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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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Pre-Fall pre-view 2015: M. Patmos by designer Marcia Patmos

07 Wednesday Jan 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in B/W (black/white colour story), checks, coats, design philosophy, emerging designers, ready to wear, separates, womenswear, womenswear designers

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knitwear, M. Patmos (label), Marcia Patmos, masculine/feminine aesthetic, Pre-fall 2015, separates, simple silhouette, wearability

 

 

M.  Patmos

is the brainchild, ready-to-wear label

established in 2011 by designer Marcia Patmos.

 

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(image from courduroy.com):

marcia patmos, designer m. patmos

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Based in NYC, Ms. Patmos is knitwear knowledgeable

and environment conscious.

She was recognised in 2012 by the CFDA/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge for

“environmentally friendly design practices”.

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The M. Patmos pre-Fall 2015 collection is an amalgamation

of the brand aesthetic:

cool masculine tailoring, light-weight knits, clean lines,

simple silhouette, easy styling, interchangeable separates and

maximal wearability.

 

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M. Patmos

pre-Fall 2015

The Collection

(images from style.com):

Pin- it:  stripes, that is!

m.  patmos, prefall 2015, pinstripe lounge jacket/matching trousers

lounge-length jacket and matching trousers

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m patmos, prefall 2015, pinstripe, culottes

wide width culottes

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m patmos, prefall 2015, pinstripe trousers,

pleat front trousers

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mpatmos, prefall 2015, pinstripe, sleeveless, sack dress

sleeveless, sack dress with contrasting stripes

side pockets

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‘Knit-knacks’

m patmos, prefall 2015, knitwear

navy blue joggers with striped hem detail and matching top

white scarf with navy stripes

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m patmos, prefall 2015, knitwear

lined-up knitwear

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Grid work

m. patmos, prefall 2015 scarf fashion

super long length scarf

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Outer wear outdone

m patmos, prefall 2015, b/w colour block coat

B/W (black/white) colour block coat

leather with zip detail and clasp closure

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m patmos, prefall 2015, wool coat, simple patchwork

wool overcoat in navy with large herringbone patches at hem and elbows

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