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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.

 

…

Gents, include a big scarf as signature piece

in your winter wear wardrobe.

…

Consider a  few on – runway favourites:

…

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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À bientôt ! , until next time : Paris Fashion Week (PFW) – Spring 2016 comes to an end

09 Friday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, fashion fun, ready to wear, runway favourites, runway presentation, shoes... glorious shoes, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Alexander McQueen, Esteban Cortazar, John Galliano, Leonard, Miu Miu, Paris Fahsion Week, ready to wear, runway favourites, Sacai, Sonia Rykiel, spring 2016, Stella McCartney, Valentin Yudashkin, Veronique Branquinho, Yohji Yamamoto

 

 

 

With the culmination of shows from

Paris Fashion Week (PFW), Spring 2016 

the fanfare of runway stomping extravaganza is stilled.

We bid fond adieu to the concluding leg of events

for this current fashion week season.

 

…

A few final curtain call showstoppers from the Paris runways:

 

 

In the spotlight

Paris Fashion Week

Spring 2016

 

 

Romantic ruffles

sheer

body conscious

from Alexander McQueen

by designer, Sarah Burton

pfw, ss2016, alexander mcqueen, old romanticpfw, ss2016, alexander mcqueen, old romantic

 

…

Of a bygone era re-invented

cage crinoline denim underskirt

from designer, Yohji Yamamoto

pfw, ss 2016, yohji yamamoto denim crinoline, pfw, ss 2016, yohji yamamoto denim crinoline,

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Casual Classic Styling

high waist pencil skirts

intarsia design effect panelled jackets

faux fur accessories:  fox tail / colour impact stole

“That ’70s”  platform shoes

from Miu Miu

by designer, Miuccia Prada

pfw, ss2015, miu miu, high waist pencil skirt

pfw, ss 2016, miu miu, red leather jacke

pfw, ss 2016, miu miu, faux fur stole

pfw, ss 2016, miu miu detail, platform shoes

…

Material mixture

metal, metallics and knitwear

by Columbian born, Paris based designer

Esteban Cortazar

pfw, ss2016, esteban cortazar, outer layer chain mail

pfw, ss 2016, esteban cortazar, metallic,asymmetric cutout dress

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The Expected / The Unexpected

three-piece trouser suiting

sheer solider with Horseguard helmet headwear

by designer, John Galliano

pfw, ss 2016, john galliano, suiting_

pfw, ss2016, john galliano, sheer soilder

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Lace Masquerade and Fringe Fashion

by designer, Veronique Branquinho

pfw, ss 2016, veronique branquinhopfw, ss 2016, veronique branquinho

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Colour Clash

form fit dress

dripping paint effect fabrication

by designer,  Valentin Yudashkin

pfw, ss 2016, valentin yudashkin, pint drip body cling dress

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Checks and Balances

in on – point trends:

picnic tablecloth checker print

pink blush / sport luxe vibe

by designer, Stella McCartney

pfw, ss 2016, stella mccartney, checkspfw, ss 2016, stella mccartney

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Bandana – a- rama

mix print

matching scarves and tops

from Sacai

by designer, Chitose Abe

pfw, ss 2016, sacai, mixed print, matching scraf.

pfw, ss 2016, sacai, bandana

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Fashion Fun

tutu inspired

colour infused

from fashion label, Leonard

pfw, ss 2016, leonard, tutu skirt,pfw, ss 2016, leonard, sheer, colourful

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High voltage colour mishmash

from Sonia Rykiel

by designer, Julie De Libran

pfw, ss 2016, sonia rykiel, mosaic top

pfw, ss 2016, sonia rykiel, print top

…

(images for vogue uk)

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Runway highlight hits: Paris Fashion Week (PFW), a ’15

10 Tuesday Mar 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in black/white wear, fashion = clothes, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, ready to wear, runway favourites, runway presentation, style ideas?, style inspiration, trouser fashion, womenswear

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Andrew Gn, autumn/winter 2015, Balenciaga, Celine, Damir Doman, Haider Ackermann, Kolor, Off-White, Paris Fashion Week, runway favourites, runway presentations, Sacai, Stella McCartney, Tsumori Chisato, Yang Li

 

Ready to wear collections presented

at Paris Fashion Week for autumn 2015

did not disappoint.

 

A few looks were definite stand-out statement makers-

offering style ideas for sartorial aspiration

with pieces to incorporate effortlessly

into an existing wardrobe.

 

 

 

Regardez, s’il vous plaît.

 

…

(images from style.com):

PFW, a ’15

Ready to Wear  Collections

 

 

by Damir Doma

damir doma, a15, b/w colour story

Black/white colour story with impactful design details:

graphic yet understated

…

by Yang Li

PFW, a15, yang li, crushed fabrication

Crushed fabrication

…

from Kolor

by Junichi Abe

PFW, a15, Kolor, trench two piece

Olive-green trench and maxi skirt two piece

…

Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite

PFW, a15, kolor, bomber/trouser mesh overlay detail

Trouser fashion

Pairing:  baseball jacket/trouser suiting with mesh overlay

Accessory:  slip on trainers with corrugated sole

…

by Andrew Gn

PFW, a15, andrew gn, fur trimmed colour fun

Fur trimmings

…

from Balenciaga

by Alexander Wang

PFW, a15. balenciaga, knits

PFW, a15 balenciaga

Lady-like with verve

…

from Off-White

by Virgil Abloh

PFW, a15, off white, trouser with front slit

Trouser tulip-slit front detail

…

by Haider Ackermann

pfw, a15, haider ackermann

A nod to deconstruction

…

by Tsumori Chisato

pfw, a15, tsumori chisato

PFW, a15, tsumori chisato, manga

Manga scripted

…

by Stella McCartney

PFW, a15, stella mccartney, knit dress

Form fit knit

…

from Sacai

by Chitose Abe

pfw, a15, sacai, tucked fur scarf, outerwear

Outerwear detail:  fur tucks

…

PFW, sacai, a15, outerwear , fringe

Outerwear detail:  macrame knots and fringe

…

from Celine

by Phoebe Philo

PFW, a15, celine, poncho top, bright red skirt

Poncho-esque beige top with open sleeve detail

blood-orange leather circle skirt

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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

…

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

…

grey maxi sweater dress, from Haider Ackermann

 grey, funnel neck maxi with front hip inner pockets

by Haider Ackermann

…

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

…

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

…

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

…

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

…

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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And that’s a wrap! : Au revoir Paris Fashion Week (PFW) and Fashion Month s/s 2015

01 Wednesday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in coats, fabrication, Paris Fashion Week, prints, ready to wear, runway presentation, runway show, style ideas?, subdued colours

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Givenchy, Miu Miu, Moon Young Hee, Sacai, Sonia Rykiel, spring/summer 2015, Stella McCartney, Veronica Branquinho

With the conclusion of Paris Fashion Week

Fashion Month, s/s 2015

has come to an end.

…

The fashion glitterati are jetting home and

the runway lights are dimmed until

 next year’s reveal of designer collections.

…

And so, my final installment of favourite looks for

Paris Fashion Week, s/s  2015

Cue the runway.

Take 3!

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Sacai

by designer Chitose Abe

layering, textural, mixed fabrication, asymmetry

layered, textural clothing sacai-spring-summer-2015-pfw41 sacai-spring-summer-2015-pfw8

…

Sonia Rykiel

by designer Julie de Libran

feminine,  relaxed, understated

white jumpsuit, faux fur shrugblack tiered gown

…

by designer Veronique  Branquinho

soft chambray, voluminous trousers

and loving the twisted rope belt

veronique-branquinho-spring-summer-2015-pfw18 veronique-branquinho-spring-summer-2015-pfw20

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by designer Stella McCartney

loose fit, ease, classic

stella-mccartney-spring-summer-2015-pfw37

stella-mccartney-spring-summer-2015-pfw13

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Givenchy

by designer Riccardo Tisci

warrior princess

givenchy-spring-summer-2015-pfw23 givenchy-spring-summer-2015-pfw10

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Miu Miu

by designer Miuccia Prada

eye-catching outerwear

lime green check coat, leather front panels miu-miu-spring-summer-2015-pfw29

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by designer Moon Young Hee

structural, oversizing, subdued colour palette

moon young hee, all white ensemble, trousers/ long top with structural sleeves moon-young-hee-spring-summer-2015-pfw25

…

‘And That’s all Folks!’

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Fashion-speak: dictionary entry, and the word is ‘ankle – tease’

30 Monday Jun 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., meapp fashion dictionary, meapp intro: fashion vocabulary

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Ann Demeulemeester, fashion dictionary, fashion words defined, fashion-speak, Junya Watanabe, meappropriatestyle fashion vocabulary, menswear, Sacai, Spring 2015

Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

 …

And the word is

Ankle – tease

ankle – tease   (n. or adj. usage, depending on context)

1.  introduced by meappropriatestyle.com

2.  to denote/describe trousers with hems rolled, cropped, cuffed to expose a hint, or more, of bared ankle.

3.  reference to men’s trouser length

4.  ankle – tease style rule:  no socks

…

Synonyms

ankle – flash

ankle – graze

ankle – grazing

…

Ankle – tease trousers

Menswear,  Spring 2015

On the runway

(images by style.com):

by Ann Demuelemeester

dict ankle tease ann demeulemeester_ARC0349.450x675

 

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by Sacai

dict ankle tease sacai_ARC0135.450x675
dict ankle tease sacai s15_ARC0186.450x675
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by Junya Watanabe

dict ankle tease junya watanabe s15WAT_0480.450x675
dict ankle tease junya watanabeWAT_0490.450x675
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