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4 Trends that Spring Forward

Jessica Lapidos — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:39:37 +0000

Fashion Week has spread its Spring seed. The Big 4; NY, London, Milan and Paris have offically had their say, and now we can reflect. (We’re certainly not reflecting on NJ Fashion Week. Wait, what? That exists?! No, no. Well, yes. But really, no.) We’ve collected the trends that have spoken. The four trends that dominated the four cities we trust with our fashionable senses called out to us from many a runway. We’ve taken our favorite from each city, each trend that matters. See what’s abuzz here, there and everywhere for Spring 2012.

Wear May Flowers to Forget April Showers

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:34:37 +0000

The promised May flowers are still on their way, but that doesn’t mean we can’t wear bright and cheery floral prints to prepare for their arrival. From dresses to shorts and handbags to shoes, here are our top 20 favorite florals for spring that you can get right now.

Favorite floral dresses, from left:

Charlotte Sparre Garden of Eden Silk Dress $320 – pret-a-beaute.com

French Connection Lilly Dress $99.99 – usa.frenchconnection.com

D&G Pleated Mimosa Print Boned Dress $1,526 – my-wardrobe.com

Topshop Cream Rose Wrap Fifties Sundress $75 – us.topshop.com

Favorite floral tops, clockwise from top:

Paul & Joe Floral Print Halter Top $858 – boutique1.com

Bird by Juicy Couture Floral-Patterned Cotton Mesh Top $280 – net-a-porter.com

Madewell Floral Waterfall Top $110 – shopbird.com

Tao Comme des Garçons Flower Front Top $705 – barneys.com

Favorite floral bottoms, clockwise from top:

Dries Van Noten Pyrus Pants $659 – mytheresa.com

Dorothy Perkins Black/Red 50s Poppy Skirt $28 – dorothyperkins.com

Cacharel Impatiences floral print shorts $284 – matchesfashion.com

Jil Sander Floral-Print Silk-Twill Pencil Skirt $745 – net-a-porter.com

Favorite floral shoes, clockwise from top left:

Betsey Johnson Maggi Denim Pumps $100 – heels.com

Brian Atwood Court Shoes $3,903 – colette.fr

Seychelles Eyes Of Mars Strap Sandals With Rose Front $161 – us.asos.com

Alexander McQueen Tan 3D Flower Wedge $995 – alexandermcqueen.com

Favorite floral accessrories, clockwise from top:

Fendi Rose Chef Zucca Canvas Medium Satchel Bag $960 – forzieri.com

Jack Wills Evington Floral Head Band $24 – jackwills.com

Ksubi Atik Blue & White Floral Sunglasses $329 – superette.co.nz

Elie Saab Floral Chain Belt $436 – boutique1.com

Boutique Critique:: Ava Maria: Look 4

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:56:40 +0000

Buckling under the weight of such beautiful objects, and body falling into a standing broken-down doll, this outfit may take you down the rabbit hole. This outfit is seeped in French history; several pieces have a long lineage in Paris. Sought out by store owner Katherine Virketiene, she’s brought into Ava Maria pour toi.

Look Four: AvaMaria in Wonderland

The Oil Slicker Saddle Heels: Repetto, $250

It started with the Repetto; this time, oil slicked. In the most beautiful way, it looks like a dirty puddle. It was love at first glance. Repetto is famous for ballet shoes, and construct gorgeous others for we non-professional-dancing folk.

The Mini Checker Shirtdress: Cacharel, $178

Ah the shirtdress, blue and gold checked, enhances the hidden hues of the Repettos. So dainty on its own, so innocent, yet vibrant as well. Cacharel took off in the 1960s with its iconic shirtdresses designed by Jean Bousquet. Following in the traditional footprints, they are still prevalent today.

The Kitty Silk Top: Paul & Joe Sister, $228

A shirtdress is a shirtdress, and I couldn’t wear just a shirtdress. I was jazzed to find this complementing silk top that slid underneath the open top so smoothly. The blues dance together and the checks on cats patterns don’t protest too much. Famed French menswear designer Sophie Albou started Paul & Joe in 1995 and branched into les femmes in 2006 with the little Sister.

The Waving Belt: Linea Pelle, $188

The gingham and the shirt came alive together, but the look was still lacking something. Linea Pelle belt corsetry filled that void. With the ends fastened at the back, the shaping quality of waving leather strips brought more shape to the silhouette.

The Flowering Rings: Marie-Lise Lachapelle, gold-plated leaf, $350, silver orchid $375

The silver and golden leafy rings flourished on one hand, enhancing the dual tonal quality of the entire look. Marie-Lise Lachapelle constructs these structures by making molds from actual orchids and leaves. That’s why the metal has so much wildlife in it.

AvaMaria | 107 Crosby Street, New York, NY 212.966.0909

Photography by Christopher Hall

Winter Coat Shape Up

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:35:56 +0000

Shapes have shifted. Your coats of winters past may not stand up to the structural movements happening now.

The perks of waiting till mid-season to invest? Sweet discounts.
FLEXI SLEEVE: Rick Owens slicks down a side-licked collar on a column wool coat. He keeps in mind mobility with stretch insets under the arms. Rick Owens Wool Sparta Coat – was $2,350, now $1,175

SHAPED SHEARLING: Paul & Joe give us shearling with shape. Let the legs stand slim, but keep the bootie warm. Paul & Joe Mongolie Shearling Coat – was $2,175, now $1,523

SCULPTED DOWN: Marios Schwab uses down to sculpt a futuresque silhouette. It’s a new era of poufy. Marios Schwab Quilted Structure Coat – was $2,175, now $1,523

COVERALL CAPE: The Row has shaped a cape that doesn’t leave your arms out in the cold. Wrap your secrets in a fitted blanket of wool and mink. The Row Apleton Cape – still $5,000. It’s that glorious.

SNEAK HOOD: Creenstone hides the hood – it simply rolls into a collar. Hoods are so practical when they’re on your head, but look so limp just hanging out. Find a sneaky hood like this. Creenstone Padded Trench with Hood – £265. Do the math.

SPREAD: Splendor in the Grass Shot by Catherine Servel

FashionIndie — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:03:16 +0000

Remember the trees, remember the grass, remember the time we saw your ass? Two loves take to the field, one barely makes it out clothed.

1. Martha wears cardigan, £1,500, Giorgio Armani (020-7235 6232); shirt, £19.99, Uniqlo, as before; black leather leggings, £595, Joseph (020-7610 8441). Mitchell wears shirt, £115, and cardigan, £145, both Folk.
Picture: Catherine Servel

2. Martha wears wool houndstooth jumpsuit, £335, Paul & Joe (020-7824 8844). Mitchell wears multi-coloured chunky jumper, £365, Folk (020-7404 6458); black trousers, £40, Topman (0845-121 4519).
Picture: Catherine Servel

3. Mitchell wears tweed jacket, £649, Paul Smith (020-7379 7133); black polo neck, £115, John Smedley (020-7495 2222); grey shirt, £125, Folk (020-7404 6458); shoes, £190, Shofolk (020-7404 6458). Martha wears grey cape, £1,635, Yves Saint Laurent (020-7245 8840); white silk satin shirt, £415, Stella McCartney (020-7518 3100); black trousers, £465, Derek Lam at Browns (020-7514 0038); shoes, £641, Alberta Ferretti (020-7235 2349) .

4. Martha wears black tuxedo, from £2,110, shirt, from £900, and bow tie, from £118, all Dolce & Gabbana (020-7659 9000). Mitchell wears black jacket, £80, and trousers, £40, Topman; polo neck, £115, John Smedley.

5. Martha wears net bra, £85, and net briefs, £45, both Agent Provocateur (020-7243 1292); leather boots, £725, and Shetland wool socks, £125, Prada (020-7647 5000); hat, £150, Burberry (020-7806 1303). Mitchell wears jacket, £80, trousers, £40, Topman (0845-121 4519); shirt, £250, and leather shoes, £375, Burberry.

(Daily Telegraph U.K.)

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Paul & Joe: Spring 2009 Footwear Collection

Corey Moran — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:34:37 +0000

Paul & Joe are showing us what they have in store for the shoe game with their Spring collection. The cut away lace ups featured above are some of the best I’ve seen, but it’s their toggle loafers that would have any shoe fiend swooning (believe me I m a shoe freak and they are note worthy for sure)!

Gallery: Paul & Joe: Spring 2009 Footwear Collection

via Men’s Rag

Paul & Joe Spring 2009 Collection

Corey Moran — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:48:51 +0000

This may sound a bit weird, but I’m starting to think of men’s designers in two ways, beefy guy designers and slender guy designers. There seems to be certain collections/designers who design for a certain type of guy, and if you were to ask me Paul & Joe like their beefy guys. That may be why I’m turned off to a lot of collections immediately upon seeing who their model choice is. Not that the collection isn’t good, but I just can’t imagine myself looking like these guys do in these clothes. I do like the sort of easy going summer feel of this collection, and the suits look great as well. Just not for me.

Gallery: Paul & Joe: Spring 2009 Collection

Courtesy of: The Fashionisto