BORDERLINE BORDERLINE BORDERLINE

Words By Nicole Quy, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Regardless, liminal spaces seem to acknowledge that the world is in a state of transition, and therefore so are we. Many of us seem to feel that the pace of our lives is becoming harder and harder to keep up with, and yet reality feels unnervingly unchanged. And so, as we wait for a precognitive turning point to come, liminal spaces make the anticipation of our anxieties, excitement, and general restlessness visible, and reaffirm, through their ubiquity, that others are looking at the world the same way.

I’VE ALWAYS SEEN PERSONAL STYLE AS COLLAGE. A collection of moments, pieces and influences that build together to form what you wear and how you wear it. Therefore, when it comes to style inspirations the list could be endless. It’s almost impossible to pin down one individual from a singular era who embodies who you are and what you wear. So, while I must reassure you that my inspirations are endless, after much deliberation and research (aka Pinterest scrolling) I came to a decision of the wardrobe I would raid. And who else could it be but Jane Birkin herself?

The carefree, summery hippy style of the 60s and 70s was also clear in Birkin’s wardrobe. Combining delicate white tops and bootcut jeans with sturdier heels and chunky belts, Birkin creates a perfect blend of style. Expertly mixing hippy with Parisian city chic. It is this simplicity in her outfits add to the timeless effect, making her wardrobe to desirable even 50 years on.

Of course, it’s impossible to talk about Jane Birkin’s covetable wardrobe staples without talking about her personal Birkin bag. With the average Birkin bag costing around $26,000, most owners keep theirs in the most pristine of conditions. Birkin however has a different attitude. Overflowing with personal possessions, charms, stickers and scarves, Jane’s puts an eclectic spin on a classically reserved bag. Designed by Hermès executive Jean-Louis Dumas, he made the bag at Birkin’s request, after she asked for a bigger version of The Kelly that would actually fit all of her personal accoutrements. Her name itself represents so much. The Birkin Bag is one of the most iconic staples of luxury design; her influence is carved all over the fashion world.