At Attention ! Spring (2015) into action with shades of camouflage green

14 Tuesday Apr 2015

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Green is the colour of growth, renewal, revival.

It is the colour of Spring.

For Spring 2015, make it a signature colour

in hues of camouflage green:

not to be concealed but loudly exposed as a colour statement.

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Camouflage Green

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On the runway, s /s 2015

(images from style.com):

Menswear

Short trousers in olive green

from Topman

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Short trouser suiting with braces

from Comme des Garçons

by designer, Rei Kawakubo

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Hooded jacket

contrast colours (green/black) sleeves

by designer, Alexander Wang

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Womenswear

Camouflage Green entrenched with

lace, prints, sheers

from Sacai

by designer, Chitose Abe

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City short trousers (length to knee), large cargo pockets

from Acne Studios

by creative director, Jonny Johansson

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Plunging V-neck mini dress

belted, cargo pockets

from Acne Studios

by creative director, Jonny Johansson

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Street Style Sass

(image from style.com):

Mummy and Me

bomber jackets with insignias

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(photo from lelook):

Super casual, Super ease

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(photo from nssmag):

As outer cover

camo green jacket over denim

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(image from whowhatwear):

Military green

jumper in cable pattern with black patch shoulder detail

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(photos by Tommy Ton):

Loose-fit trench

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Bomber with zipper detail at sleeve

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: Spring suede … Sweet!

10 Friday Apr 2015

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In chocolate box candy colours

a suede jacket or suede coat is a fashion enticing

Spring outerwear look for the ladies and gents.

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(images from whowhatwear):

Favlook – Lookfav Focus

Spring Suede

Smart casual

jacket in caramel hue with contrast colour stitch detail

and shaped pocket flap

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Easy fit

belted coat in rich milk chocolate colour

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(image from stayclassic):

Cinnamon dusting

suede bomber jacket

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On the runway

s/s 2015

(images from style.com):

Cappuccino flavor

waist-length suede jacket with diamond motif at hem/front

from Saint Laurent

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Chocolate mocha

waist-length suede jacket with notch lapel

metal clasp button closure

from Saint Laurent

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Ginger infusion

fitted suede coat with accent belt loops and gold buttons

from Gucci

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Favlook-Lookfav Focus: Spring sprinkle cover

04 Saturday Apr 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion fun, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, outerwear, signature piece, weather wear, womenswear

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'April Showers'- song lyrics, dressing for the elements, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, outwear, plastic outerwear, rainwear, Spring 2015, weather wear

The lyrics from the song April Showers–

music written by Louis Silvers and lyrics by B. G. De Sylva, 1921

have become popularised as comment on the Spring season:

“Though April showers
May come your way,
They bring the flowers
That bloom in May”

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So, as the lyrics from the song April Showers

further explains-

“And if it’s raining,
Have no regrets”

simply welcome Spring showers as a dress opportunity

to sport fun, colourful, playful outwear-

symbolic of Spring’s uplifting ‘feel good’ influence.

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus

Spring Sprinkle Cover

cropped, yellow, plastic, see-through jacket

with winged sleeves and pointed scalloped hem

(image from popsugar.com):

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Denim dresses dilemma solved, Spring 2015

16 Monday Mar 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in denim, denim-wear, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, free to be me, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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Denim fashion has evolved well beyond

pairs of jean trousers as staple garment.

Total look denim-on-denim wear

has achieved full status as an on-trend sartorial choice-

and this does not seem to be abating any time soon.

With the advent of Spring 2015, why not consider

investing in a denim dress to suit a desired style objective.

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A few DD (denim dress) options

(images from style.com):

Denim hues, need not be blue

black, sleeveless, boat neck

flounce tier dress with gathering and at pocket

from Karen Walker, ss ’15

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The more pockets, the better

long sleeved, front pocket detail, gathering at waist culotte

by Stella McCartney, ss ’15

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A new look on the prairie

maxi length skirt, deconstructed shirt

by Veronique Branquinho, ss ’15

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Lace up

kimono sleeves, with lacing to front and sides

from Gucci, ss ’15

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All buttoned up

top: yoke detail with gold buttons

skirt: stylized belt loops with gold buttons

from Gucci, ss ’15

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(images from asos):

Denim t-shirt dress

calf length, front slit, body skimming

from ASOS

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite

Total comfort factor

loose fit, side slits, asymmetric hem, V-neck

from Weekday

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A new aspect of denim dimension: meet French designer, Faustine Steinmetz

11 Wednesday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in denim, denim-wear, design inspiration, design inventive, design philosophy, emerging designers, fabrication, jeans, womenswear

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Faustine Steinmetz

is a designer with a new vision for denim fabrication.

A graduate of both The Atelier Chardon Savard, Paris

and Central Saint Martins, London-

she launched her label in 2013

With a clear artistic directive in mind and a loom in hand,

she has created a visually engaging look and texture to denim-wear.

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(image from fashionsnap.com):

“I think artisan techniques are my biggest source of inspiration.”

designer, Faustine Steinmetz

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She states simply that,

“it’s all recycled denim that I’ve re-felted.” (quote from vogue.co.uk)

Yet achieving the finished piece is anything but simple in execution.

Rather, it is a method expertly thought out and intricately constructed:

“Each fabric is solely handwoven by one person

using one of our traditional hand looms.

Each piece is meticulously made by hand,

with some pieces taking over a week to weave.”

(quote from faustinesteinmetz.com)

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(image from joujouvilleroy.com):

Samples of denim fabric manipulations

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Ms. Steinmetz’s approach to the design and fabrication

of denim- a wardrobe staple –

is that of a true artisan:

hand-crafted, inventive, detailed and of singular beauty-

Masterful!

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Faustine Steinmetz

S / S ’15

(images from denimology.com):

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(image from sleekmag.com):

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(image from pret-a-reporter.co.uk):

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(image from secondstreet.ru):

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Flash Forward: Denim Lookbook, spring 2015

09 Tuesday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in casual wear, denim, denim-wear, fabrication, fashion fun, lookbook, menswear, ready to wear, runway presentation, signature look, signature piece, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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Anna Sui, Ashish, Bally, Burberry Prorsum, Chloe, Christophe Lemaire, denim, denim lookbook, denim on the runway, denim wear, distressed denim, Hood by Air, James Long, Maison Martin Margiela, Marques'Almeida, Michael Bastian, Spring 2015

With denim wear styling,

create a signature look with a signature fabric.

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(image from style.com):

Flower power: ’60s groove

(l) men’s denim suiting, (r) ladies’ safari jacket

by designer, Anna Sui

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For Spring fashion 2015,

consider a few meappropriatestyle runway favourites

of denim SI & I (style ideas and inspiration)!

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Denim Dimension

Runway Fab Favourites, Spring 2015

(images from vogue.com):

Ladies, Denim Views

Form fit denim jacket with fluff hem

from Burberry Prorsum

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Maxi skirt with mermaid tail silhouette

large front pockets, exposed button panel

from Chloe

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Oversized patchwork jacket

cuffed super-length sleeves

from Maison Martin Margiela

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(images from style.com):

Strapless top/dress with belt buckle side detail

flap front opening

paired with cropped denim trousers

by Christophe Lemaire

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In black denim:

gem embellished, one shoulder halter top

matching low rise trousers

by design duo Marques’Almeida

Emerging Womenswear Designer Award Winner

British Fashion Awards, 2014

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Round neck, diagonal front split, frayed hem top

matching loose-fit trousers

by design duo Marques’Almeida

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3/4 length sleeve mini dress with frayed hems, exposed sheer lining

by design duo Marques’Almeida

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‘Faces going places’ distressed trousers

by Ashish

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‘Sparkle bright!’

matching jacket and trousers:

holes-glitter-feathers -a razzmatazz

by Ashish

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‘Galactic fantastic’

jacket, short shorts

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High waist, flat pocket front, flared trousers

by designer, Anna Sui

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Gents, Denim Perspectives

‘Colour crayola’

Distressed, patchwork rainbow strips and rainbow sandals

by designer, James Long

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‘Get shorty’

white, rough hem short trousers

by designer, Michael Bastian

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“Who wears short, shorts?”

rolled hem, light wash, button front side pockets

by designer, Michael Bastian

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Tux casual lux

denim shirt, white dinner jacket with black lapel and tie

by designer, Michael Bastian

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Denim over and under exposure

layered tops with lace through straps (over)

micro shorts (under)

from Hood by Air

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Classic denim-on-denim styling

from Bally

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‘Getting out and about’

classic fit jacket with black velvet collar detail

from Burberry Prorsum

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Gotta have it! : the shoes wish – list for Autumn 2014 (and a peek at a few desirables for Spring 2015)

06 Saturday Sep 2014

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Shoes are my ‘fashion-shop’ Achilles heel.

Love the architectural elements and design details

of these wish – list favourites.

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What happens when you can’t choose?

Gotta have them all!

Is that asking too much?

Nay!

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Autumn 2014

(images from saksfifthavenue.com):

Tabitha Simmons

Aura

black suede, intricate cut -outs

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Malone Souliers

Savannah

silvery, lizard lace – ups

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red / burnt orange snakeskin

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Alexander Wang

Lys

black/ blue colour combo leather mules

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Sergio Rossi

Atalia

web motif, embellished suede ankle boots in burgundy

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champagne – hue suede with black leather T – strap

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Salvatore Ferragamo

dove – grey T- strap with bow detail

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Dolce & Gabbano

embroidered knee high boots with studded heel

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Narcisco Rodriquez

Camilla

suede, pointed toe pumps in tangerine

with cross over strap detail

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Christian Louboutin

cage ankle boot in black suede

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(image from vogue.it):

Valentino

’60s vibe bootie with geometric shape details

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Cynthia Vincent

Devon

black suede ankle bootie

with zipper / tassel detail

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Already thinking ahead

Spring 2015

(images from elleuk.com):

Strapped in:

Nicholas K

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Marissa Webb

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Emerging designer Roshi Porkar presents at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – Berlin, Spring 2015

21 Monday Jul 2014

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Roshi Porkar

is an up and coming womenswear designer from Austria.

For Spring 2015, Ms. Porkar was awarded the incredible honour

of presenting her first collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Berlin.

Each season ELLE and Mercedes-Benz chooses one emerging designer

as recipient of this distinction in recognition of exceptional work.

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Attending the Ms. Porkar’s show,

was fashion maverick, the British actress Tilda Swinton –

certainly a promising indication of great things to come

for this young talented designer.

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designer, Roshi Porkar

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As demonstrated by Ms. Swinton, it is well worth

tracking the work of Roshi Porkar on the fashion radar.

Ms. Porkar is definitely one to watch.

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Her collection is wonderfully tactile,

a mix of seductive textures and fabrics:

wool, silk, feathers, faux fur.

There is a pronounced element of combined

luxury, comfort, elegance –

which all beautifully marry.

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The colours are subdued, organic with a

recurring hint of pale blue.

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The silhouette celebrates a womanly form,

cinching at the waist, body skimming,

body friendly for all shapes.

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Roshi Porkar

Spring 2015

The Collection

(images from superior-mag.com):

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(images from mercedes-benz.com):

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

30 Monday Jun 2014

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Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

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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

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Synonyms

ankle – flash

ankle – graze

ankle – grazing

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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 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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by Yohji Yamamoto: Men’s Fashion Week – Paris, Spring 2015

29 Sunday Jun 2014

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Yohji Yamamoto

is known for his contemplative regard to design.

With black as his preferred signature colour,

his creations are progressive in attitude

and non-gender specific in silhouette and styling.

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His latest menswear collection, Spring 2015

has all the hallmarks of classic Yohji:

asymmetric

oversizing

layering

effortless, modern, cool factor

with distinctive headwear

(and ankle tease)

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Love it!

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Welcomed is a notable presence of

colour injection

fabrication mix

prints / patterns

and styling, which generates more

urban sass than Zen quietude.

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(images from style.com)

Yohji Yamamoto

Menswear, Spring 2015

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Camouflage Green

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Denim hues, need not be blue

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A new look on the prairie

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Denim t-shirt dress

Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite

Total comfort factor

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Faustine Steinmetz

S / S ’15

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Spring 2015

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Spring 2015

The Collection

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