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I don't know about you, but I'm head over heals for Phillip Lim. It all started with the perfect pair of skinny washed grey cotton pants...part tuxedo, part rock star. The former Development designer seems to be doing better than alright on his own. His creations are perfect wardrobe additions that travel seamlessly from office to evening. My current obsession is the gray silk blouse - I've already talked myself into it...now just need to find it!
Photos from net-a-porter.com.
You may not agree that this should be the FIRST thing you buy in a season of change, however I insist that their nuetral palette will complement your wilting summer waredrobe and instantly shout FALL! Marc Jacobs was obsessed with these statement hats during the Fall 06 shows - he liberally added them to all and any outfit like mushroom tops after rain.
Just when you think that you've finally acquired all the summers essentials - short shorts, pretty printed dresses, gladiator sandals - you exit early to work on a mid-August morning to discover the first fall je ne sais quoi in the air. All of the muggy signs of summer suddenly disappear along with all rights of summer fashion. White voile must be boxed, binned or banned to the back of the closet for another year and of course the next logical question is...what to wear?
A tear through August or September Vogue is inspirational but proves to be no help. With the exception of Sofia Coppola or the Olsen twins - who is yet to own the coveted Fall looks? Last season the fashion powers that be called it "dumpster dressing" but as Fall descends upon us this title doesn't really seem to fit. A new mood of shape shifting and elegant grunge somehow feel so right for the moment.
Illustrations insipred by Marc by Marc Jacobs. Illustrations by The Glossy Ed.
Later in the week: What to buy first in a season of change?
