Olympiad

won four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games, Berlin-

attended by Adolph Hitler, German Führer and head of the Nazi party

 

 

the decade during which Bonnie Parker

and her co-hort in crime, Clyde Champion Barrow

committed interstate crimes of burglary, kidnapping, murder.

Wanted, hunted and later killed by FBI agents (1934)-

the two were the stuff of which tales are told for generations.

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Bonnie and Clyde

involved in a notorious crime spree

manhunted by FBI agents

eluded capture for two years

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(photo from fbi.gov)

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For autumn 2016,

fashion label Baartmans and Siegel

founded by design duo, Wouter and Amber

(graduates from London College of Fashion, 2010) –

showcased a collection which included ladies trouser suiting

with a definite ’30s Bonnie and Clyde-esque “wanted” by the

FBI (fashion briefed individual) edge!

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It’s a style combination of

Bonnie’s fearless attitude and

Clyde’s tailored suits.

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‘Catch Me if You Can’

Andro-chic style:  ladies trouser suiting

by

Baartmans and Siegal for  a / w  2016

 

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(images from vogue uk)

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by designer, Limi Feu: she’s Yohji’s daughter; she’s a fashion force

09 Friday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in andro-chic style, androgynous dress, design philosophy, free to be me, limi feu, signature colour, womenswear

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agender attitude, andro-chic style, androgynous dress, black/white colour theme, daughter of Yohji Yamamoto, limi feu, urban chic, urban style, Yohji Yamamoto

 

 

Designer Limi Feu

is a Generation 2 creative:

she’s the talented daughter of famed designer

Yohji Yamamoto.

 

 

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(image from vogue uk):

limi feu, portrait

designer, Limi Feu

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Like her internationally renown parent,

Ms. Feu leans towards

a black / white colour palette

an agender attitude (androgynous dress)

oversized / loose fit garments

elements of architectural contours

 

 

In addition, her aesthetics incorporates an urban infused vibe

a generous injection of urban-chic sass,

the occasional hint of subdued colour and/or pattern and

a “free to be me” style comment.

 

 

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From the atelier of designer Limi Feu

autumn / winter 2015

 

 

(images from limifeu.com):

 

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Fashion Flash Forward: Resort 2016- looking ahead / incorporating now

06 Saturday Jun 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, black/white wear, casual wear, fashion = clothes, knitwear, masculine/feminine aesthetic, prints, ready to wear, resort wear, shoes... glorious shoes, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, Uncategorized, womenswear

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andro-chic style, Balenciaga, Clover Canyon, Joseph, MM6 - Maison Martin Margielai, Philip Lim, resort fashion, resort wear, Resort Wear 2016, shoes - Clover Canyon, shoes-Balenciaga, statement shoes, summer knitwear, Tome, Yigal Azrouël

 

 

The workings of the fashion industry clock

moves to its own set timing and scheduling:

wonderfully whacky, wholly out of sync

to the normal pace of things.

It is a chronology on a constant warp-speed trajectory.

 

…

Go with the marvelous manic flow and

embrace future looks into present wear.

It may currently be Summer 2015

but for those on fashion watch

it’s already time to position the wardrobe dial to Summer 2016.

 

The collections for fun-in-the-sun

resort wear 2016 are now showcased.

Integrate a few pieces into present styling:

be of the moment in the looks of tomorrow.

 

…

 

Fashion Flash Forward

Resort 2016

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from Clover Canyon

by Rozae Nichols

kaleidoscopic print

shoes:  rubber sole flatforms, wood sole platforms

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from MM6, Maison Margiela

by MMM design team

shoulder-bared

mm6, resort 2016-maison-margiela-003-1366 mm6, resort 2016-maison-margiela-022-1366

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by Philip Lim

knit directive

resort 2016-phillip-lim-011-1366 resort 2016-phillip-lim-012-1366

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from Balenciaga

by Alexander Wang

black / white colour story, asymmetry, mixed fabrication

footwear statement makers

resort 2016, balenciaga-009-1366 resort 2016, balenciaga-012-1366 resort 2016, balenciaga-017-1366

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from Joseph

trouser / skirt fashion

smart-casual sweat wear

resort 2016, joseph-001-1366 resort 2016, joseph-002-1366 resort 2016, joseph-020-1366

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from Tome

by Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin

stripes every which-way

resort 2016, tome-020-1366 resort 2016, tome-024-1366

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by Yigal Azrouël

andro-chic style in graphic print and tweed

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(images from style.com)

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“Al Momento” : Emporio Armani, Fall ’14

08 Friday Aug 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, andro-chic style, hats, ready to wear, runway presentation, separates, trouser fashion, trouser suit, womenswear

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andro-chic style, brogues, Emporio Armani, Fall 2014, Giorgio Armani, LBDs, oversized hats, relax fit, separate-wear, stompers, women's trouser suits

Giorgio Armani

(photo from the sartorialist):

Giorgio-Arman from the sartoralisti

designer,  Giorgio Armani

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presented an autumn 2014 womenswear collection of

impeccable andro-chic design and style:

smart suiting

comfort-fit tailoring

relaxed silhouette

…

with stand-out LBDs

in addition to

effortless, inter-wearable separates

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And the accessories! :

oversized bowlers

 luxe loafers and smashing stompers

singular neck-wear

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Mr. Armani named this collection “Al Momento” (at the moment)

and it is certainly just so –

yet with a chic elegance, which exudes fashion staying power

with cool, confident sophistication.

Timeless!

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Emporio Armani

Fall 2014

The Collection

 

(images from style.com):

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Haider Ackermann, Fall ’14 : autumnal style aspirations

29 Tuesday Jul 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in andro-chic style, colourspeak, fabric blends, ready to wear, subdued colours

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'dandy' dress, andro-chic style, autumn 2014, fabric mix styling, Haider Ackermann, jewel hues, layered clothing

Fall is my favourite ‘to dress for’ season:

luxe layering with fabric mix

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overall colour restraint,

with injection of vibrant, jewel hues

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measured oversizing

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a serious andro-chic style note

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With his penchant for a bit of the extravagant and ‘dandy dress’

designer, Haider Ackermann

(image from fashion magazine):

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created a Fall ’14 collection, which ticks the boxes

of my autumnal style wish list.

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(images from style.com):

Haider Ackermann

Autumn 2014

The Collection

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Memo received from: The Office of Angela Scott

02 Wednesday Apr 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, andro-chic style, design inspiration, design philosophy, fashion fun, shoes... glorious shoes, style...bottom up / style... top down

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"Heritage Punk", andro-chic style, Angela Marie Scott - shoe designer, designer shoe brand, modern fashion twist, The Office of Angela Scott, traditional craftsmanship

Loving the androgynous look, inspired by men’s fashion and

achieved from ‘spot on dress summation’ of

clothing / shoes   +  styling / attitude from:

The Office of Angela Scott

a footwear brand by shoe designer Angela Marie Scott

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 Combining detailed traditional craftsmanship with

modern – of the moment – accents  in

creating shoes, which can be dubbed as

“Heritage Punk”.

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Memo received from:   The Office of Angela Scott

“The level of detail, and craftsmanship that goes into each pair of

The Office of Angela Scott footwear,

is a true testament to our love of traditional artisan shoe-making

and our commitment to creating inspired,

high-impact styles made to meet—and exceed—

the modern woman’s most exacting footwear needs.”

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Take note

The Ladies Collection

(images from neimanmarcus.com):

shoes andro the office of angela scott neiman

Mr. Hampton –  leopard print Oxfords

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shoes angela scott nm suede trainers

mocha suede trainers with dark chocolate leather accents

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shoes Mr. hampton striped seersucker oxford angela scott nm

Mr. Hampton – striped seersucker Oxfords

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shoes mr. dorchester chaoagne:gold nm

Mr. Dorchester – champagne/silver metallics

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 Mr. Dottie – embroidered Oxford

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(images from theofficeofangelascott.com):

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Mr.  Smith –  marshmallow

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Mr.  Smith –  garnet

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shoes mrs. abbey scott site

Mrs. Abbey

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Mr.  Hampton –  floral print

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(images from elle.com):

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‘electric bumble bee stripes with tassel’

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Mrs.  Abbey –  black / hot pink stripes

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(image from wwd.com):

shoes a scott office suede high tops wwd

slate blue suede high tops with

black leather accents and wood soles

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(image from saksfifthavenue.com):

shoes a scott leather hi tops saks

cream / caramel brown leather high tops

with wood soles

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(images from wwd.com):

shoes ANGELA04 wwd two tone heeled

two toned chunky heeled Oxfords

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shoes ANGELA02striped slip ons wwd

bright kelly green slip on brogues with white stripe accents

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Memo:  men’s collection upcoming …  stay tuned!

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Huffington Post article … “Women Wearing the Pants: Evolution of Andro-Chic Style”

31 Monday Dec 2012

Posted by meappropriatestyle in andro-chic style, dress = ensemble, Huffington Post, retro-spection, signature piece, style = innovation

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"Women Wearing the Pants ... Evolution of Andro-Chic Style", andro-chic style, androgynous dress, article, fashion style article, huffingtonpost uk, New Year's Eve outfit

 

It is not too late to consider an outfit change for your New Year’s Eve soiree.  

Link your look onto a fashion evolutionary chain:  dress in andro-chic style to ring in 2013.

Read my article, “Women Wearing the Pants:  Evolution of Andro-Chic Style”, on the huffingtonpost.co.uk:

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/graciela-fairclough/andro-chic-style_b_2375309.html

 

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Le Smoking: a New Year’s Eve dress alternative, mais oui

22 Saturday Dec 2012

Posted by meappropriatestyle in andro-chic style, design inspiration, dress = ensemble, free to be me, inspiration, look book-back, retro-spection, trouser fashion, trouser suit

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andro-chic style, androgynous dress, Le Smoking, look book-back, tuxedo, women's fashion, womenswear, Yves Saint Laurent

Le Smoking

The iconic creation of designer Yves Saint Laurent

1966

(image from vogue.com):

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In 1966, Yves Saint Laurent (designer) created

Le Smoking, the tuxedo suit for women.

The introduction of Le Smoking on

the international fashion stage was electric.

It ushered in a new wave of androgynous dress:  minimalist, classic, perfection.

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