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Fashion-speak: and the word is ‘hero-piece’

17 Thursday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fabrication, fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., free to be me, hats, jacket, signature piece, style = innovation, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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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

hero – piece

hero – piece (n)

1   refers to the stand-out item of an outfit

2   regarding a total ensemble, the signature element showcased

3   the spotlight factor, which defines the style statement / style intent

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You are my ‘hero’- piece

 

 

 

All eyes on

the leather jacket

colour block / varied finish

sleeves with writst – to – elbow zipper detail

belt with buckle at waist

hero piece, statement, colour block, leather jacket, sleeve detail, zipper, before sunrise

(photo from before sunrise)

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All eyes on

the hat

“stingy” brim fabric fedora

hemp-brown hue with wide band in dusty pink

hero piece, hat, men, men in this town

(photo from men in this town)

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Fashion-speak: and the term is ‘higher-concept outfit’

08 Tuesday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in dress = ensemble, express yourself, fashion = clothes, fashion helpful helpline, fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., free to be me, street style sass, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

…

And the term is

higher-concept outfit

higher-concept outfit

1.    referenced from WhoWhatWear, an on-line fashion, style beauty magazine

2.    used to describe an innovative dress ensemble with stunning details / features

3.     an outfit of elevated fashion style status

4.     an interesting juxtaposition of pieces, which ordinarily are not worn together

5.     thinking ‘out of the box’ in terms of fashion / styling choices

6.     creating an expensive look from relatively inexpensive garments

 

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Higher-concept Outfit (HCO)

Easy layering to perfect

HCO outfits from style master,  Nick Wooster

higher concept outfit, men, fashionbeans, nick wooster, layering

(image from fashionbeans.com)

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Casual look elevated

CWS (crisp white shirt) details:  oversized cuffs /collar

higher concept outfit, urban spot,  casual look, white blouse, jeans, in the details- blouse,

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Mixed fabrication

faux fur, denim, cotton

higher concept outfit, urban spot, layering, textural, mixed fabrication

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Clean / simple silhouette

higher concept outfit, urbanspot, layered, ladies, choc leather jacket, black long length jumper, trousers, ParisSS16Day8-6366

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Colour commit

AiB (all in black)

higher concept outfit, AiB, clean lines, urban spot

(photos from the urbanspotter)

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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!

 

 

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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

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from Etro

Grunge wear

loose fit / long length jumper

diaphanous maxi skirt

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

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(images from vogue uk)

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: trouser suiting style inspiration. Ladies, take note!

10 Thursday Dec 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, fashion innovation, fashion inspiration, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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Women’s trouser suiting

continues to fast-forward fashion evolve as

wardrobe worthy, style statement

ensemble wear.

 

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Inject a little bit of “oomph factor” into

trouser suit styling for maximum dress impact.

Consider a style inspiration … or two:

 

 

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus

 

Accessorise Me!

Suiting:

rust hue

longer length jacket

single button closure

~

Accessories:

white shoulder purse with silver chain link strap

cobalt-blue ankle boots with clear perspex heel

large frame sunnies

suiting, womens, rust trouser suit, single button closure, blue perspex heel ankle boot, fahionising, 10bestwomenssuitsstreetstyle

(image from fashionising)

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Grey matters

Suiting:

traditional fabrication-  light wool in pewter grey

jacket worn back-to-front with super length sleeves

wide hem trousers

~

Accessories:

fringe feature, black leather bag

sleeves, super length sleeve suiting, elleuk Milano_str_VV_RS16_9379

(image from elle uk)

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“To infinity and beyond!”: Runway fashion takes off at Pitti Uomo, Menswear Fall 2015 (part 2)

20 Tuesday Jan 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fabrication, fashion events, fashion fun, men's suiting, menswear, menswear designers, style ideas?, style inspiration

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For style insight and inspiration as well as sheer fashion fun

the Pitti Uomo, menswear runway presentations

is a ‘yes, please!’ on the international fashion calendar.

The event is always eagerly anticipated and

sets a gold standard for inventive menswear design.

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As Pitti Uomo Fall 2015 draws to conclusion,

we bid a fond goodbye until next season:

“arrivederci alla prossima volta!”

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A glimpse at a some highlight looks from a few final shows:

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On the Runway

Pitti Uomo

Fall 2015

(part 2)

(images from style.com):

From Emporio Armani

‘In just one stroke’

muted colours, high-volume impact, contoured knitwear

fall 2015, men, emporio armani

fall 2015, men, emporio armani,MARC0065

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From Diesel Black Gold

by Andreas Melbostad

‘It’s in the details’

close-fit layering, monochromatic scheme, denim trousers in varied finishes

fall 2015, men, diesel black gold, JPG_1732

fall 2015, men diesel black

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From Gucci

by Alessandro Michele and design team

‘Gender-less at best’

bow neckline blouses, imprint of prints, uncomplicated footwear

fall 2015, men guccifall, 2015, men, guccifall 2015, men, gucci

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From Etro

by Kean Etro

‘Luxe’

lush fabrication, autumnal hues, paisley patterns

fall 2015, men, etrofall 2015, men, etrofall 2015, men, etro

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by Antonio Marras

‘Casual Elegance’

faux fur collars, mixed patterns, suiting options

fall 2015, men, antonio marras

fall 2015, antonio marras

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From MSGM

by Massimo Giorgetti

salmon pink hues, tactile textures

‘spot on’ and spotted monk shoes

fall 2015, men, MSGM

fall 2015, men, MSGM

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From Moncler Gamme Bleu

by Thom Browne

‘…And they’re off!’

in the winner’s -circle, jockey inspired ensembles

quirky accessories:  goggle eyewear, skull caps

fall 2015, men, moncler gamme bleufall 2015, men, moncler gamme bleu

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“To infinity and beyond!”: Runway fashion takes off at Pitti Uomo, Menswear Fall 2015 (part 1)

19 Monday Jan 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design inspiration, design inventive, fabrication, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, knitwear, menswear, menswear designers, ready to wear, runway presentation, scarves, style inspiration

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Menswear fashion and design has accelerated to warp speed dimension-

and the energy is electric.

 

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Menswear trends are no longer, as time of old,

limited to the mundane and expected:

adjusting lapel silhouettes, trouser hems or tie widths.

Today, menswear designs are inspirited with inventive perspectives,

avant garde concepts and boundary explosions of gender non-specific attire.

Nowhere is this more in evidence than during Pitti Uomo (Florence, Italy):

the menswear fashion event of galactic scope.

 

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Pitti Uomo runway presentations for Fall 2015 are now underway,

to conclude this Tuesday, 20 January.

The designs have not disappointed: inspired and inspirational.

Menswear design have jetted onward into a new frontier

with enthusiasm and with enthused response.

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Gents, these are exciting times!

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Consider a few highlights from the Pitti Uomo runway shows for style ideas:

On the Runway

Pitti Uomo

Fall 2015

(images from style.com):

From Missoni

by Angela Missoni

‘Print Passion’

vibrancy, colour coordination, eclectic print feature

fall 2015, men, missioni

fall 2015, men, missoni

fall 2015, men, missoni

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From Salvatore Ferragamo

by creative director, Massimiliano Giornetti

‘Luxe Styling’

scarf fashion, mixed fabrication

fall 2015, men, ferragamo

Favlook-Lookfav Focus Favourite

clothing:  long length grey jumper over chocolate brown leather shirt (*+)

accessories:  scarf abundance and two-toned lace ups

Love it!

…

fall 2015, ferragamo, men

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From Costume National

by Ennio Capasa

‘Green Scene’

monochromatic, feathers and leather

fall 2015, men, costume national

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by Marc Jacobs

‘For Every Occasion’

tux lux with turtleneck shirt,  ‘jim jam’ relaxed casual,

blanket-wear, ferocious fur overcoat

fall 2015, men, Marc_Jacobs_025_1366 fall 2015, men Marc_Jacobs_020_1366 fall 2015, men, Marc_Jacobs_014_1366 fall 2015, men, Marc_Jacobs_012_1366

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From Calvin Klein Collection

by Italo Zucchelli

‘Rugged Revamped’

shiny patent leather, animal prints, boxy overcoats,  knits

fall 2015, men calvin klein

fall 2015, calvin klein, men

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Versace

by Donatella Versace

tailoring innovation, sleek silhouettes

with play on proportion

fall 2015, men, versace

fall 2015, men versacefall 2015, men, versace

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by Philip Plein

‘Suit up, bad boy’

sports referencing, sci-fi attitude, tough guy posture

fall, 2015, men, philipp pleinKIM_0205fall 2015, men philip plein KIM_0255

fall 2015, men, philip plein

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by Vivienne Westwood

‘Just go for It!’

proportion play, mixed patterns/prints, footwear fantastic

fall 2015, men, westwood JPG_1417 fall 2105, men, westwood,vJPG_1325 fall 2015, men, westwood JPG_1312 fall 2015, westwood, menJPG_1223 fall 2015, men, westwood JPG_1194

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Bedazzle

27 Thursday Dec 2012

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion = clothes, fashionspeak..., free to be me, meapp quote, signature piece

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Alexander McQueen, clothes, fashion - individualism, individual expression, innovative, jewellery, quote, style innovation

“Clothes and jewellery should be startling, individual.  

When you see a woman in my clothes,

you want to know more about them (her).  

To me, that is what distinguishes

good designers from bad designers.”

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(image from daily mail):

mcqueen article-2407817-01BCC4DD0000044D-480_306x423

fashion designer, Alexander McQueen  (1969 – 2010)

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Fashion helpful helpline: a call to assist

20 Thursday Dec 2012

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion helpful helpline

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fashion advice, style innovation, style intervention

The meappropriatestyle ethos centres on sharing our creativity and ideas …

Recently, a reader posed a query  to the post

Fashion raison d’etre  – (Thursday, 20 December 2013)

(Click on above post title, then click on Leave a comment to view the query)

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I invite you all to respond to this fashion question

to offer relevant and helpful advice.

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