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A fashion/style symphony conducted by Japanese designer, Hiroko Koshino for a/w ’16

28 Monday Mar 2016

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For Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week-Tokyo, a / w 2016

Japanese designer, Hiroko Koshino

presented a stellar collection.

 

 

Having studied at the prestigious Bunka Fashion College, Tokyo

Ms. Koshino has been a fashion industry factor since the mid-1960s

when she opened her first high-end clothing store in Osaka.

 

She progressed to show successfully her inspired creations around the world.

Throughout the decades, Ms. Koshino has won a number of awards for

her work in fashion and art.

 

It is then of no surprise, that her autumn/winter  ’16  runway presentation

was a visual treat, expertly melding:

 

style influences from various eras

mixed fabrication of luxe textiles

diverse print designs

avant-garde accessories (headwear, jewellery, tights)

…

In all, a ying yang vibe of complementary contrasts.

…

 

 

Hiroko Koshino

a / w  2016

 

Bring on the drama

in purple hues

long length cape / crushed velvet trousers

tokyo fw, a16, hiroko koshino, the drama, velvet trousers, cape, purple

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Grey matters

light weight knit, body grazing maxi dress

exposed shoulder

large outer pockets at sides

stylised belt

tokyo fw, a 16 hiroko koshino, grey knit runway_00190_xn

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Modern Victoriana

elaborate headwear / bold statement neckwear

tokyo fw, a16, hiroko koshino, victorianan inspired

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Office stripes

wide pinstripe skirt / matching trousers

pinstripes, mbfashionweek runway

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Varied print infusion

wrist to upper arm-cover

fashion fun-tastic tights

tokyo fw, a16, hiroko koshino, mixed prints

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Scripted:  and the word is ‘fabulous’

cropped top

“wordy’ print skirt, asymmetric tiers

tokyo fw, a16 hiroko koshino, mbfashionweek, scripted ruffled tiered, runway_00

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Trouser suiting

jacket:  bat-winged sleeves

trousers:  slim fit

tokyo fw, hiroko koshino,trouser suiting, slim fit, mbfashionweek

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Harness the look

 deconstructed  and bib-like harness vest

tokyo fw, a16, hiroko koshino,harness , mbfashionweek runway

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A mix bag

mixed fabrication

(t)  knit / leather accents

(b)  faux fur sleeves / varied texture textiles

tokyo fw, a16, hiroko koshino, mixed fabrication, knit:leather  mbfashionweek runway

tokyo fw,a16, trouser suiting, asymmetric hem faux fur sleeves,

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Flapper appeal

A 21st century interpretation of a 1920s fashion statement

tokyo fw, a16, hiroko koshino, flapper appeal,

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Bonjour á tous! : Regardez- runway favourites from Paris Fashion Week (PFW) a / w 2016

10 Thursday Mar 2016

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Paris Fashion Week (PFW)

is the last leg on the fashion calendar journey of

four city runway collection viewing:

first stop-   spotlight New York Fashion Week (NYFW)

next-  the wild, weird, wonderful of London Fashion Week (LFW)

then-  it’s the effortless style factor of Milan Fashion Week (MFW)

and now,  finally

the cool sophistication and modern innovation of Paris Fashion Week (PFW).

 

 

Allez!  It’s showtime.

Runway run-away favourites from PFW,  a / w 2016

 

from Esteban Cortazar

chocolate brown leather jacket

canary yellow fuzzy wuzzy sleeves

 

pfw, a16, esteban cortazar, leather blazer yellow fuzzy wuzzy sleeves,

 

 

 

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from Issey Miyake

psychedelic swirls

pfw, a16, issey miyake, psychedalic swirls, vogue

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from Jacquemus

of exaggerated proportions

pfw, a16, jacquemus, of exaggerted proportions, trouser suit

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from Balenciaga

it’s all in the hips

oversized overcoat, wide width hip detail

quilted stitch scarf

pfw, a16, balenciaga, exaggerated proportions, coat, quilt scraf, vogue _MON0742_426x639_1

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from Comme des Garcons

samurai armour-esque

pfw, a16, samauri, armor-esque, comme des garcons, vogue uk_CDG0355_426x639_1

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from Stella McCartney

(t) outerwear layering

(b) cropped puffer

pfw, a16, layering, stella mcCartney, vogue uk

pfw, a16, cropped puffer, stella mcCartney,_ vogue uk

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from Miu Miu

denim of an Edwardian age

pfw, a16, miu miu, denim of an edwardian_

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from Sacai

shearling and sheer :  jacket and dress

pfw, a16, sacai, shearling_sheers, vogue u

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from Iris van Herpen

sculptural / dimensional

pfw, a16, sculptural14-iris-van-herpen-fall-2016-ready-to-wea

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from Ellery

denim trousers:  wide leg and flounce

pfw, a16, ellery, wide leg jeans with flounce, vogue uk _

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from Acne Studios

latex bodysuit

one-shoulder tartan pattern outerwear/ signature piece

soft knit leggings / top

pfw, a16, acne studios, latex body suit, one shoulder tartan outerwear, vogue

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from Maison Rabih Kayrouz

avant-garde trouser suiting 

inventive collar / pocket detail

pfw, a16, avant garde, trouser suiting, new collar detail, maison rabih Kayrouz, vogue

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from Haider Ackermann

flourescent brights

pfw, a16, brights, flourescent, haider ackermann

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from Yang Li

 one shoulder exposed coat-dress

pfw, a16, yang li, exposed shoulder, black full length dress

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from Kenzo

feminine flair

pfw, a16, kenzo, feminine flair

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from Camilla and Marc

white tux lux

layered

double breast jacket with black buttons

pfw, a16, camilla and marc, new take on white tux

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from Veronique Branquinho

Renaissance dress meets Wendy Adams

AiB (all in black) / stiff, high-neck, lace collar

pfw, a16, AiB, wendy adams, veronique Branquinho, vogue

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À bientôt, PFW

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La moda italiana femminile: runway favourites from Milan Fashion Week (MFW), a/w 2016. Bellissima!

04 Friday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion = clothes, Milan Fashion Week, ready to wear, runway favourites, runway presentation, runway show, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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Runway presentations for

Milan Fashion Week,  a/w 2016

did not disappoint.

 

Take a few fashion cues from

the ready to wear designer selections.

 

Ci siamo!

 

 

…

Runway run-away favourties from

Milan Fashion Week (MFW,  a/w  2016)

 

 

 

 

from No. 21

Plaid perspective

in yellow / brown

mfw, f16, plaid coat No.21, vogue

 

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from MSGM

Oversize Me!

puffer coat

black background, large red polka dots, black wide-width faux fur collar

mfw, f16, oversized polka dots, MSGM

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from Fay

The Look

mixed pattern perfection

oversize jumper, flouncy mini-skirt, print blouse

mfw, f16, jumper, oversize,

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from Iceberg

Accessory coordination

green patent leather, double breast overcoat

matching slip-ons with white straps

mfw, f16, green patent leather double breast coat, matching slip on shoes, Iceberg

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from Alberta Ferretti

Lush lux suiting

velvet trouser lounge suit in caramel-brown

cinched at waist

mfw, a16, velvet lounge suiting, Alberta Ferretti, vogue

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from Gucci

Colour commit

in lavendar pink from h to t

mfw, f16 colour commit , pink lavendar, gucci

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from Emilio Pucci

Onesie of maximum graphic intent

top- flared sleeve hem ;  bottom- close fit to ankle

mfw '16, graphic onesie, Emilio Pucci, vouge uk_MON0306_426x639_1

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from Gabriele Colangelo

Skirt embellishment

faux fur skirt accessory tied wth silk ribbon

mfw, f16, faux fur, skirt wrap, gabriele colangelo, vogue

 

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from Marco de Vincenzo

Mismatch Mash-up

mixed fabrication

colour riot

mfw, f16, mismash, Marco de Vincenzo, vogue

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from Marni

Dimensional layering

volume, colour, texture

mfw, f16, layering fur on top, cutout dress, marni

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from Missoni

Kaleidoscopic viewing

zig-zag every which way

mfw, a16, missoni, vogue uk

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from DSquared2

Arctic warmth

high neck patterned coat with faux fur trim

mfw, f16, DSquared2, vogue

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from Les Copains

Now you see me (skirt)

Now you don’t (jumper)

super length sleeve jumper

lace skirt

mfw, a16, long length sleeves, lace skirt, Les Copains, vogue uk K

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from Tod’s

Check it out

zoot suit-esque

black/white/grey check pattern trouser suit

indigo blue faux fur collar

mfw, f16, check suiting b_w, faux fur indigo blue collar, Tod's, vogue

…

from Etro

Grunge wear

loose fit / long length jumper

diaphanous maxi skirt

mfw, a16, mixed fabrication, oversize jumper, silk long length skirt, etro

…

(images from vogue uk)

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Playback: Favourite runway looks from New York Fashion Week (NYFW), a/w 2016

19 Friday Feb 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion = clothes, New York Fashion Week, ready to wear, runway favourites, runway presentation, runway show, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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Rewind:

a quick look back at a few runway favourites from

New York Fashion Week,   a/w ’16 –

collections presented 10 – 18  February  2016.

 

Be style inspired.

 

 

…

 

Forward:

Next stop,  it’s  “London calling” !

 

 

…

 

 

Runway run-away favourites

NYFW,  a/w  2016

Bubble-wrapped

for DKNY

by design duo, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osbourne

(also the creative force behind the label, Public School)

NYFW, a16 bubble wrap, DKNY_

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Flapper-esque skirt suiting

by designer, Thom Browne

NYFW, a16, skirt suiting, flapperesque, thom browne

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Print / pattern patter

by designer,  Trina Turk

NYFW a 16, mix up print pattern, by trina turk v

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A new perspective on trouser hem design

by up and coming young designer, Jaeha-Alex Kim

for Jaeha

NYFW a16, JAEHA_AW16 new perspective on trouser

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The modern twin set

A-line knit skirt / oversized cowl neck jumper in raspberry red (Yum!)

by designer, Jade Lai

for Creatures of Comfort

NYFW a 16, knitwear, raspberry red skirt_top, creatures of comfort

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In graphic detail:  B/W colour story

by designers, Alexa Adams and Flora Hill

for Ohne Titel

NYFW, a16, ohne titel, monochromatic graphic, vogue uk _

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A ‘groove thang’

by designer, Anna Sui

NYFW a 16, a groove thing, anna sui, vogue uk

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Camo match set

A Détacher

by  designer, Mona Kowalska

NYFW a 16, camo wear, match set A detacher a_w 2016 .

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Razzle Bedazzle

by L.A. based designer, Johnson Hartig

for Libertine

NYFW, a16 libertine, bedazzled, vogue uk_

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Knit layering in muted hues

from Jil Sander Navy

NYFW, a 16, layering_fabrication, muted colours, jil sander navy, vogue uk 07-jil-sander-navy-fall-2016-ready-to-wear

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(images from vogue uk)

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At New York Fashion Week (2016), meet the designer: Claudia Li

11 Thursday Feb 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design inspiration, emerging designers, fashion cultural reference, fashion inspiration, JW Anderson, New York Fashion Week, ready to wear, subdued colours, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Born in China

Raised in Singapore and New Zealand

Studied at Central Saint Martins (London) and Parsons (NYC)

Lives in New York

 

Meet designer, Claudia Li.

 

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Claudia+Li+ portrait, zimbiocom

(image from zimbio.com)

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After completing her studies,

Ms. Li honed her skills at various fashion houses

including work with British designer, J. W. Andersen.

 

She’s now launched her eponymous label

and will show for the second time

at New York Fashion Week, (February, 2016).

 

…

Her design aesthetic pulls inspiration from her cultural origins and travels;

the silhouette of her clothing:  loose, easy, unencumbered

a gentle fit / a gentle palette.

 

 

…

A Lookbook

 

Spring / Summer   2016

hand-woven pieces

airy presentation

paratrooper rings / straps

subdued chromatics

fringe detail

threading effect

 claudia li, caludia-li.com lookbook+ss16-final3 claudia li, two piece, claudia-li com lookbook+ss16-final6 claudia li,, white coat_ trousers, lookbook+ss16-final10 claudia-li, claudia-li.com , outerwear, lookbook+ss16-final5

claudia li, black fringe dress, claudia li com lookbook+ss16-final13

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Accessorise with the

 Nui clutch

commodious carry-all bag

(the word nui means large in the Maori language)

claudia li, accessory, bag, lookbook+ss16-final15

(images from claudia-li.com)

 

 

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Autumn / Winter    2016

architectural

dimensional

stand-out design details / elements

textural

kimono-esque:  reference to traditional Japanese dress

claudia li, soft denim, strap detail on trouser, wmag,claudia li,  strap detail top, w mag claudia li, kimono style, black_pink drape stolclaudia li, maxi tube dress, scarf, wmagclaudia li, kimono style dress, white, wmag 016Claudia-Li-, a 2016 super length sleeve, brown trousers, bow hem, wmagazineClaudia-Li-13, black dress, spaghetti strap, w mag

(images from wmagazine.com)

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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.

 

 

 

…

 

 

Leg-wear notes:

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

 

…

 

 

 

Dolce and Gabbana

Menswear Collection,    a/w 2016

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

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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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Oui Monsieur! : runway favourites from Men’s Fashion Week- Paris, a/w 2016

27 Wednesday Jan 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design inventive, fashion = clothes, men's suiting, men's suits, menswear, ready to wear, style = innovation, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, trouser suit

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The collections presented at

Men’s Fashion Week-  Paris,  autumn / winter 2016

did not disappoint:

 

 

inventive suiting options

colour clash chromatics

loose layering silhouettes

style saturated separates

other – worldly outfitted

 

 

all proudly paraded down runway.

 

…

 

Garçons, it’s  ‘style – groove – on’  for a / w 2016!

 

 

Runway, Run-away Favourites

Menswear Collections, Paris a / w 2016

 

 

 

 

At Attention:  referencing military-wear

by designer, Takahiro Miyashita

for Takahiromiyashita The Soloist

~

trousers with gold button detail: 

reminiscent of those worn by British naval men (circa 18th C.)

shoe accessory:  spats guard

headwear:  smart look beret

paris, men, f 2016, takahiromiyashita-the-soloist, vogue.com menswear-2016-

 

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A Rainbow Connection

by designer, Paul Smith

~

colour clash done correctly

Just so!

paris, men, paul smith f 2016, vogue.com

 

 

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1-2-3  Easy fit Layering

by Jonny Johansson

for Acne Studios

~

drawstring hem dress over trousers

earth tones

paris, men, a16, drawstring dress over trousers, acne-studios-menswear, voguecom -fall-2016

 

(images from vogue.com)

 

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Pinstripe Suiting Steps way-out of the Boardroom

from Shangguan Zhe

Sankuanz  (label)

~

bold patterns

wide lapels

up-tempo accessorising / styling

 

Sankuanz Men's Fall 2016, wwd

(image from wwd.com)

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Smart – look Oversizing

by designer Yohji Yamamoto

~

neutral base colours

hints of red shades

Japanese character print details

black / white jazz brogues

paris, men, a16, yohji yamammoto, vogueuk

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Contrasts in Concert

from the design team at

Maison Margiela

~

harmony of opposites:

tight fit top / flowing, sleeveless cover

toggle closure

paris, men, a16, maison margiela, vogueuk KIM_0268_426x639

 

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Print Pattern Party

by Rei Kawakubo

for Comme des Garçons Homme Plus

~

classic suit material

lively pattern / print fabrication to jacket shoulder and sleeve

‘high-water’ cropped trousers

paris, men, f16, comme des garcons homme plus, vogue uk

 

 

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‘Snow Storm Trooper’

by designer, Boris Bidjan Saberi

~

monochromatic

parachute-esque straps

zipper detail

paris, men, a16, boris bidjan saberi, storm trooper,

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Smart Separates

by Sébastien Meunier

for Ann Demeulemeester

~

 

jewel tone blue hues

colour contrasts in shades of brown

paris, men, a16,ann demeulemeester, vogue uk

…

(images from vogue.uk)

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