Fashion
d e p a C CRUSADERS IT IS SAFE TO SAY WHEN THE WORD ‘CAPE’ IS MENTIONED THE IMAGE OF SUPERMAN/BATMAN/[INSERT ANY OTHER FLYING HERO HERE] FLOODS YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS, AND YOU RECOIL THINKING THAT YOU CANNOT RISK THE ‘UP, UP AND AWAY!’ JOKES FROM FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. HOWEVER THIS SEASON CAPES ARE SWOOPING DOWN OUR CATWALKS AND THERE’S NOT A SUPERHERO EMBLEM IN SIGHT. FROM SCULPTURED TO FEATHERED OR LIGHT-AND-AIRY TO HEAVY DUTY, SPRING/SUMMER 09’S SUPER-TREND IS THE CAPE; SO HERE IN ALL THEIR GLORY ARE OUR FAVOURITE SIDEKICKS FROM THE FASHION CAPITALS.
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L’Wren Scott
L’Wren Scott’s finale piece for her collection consisted of
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marabou stork feathers embroided into a light-as-air cape that made the idea of taking flight seem all that more plausible. Along with this the american designer offered her audience short, chiffon capes that just graze the shoulders creating a delicate accessory to some of her more rock ‘n’ roll inspired outfits.
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Victoria bartlett, for fashion label has combined the cape with the handkerchief and with this elongated the shoulders into capped points making two trends in one. The three delicate layers of fabric around the neck create a sharp silhouette, which in turn presents itself as an almost literal oxymoron.
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Tia cibani for is the closest you can get to superhero fashion without actually being mistaken as being on route to a convention. Her electric blue cape with matching dress is made from a rigid material that envelops the shoulders, creating a structured shape. Also in her Spring/Summer collection, cibani has created lemon yellow shift dresses with a cape inspired sleeve, emanating from the neck and past the shoulders. Quite different from her previous cape, this dress is bound to impress the partners’ parents.
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Ports 1961
Gaultier
Giambattista Valli picked up on the garment and instead of
sweeping, flashes of fabric with a logo emblazoned on the back; the fashion label has created moulded sculptures for Spring/Summer. Almost like a shell of fabric consuming the shoulders, Valli’s take on the caped effect shows it in a fresh, new angle moulding the neckline and creating an extreme but elegant silhouette.
Giambattista Vali
Jean Paul Gaultier takes the look to a whole other level by
Veronique Branquinho’s cape is altogether more pracical.
A transparent fabric is the foundation, it might scream anorak but this garment, complete with hood, really works. The masses of fabric, from head to knee, swish like a typical cape should, but with all the function of being an everyday garment.
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood’s doily style capes in bright coral were
slung over the shoulders and tired loosely round the neck; perfect for a hot day, the capes were barely there yet still proved to be an essential to the outfits. Another style was the rigid cape, pulled together at the chest forming an elegant shape around the neckline and one oversized cape was even adorned with leopard print and haphazardly worn on one shoulder, a throw together outfit that epitomizes the idea of casual capes.
THREE
Veronique Branquinho
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attaching long billowing capes to the necklines of his swimsuits. An unusual idea but somehow you can picture these being snapped up, perhaps it is the function of being able to cover up in the torrid sun or the impracticality of sashaying down the beach as if wearing a redcarpet gown.
Francesco Scognamiglio’s loosely pleated cape with a
pussy bow collar floats down to the waistline almost creating a poncho effect but without the hippy flower print and potato sack feel. The satin fabric clings to the shoulders but the billowing fabric makes sure it does not cling at the waist, creating a soft, bell shape that almost bares resemblance to an upturned tulip.
Burberry Prorsum
Burberry Prorsum has a slightly different take on the cape,
injecting the classic Burberry trench into the design and creating a military look. Christopher Bailey’s ombre, floor-sweeping capes are created from crinkled material that look slightly disheveled but surprisingly works well as ‘festival chic’.
Marni
Francesco Scognamiglio
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Founder of , Consuelo Castiglioni model looks like she has stepped right off the beach wearing her cape. A light fabric gently grazes the shoulders so not to be too heavy after a day in the sun. Swinging by the hips, the chocolate brown outer layer struck up an unlikely relationship with the coral inner layer, reminiscent of a double scope sundae, making this cape a summer must.
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Armand Basi One
& Erdem Moralioglu’s
Markus Lupfer for
Chloé’s pre-fall collection is
spattered with thick, blanket capes that swing by the knees, similar to the military style that Burberry Prorsum’s offered in the Spring/Summer collection but with a much more ‘wrappingup-for-winter’ feel, perfect for when the dark nights draw in.
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Armand
Basi One designs for Spring/
Summer may have been all about sheer garments but as a contrast he also favoured the structured fashion. His cape for the label is very futuristic with the stiff layering creating a sharp silhouette. The lengths of ribbon that hold it all together stand out against the rigid lines surrounding the shoulders and feminize the garment elegantly.
Chloé
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cape is long and overwhelming, consuming the upper body from neck to hips. With a ombre style colouring from lavander to emerald and with a few hints of tangerine in between, this cape clearly takes its inspiration from the poncho but made from a satin fabric and with a pussy bow loosely tired around the neck, this garment is light and very forgiving.
To take us into Autumn/Winter,
Organic by John Patrick opted for sleek and stylish with a
traditional shape cape complete with the pointed Barrymore collar. A dark, dusky grey nods to the winter season but a bright orange lining and hem make it an easily wearable piece whatever the weather.
Undercover
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Fashion label, went for ultimate coverage with their cape. A floor sweeping, fine knit garment with a waterfall hem and hood, Undercover have managed to do winter warmth to the extreme, like a sinister take on Little Red Riding Hood, this cape is one to wrap up in.
Organic Undercover
For a touch of sophistication, Brian Wolk and Claude Morais for
Ruffian, displayed a cut off cape that just brushed the upper arm, with feathers protruding from the hemline injecting a touch of classic glamour. Teamed with the body con, postbox red dress, this design is simple and chic and ideal for covering up in the evening.
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Vera Wang
Vera Wang’s Lavander Label for Autumn/Winter 09
Comme de Garsons
For a touch of the extraordinary, ’ cape is made up of layer upon layer of chiffon in a flesh tone. The sheer volume of material consumes the model but the wispy tiers of fabric and staggered hemline provide a light and airy contrast.
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features a few delicate capes just thrown over the shoulders and teamed with evening dresses. Short and sweet these capes are simple yet effective; like blazers cut off too short they have that tailored look without being too formal, one is even reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes; perfect for the September chill.
Comme de Garsons
THE MEN HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN EITHER...
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As far as Spring/Summer goes, fashion label, , who showed in Paris, punctuated the dark and eerie collection with capes wrapped around naked torsos. A light, slightly sheer fabric is used and with it stopping short at the elbows, this take on the cape is not too overwhelming for men.
Alexander McQueen
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Autumn/Winter 09 saw ’s collection resemble something out of a mafia film, dark eyes and stern faces. His capes however were not to be cowered away from; one big chunky knit, belted across the chest was a favourite, along with a heavy fur number and then tailored capes, some even one shouldered, for the suited and booted.
Alexander McQueen
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FOR THE EVENING...
Topshop’s aubergine, faux fur cape is perfect to throw around your shoulders on a cold night.
Jaeger also has a faux fur shrug style cape.
Short enough to be worn on an evening out, but with an ombre effect through the long lengths of fur, it is just enough to keep the chill out.
For something a bit more
ASOS
FOR WRAPPING UP...
delicate ’s lace cape is perfect teamed with a little black dress.
Jaeger’s military thigh length ASOS have two designs for the winter chills, a faux fur
leopard print, poncho-style cape and a billowing black cape with tartan trimming around the neckline.
cape is double buttoned all the way down with a high neck for the winter.
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Next’s thick black, blanket cape has a hot pink lining and a huge pussy bow at the neck, keeping the cold out and the warmth in.
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THE HIGH STREET IS STEPPING UP TO THE MARK AS WELL, WITH CAPES FOR THE EVENING AND FOR WHEN WINTER COMES AROUND. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE FAVOURITES…
AND FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT...
Alexander McQueen has designed a cape style dress for his latest label, MCQ. With capped shoulders this just-abovethe-knee garment has a long drape of fabric that starts from shoulders and ends at hemline. Cinched at the waist this dress is far from frumpy but has enough volume to suit any shape body. Actress and Britain’s Got Talent judge, Amanda Holden was spotted in a bright blush version earlier this year.
HOW TO WEAR THE CAPE So now you know where to buy the cape the next thing is how to wear it. The cape is a billowing piece of fashion, volumes of fabric that swamp the body, so the key is to keep the balance. Skinny jeans, leggings, and for the ladies, even a pencil skirt, keep it skin tight and you’ll pull off the look perfectly; big skirts or harem pants will make you look frumpy.
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For both men and women, shoulder bags are a no no, they just do not work with the cape for obvious reasons (not being able to stay on your shoulder for one!) Stylish briefcases, carry cases or clutches are the way to go, let your hands do the holding. When the autumn chills come opt for some elbow length gloves to keep the warm in.
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s g n i g g e M orM inging? SINCE THE TURN OF THE CENTURY THE MALE SILHOUETTE HAS GOT SLIMMER AND SLIMMER; MOSTLY THIS IS THANKS TO HEDI SLIMANE DURING HIS TIME AT DIOR HOMME AND HIS REVIVAL OF SKINNY JEANS. BUT 2009 IS ALL ABOUT SKINNY TO THE EXTREME, IN THE FORM OF LEGGINGS OR THE MALE ALTERNATIVE, ‘MEGGINGS’. IT TOOK WOMEN A WHILE TO GET USE TO THE IDEA OF RETURNING TO THE 80S AND PUTTING IT ALL OUT THERE BUT NOW WE CANNOT GET ENOUGH, WITH WET-LOOK, PATTERNED AND FAUX DENIM ON OUR RACKS; BUT ARE MEGGINGS GOING TO BE THE NEXT MUST-HAVE IN MALE FASHION, OR GUYS, ARE YOU NOT REALLY READY TO LEAVE LITTLE TO THE IMAGINATION?
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hen Hedi Slimane took over as creative director for Dior Homme in 2000, a revolution of man was reborn that focussed on one thing… skinny. This came in the form of drainpipe trousers, slim downed ties and skin-tight tops. He scouted models on the streets of London and Paris to wear his androgynous look down the catwalks and Dior Homme re-launched a somewhat forgotten style for men, one that has greatly filtered down into the high street. With celebrity fans like Mick Jagger, David Bowie and of course, Slimane’s close friend, Pete Doherty, Dior Homme’s slim silhouette was craved for, even Karl Lagerfeld’s weight loss is rumoured to have happened so he could squeeze into one of Slimane’s suits. The music scene, in London especially, was dominated -and some say still isby the skinny indie boys who wear their girlfriends’ jeans. Constriction is their friend and the tighter to the skin the better, this is not a trend to shy away from. Celebrities are in on the act too, dandy is all over our screens and gossip magazines with the Russell Brand and Noel Fielding both dressing as if they’ve been vacuum packed. Boys look like girls, and girls, well they look for that Dior Homme boy. First done by the likes of Bodymap in the 80s and then again in the noughties by Marni. Leggings for men have been revamped; Steve Slocombe, creative director of club culture magazine, Super Super, thinks that, “as jeans get skinnier, leggings are the logical next step, they’ve been huge for girls.” But before you stop reading gentleman, just think that if someone had told you in the 90s that wearing women’s jeans was fashionable you probably would have laughed in their face, but it happened, and so could meggings. Ok so they might remind you of lengthened cycling shorts or something, Superman or Robin Hood may have worn but if brave enough, and with the right complements, meggings might just work. I mean as long as you’ve got the legs for it this trend is very flattering and with the diverse range walking down our catwalks, there’s a style for every man. Harisnya – no last name – founder of, e-MANcipate.net, an online homage to leggings and hosiery for men, believes that it might be “the idea of a second skin” that makes skinny garments so alluring to men; “It’s almost like a skin ego theory” –a term normally associated with a mental representation a child forms of the surface of its body, Harisnya believes men feel this skin ego when donning skin tight fashion. So guys, are you ready to see what 2009 has to offer in the form of leg wear for a whole new re-breed of skinny?
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Silver, founders of , used the layered effect with their meggings; under tailored shorts this time to suit more office wear. Also by teaming shorts and leggings together of the same colour it almost created a staggered effect trouser, much more understated for the meggings novice.
first collection for menswear. A subtle look displaying ruched and wrinkled meggings that stopped just under the knee, beneath wide leg shorts; barely noticeable as leggings they created a layered look. Tisci also replicates the look throughout the collection in different materials and colours, including a leather pair that are reminiscent of 50s rockers.
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Martin Margiela
For the exhibitionist, ’s finale pieces are the meggings for you. As if they have been dipped in sequins, these, disco ball Esq. skinnys are perfect for a night out, if you’re brave enough. Coming in silver or black you can tone them down with a simple top half; a dark blazer and skinny scarf would give you a dandy edge that is very popular right now ala Russell Brand.
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Moschino
Gareth Pugh’s first menswear collection.
For the traditional gentleman, steps up with a collection of pin stripes and bowler hats. Their meggings were much more formal than the others for autumn/winter but tucked into lace up, combat boots gave them a slightly rawer edge then perhaps some of the other outfits in the collection. Ruched seems to be a big factor when it comes to meggings and Moschino followed suit and with this with the outfit also having a slight nature of an equestrian look on the lower half.
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All very dark and eerie and reminiscent of his past collections for women; however unlike his women’s wear he did favour the skinny silhouette. His meggings were mainly leather and ruched but he also produced a few pairs that were ripped to shreds at the thigh, a very gothic look. The favourites and most wearable though are his high waisted meggings, all black with the top having the characteristics of a cummerbund, perfect with a crisp white shirt for a formal event.
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Roberto Cavalli’s menswear collection
featured a lot of slim-line trousers with billowing top half’s. One design on his catwalk gave the impression of being glamorous joggers, skinny like a legging but with a slight hint of harem pant round the thighs. This garment can be perceived as sportswear but with the complementing attire Cavalli adds, these meggings could be dressed up or down.
FOURTEEN
Don’t think it is just designers who are trying to dress their
The Local Firm
At Stockholm fashion week, ’s Autumn/Winter collection featured cut-off meggings similar to Cavalli’s nod to sports wear; with extra material around the top, these meggings are not quite as revealing as some of the others, which could make them a big seller. Also The Local Firm debuted a simple pair of black leggings with a slight shine that were worn under a long top, simple and understated for the novice.
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It is a big step going from skinny jeans to meggings but remember it was a bigger one going from baggy to skin tight. We know you might not look like Russell Brand –who by the way favours leggings and even opts for a pair from Sass and Bide’s women’s wear collectionbut if you’ve got the legs for it, skinny is the way to go. You can man them up with a smart blazer or some heavy boots, it does not all have to be tight and taut; and trust us, with the meggings that are parading down the catwalks there is an array of deigns so you don’t have to look like you just walked out of a Fame audition. Besides you know what they say all the best things come in small packages.
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consumers in meggings either, have jumped on board with their Baby Rib pair. Ok so the name might not scream masculinity but the overall design is practical and comfortable in a jersey material. Opt for extra long to gain the ruched effect that so many of the designers have favoured, this makes the meggings far more forgiving.
Q&A.Q&A.Q& The Q&A
BODYMAP, WAS ONE OF THE MOST GROUNDBREAKING, LONDON-BASED FASHION LABELS OF THE 80S. IT MERGED CLUB CULTURE INTO ITS COLLECTIONS DECADES BEFORE HENRY HOLLAND, USED NON-MODELS TO DISPLAY ITS DESIGNS AND WAS FAMOUS FOR ITS NEW AND ORIGINAL PRINTS ON LYCRA. FOUNDER, STEVIE STEWART IS RE-LAUNCHING BODYMAP WITH NEW AND ORIGINAL PRINTS, AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH PIPPA BROOKS – PREVIOUS OWNER OF SHOP AT MAISON BERTAUX AND CURRENT OWNER OF M.GOLDSTEIN. HERE POW!ZINE TALKS TO PIPPA ABOUT BODYMAP’S RETURN AND HER THOUGHTS ON MEGGINGS.
What sort of things does M.Goldstein stock? Art. Antiques. Attire. Does your collaboration with Stevie Stewart focus a lot on the original style? Yes, in terms of the pieces with a Bodymap label. There is something very “now” about the leggings and over-the-knees in particular, even though Bodymap were sending boys and girls down the catwalk in leggings and socks 25 years ago, that kind of androgynous dressing has definitely made a comeback. Bodymap were working a lot in black and white, using print, cut and stretch to revolutionise sportswear and make it fashionable/ essential clubwear along with people such as Leigh Bowery... these were the early days of lycra and this was an exciting development. Stevie went back to the original printers who they worked with in the 1980’s and they still had the artwork, so this is not a revamp, these are the actual original prints. There are a lot of young designers working in black and white today and exploring similar aesthetics, coincidentally or not. Does M.Goldstein stock many legging designs for men, or are they unisex? These are specifically for boys, in that they have an “allowance” at the crotch for the male anatomy. We have been doing stockings and overthe-knees for women and will have a women’s legging in the line very soon as well. We also do a men’s size in the over the knees, if you look at the documentary “Hail The New Puritan” by Charles Atlas you will see ballet dancer, Michael Clark giving the best demonstration of a man in a skirt, stocking, leather jacket, Mohican combo.
Would you say that leggings for men seems to be a popular trend? Would you say it’s likely to catch on? I would do anything I could to encourage androgynous dressing. Or bisexual clothing as I like to call it. Anything that blurs, confronts or plays with gender stereotyping is a very good thing in my opinion. I doubt it would catch on on a mass level of course. Where would you say the inspiration has come from for skin-tight leg wear for men? In the 70’s Punks took their jeans in to make drainpipes. The silhouette was big hair (whether spiked like Sid Vicious, or long like the Ramones), t-shirt and leather jacket and Converse or motorbike boots. That look comes around again with a tweak every few years but Punk was the first time skin-tight became fashionable for men. What do you think of the leggings that are walking down the menswear catwalks by Martin Margiela and Gareth Pugh? Good. And menswear is so boring! Give ‘em a chance to have a go at a legging for god’s sake! Some online boutiques have started selling male hosiery; do you think that M.Goldstein would be interested in stocking something like that? Ugh. Men’s hosiery immediately conjures up to me the idea of a manthong or a G & D lace men’s panties... it depends what you mean by male hosiery. Hosiery companies have been producing man-size hosiery for many years for transvestites by male order or in shops like Transformation.
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For more information on Pippa Brooks, M.Goldstein or Bodymap visit Pippa’s website, madamesays. com or the shop itself 67 Hackney Road, London E2.
s e of o r e H Fashion SHOPPING AROUND THE CITY IT’S EASY TO FORGET WHERE HIGH STREET AND EVEN HIGH-END FASHION STORES GOT THEIR INSPIRATION. TRENDS, SILHOUETTES AND EVEN LIFESTYLE CHOICES COME FROM SOMEWHERE; FASHION IS CONSTANTLY BEING RECYCLED, BUT IF WE’RE WEARING REJIGS OF WHAT OUR PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS USE TO WEAR, THEN WHO ORIGINALLY CAME UP WITH THOSE IDEAS AND RESCUED US FROM A LIFE OF FASHION FAUX PAS? HERE ARE POW!ZINE’S HEROES OF FASHION, AND TIPS ON WHERE YOU CAN GET THE DESIGNER OR HIGH STREET LOOK.
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HOURGLASS
Christian Dior as a fashion label is known for its haute couture
pieces but some forget the collection that featured the New Look in 1947, the collection that created the hourglass figure. The New Look took the female silhouette to a whole new level and with that it left the boyish, straight-up-straight-down figure, that flapper dresses encouraged, very much behind.
A real woman flaunts her curves, so cinch your waist and take a leaf out of Dior’s haute couture Spring/Summer collection with big hems and a monochrome aesthetic, after all John Galliano, creative director for Dior said himself in Interview magazine back in 2008, “I love women. I love their bodies” So what better man to dress you than him?
Topshop have a similar a line dress, above the knee, layered, and
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in gingham.
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PUNK
Punk was a revolution in the 70s, a rebel cause that flooded through the streets of London and that was pioneered into the mainstream
by Vivienne Westwood. After the band, Sex Pistols wore the clothing designed by Westwood and her then partner Malcolm McLaren, the punk style of safety pins, dog collars and Mohicans became notoriously fashionable throughout the city and punk not only became a trend but a way of life; when speaking to The Fragrance Foundation in 1999, she explains the inspiration behind the clothes, “it was the 70s, we found old stocks of clothes that had never been worn from the 50s and took them apart. I started to teach myself how to make clothes from that kind of formula�
Vivienne Westwood has not disappointed this season with plenty of straps and buckles on her shoe collection and black lipstick on all her models. For the anarchist in you stop off at All printed tees.
Saints for studs, leather and
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NINETEEN
LBD
According to Look Book website, Karl Lagerfeld once said, “There’s no
Chanel collection without black. It will never exist. Who can live
ASOS have a effortless lace dress that you can be styled with accessories and some statement shoes.
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without some black clothes?” The Little Black Dress is a staple piece in any women’s wardrobe, with a string of pearls you feel just as glamorous as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Hubert Givenchy actually designed the outfits in the film but as far as the LBD is concerned, Chanel was the creator behind it. Simple elegance was its aim and during the Great Depression it was economically at an advantage. During this financial climate perhaps we should all be picking up a few more LBDs for the long days ahead.
So perhaps Largerfeld is right, he kept with the black theme in his Spring/Summer collection for Chanel. The checked LBD is subtle and simple and works well with a matching mini jacket.
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RTW/CASUAL
Claire McCardell “started the feeling for Americana”
according to former Vogue editor, Babs Simpson during an interview back in 1955 with Time magazine. A driving force behind the first readyto-wear fashion collection. She pioneered the American look and thus helped push forward the idea of sportswear and casual wear; comfort was a necessity and finally it was ok to dress down. She has also influenced other designers, such as Donna Rowley.
DKNY’s billowing denim playsuit is typical of McCardell’s style and perfect daywear.
Belle & Bunty’s pop art floral jumpsuit is perfect for that boho 70s chic.
Karen and Cynthia
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TWENTY ONE
TRENCH COAT
On men or women, if there had to be just one coat that never went out of style, it would be the trench. Thomas Burberry founded the
Topman’s take is classic but fresh in a range of colours and for women Betty Jackson for Debenhams has a beige, belted one to wrap up in.
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traditionally British fashion label, Burberry, then inventing the hardwearing, water-resistant fabric, Gabardine he brought the trench to our attention by dressing the armed forces. It only became a fashion piece when worn by Humphrey Bogart in the epic, Casablanca and since then the media have kept it in the public eye and our fashion consciousness by the likes of Inspector Clouseau, Various comic book villains, in the film The Matrix and by vampires, Spike and Angel in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The trench is reworked almost every two seasons, Matt Jacobsen of oldmagazinesarticles.com said on his site that, “Years have passed, but still the garment has not reached a final state.” This suggests that trench is a classic garment but can easily have a fresh new look with a simple redesign each year.
For your own piece of history, pick up a classic Burberry trench or for that fresh, new take on the original there are ombre styles and a sequinned hemmed one.
TWENTY TWO
GLAMOUR
When it comes to flaunting, Versace knows best. Donatella Versace -who took over as creative director after her brother Gianni died- said in a recent Time interview, “When Gianni started, fashion was about being safe, being sophisticated. The word glamour didn’t exist. Gianni invented glamour.” He was ultimately the King of trashy fashion, Versace made tacky look good, it was all about –and still issex. Not only did he ’invent’ the Supermodel, he also put celebrities in his clothes, bringing together the gap between fame and fashion and making celebrity promotion what it is today.
Donatella Versace has carried on the family’s signature look showing off metallic dresses in the Spring/Summer collection this year, ombre and dipped in sequins this dress is perfect for showing off the pins. Wear ’that dress’ out on the town with a Miss Selfridge leopard print, Grecian dress, perfect for injecting a bit of a glamour.
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TWENTY THREE
TAILORED
Androgyny will always have its place in each season; women dressing as men and vice versa, has always been an interesting trend
YSL have kept with their signature look but added a lot more volume to the trousers, light and airy and a must have for warm days in the office.
and seems to equals out the male/female status. Yves
Wallis has some high-waisted, wide leg trousers for the work place,
Saint
Laurent is known for it’s fitted blazers, tuxedos and pantsuits:
teamed with a pussy bow blouse this look works on all shapes and sizes.
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tailoring is the key to its elegance and all this taken from a man for a woman. When Yves Saint Laurent retired in 2002, his official statement said that he, “always believed that fashion was not only to make women more beautiful, but also to reassure them, give them confidence� From the office to the evening, that is what YSL was and still is all about, tailored wear is simple, clean and chic and it oozes self-belief.
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