Madchen Horn Section Jacket
Posted on September 27, 2007 at 10:09 pm (PST) | Comments Off
I’m absolutely crazy about coats right now. It’s still quite warm out, but I just can’t wait until fall comes and all the gorgeous coats come out! If you’re still looking for your perfect coat, try this Madchen Horn Section Coat, available for $348 from Anthropologie. What I’m completely obsessed with are the brass fasteners on the front. They’re so charming and cute-chic. Get ready for cold weather now, before all the great coat are gone!
Donna Karan Organza-Lined Trenchcoat
Posted on September 6, 2007 at 6:38 pm (PST) | Comments Off
This fall, it’s all about putting on the most fabulous coats you can find. And when it comes to fabulous, few coats come close to this Donna Karan Organza-Lined Trenchcoat. Is it a raincoat or an evening coat? Dress it up and go out to the opera. Throw it over your office clothing and instantly give yourself a fab upgrade. The organza lining is supremely luxurious, while the sculptural collar and cuffs are the epitome of elegance. It’s the finest thing you can put on this fall! Get it for $2595 from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Designer Spotlight: Riccardo Tisci
Posted on June 14, 2007 at 11:46 pm (PST) | Comments Off
When Riccardo Tisci debuted his eponymous ready-to-wear line in Milan for the Fall 2005 season, it was a gothic masterpiece unlike anything else happening in Milan at the time. The collection recalled the works of other young upstarts like Olivier Theyskens, encompassing beautifully envisioned romanticism infused with a rich, dark edginess. Just as quickly as he was listed as one-to-watch, he was snatched up by Givenchy to take over the design helm for both ready-to-wear and couture. The word is that he got the job because he never once mentioned the legacy of Audrey Hepburn, who was Hubert de Givenchy’s muse, an influence that would continue to dominate the Givenchy legacy long past its relevance. In just 2 short years, he’s taken the house to places Ms. Hepburn never could have imagined. Instead of working within the same frameworks of the Givenchy name, Tisci threw it all out and the window and started fresh. His latest collection for the house had a naval/nautical theme, unique in Tisci’s flair for dramatic silhouettes and even more dramatic detailing. Bolts of pleated chiffon floated over thigh-high leather boots and under thick navy wool coats with oversized lapels embellished with gigantic gold studs. And in terms of what makes it to the selling floor, Tisci has consistently proved his ability to cut a mean pair of trousers and a sharp LBD. Now that the revival of the handbag division is also underway (as seen on the arms of the Olsen twins, among others), Riccardo Tisci’s Givenchy will be a force to be reckoned with.
Allegri Navy Silk Trench
Posted on June 13, 2007 at 1:06 pm (PST) | Comments Off
If you live in Seattle, you understand the necessity for an amazing coat. When it’s rainy out, like it is now even in June, you want to look fabulous. The trouble is, the only thing anybody is ever gonna see is your coat. So make it a fabulous coat! Allegri’s Navy Silk Trench is definitely one of those coats! Viktor & Rolf designed this gorgeous piece and the rest of the pieces in the collection. Azalea has it for $745, but with this month’s special coupon "ALLEGRI", you’ll save 15% off that price. It might be too fantastic to wear only when it’s gross out. Wear it all year long! It’s perfect for topping off cocktail dresses too!
Designer Spotlight: Gareth Pugh
Posted on June 11, 2007 at 10:08 am (PST) | Comments Off
Following in the footsteps of fellow Brit Alexander McQueen, Gareth Pugh is part of the new wave of young British designers that are shaking up the fashion world. London Fashion Week has benefited from all the attention garnished on Pugh, whose high fashion theatrics make for some amazing runway shows. Specializing in absolutely fabulous coats (like the one above), he often shows one or two wearable pieces with ten or so fantasy pieces, more like art than something to be sold in stores. In the U.S.A., his pieces are available through Seven New York. They’re sure to be collectibles, so collect them now!
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