Next Level: Patterned Trenches
While there’s no arguing against having a klassic khaki trench in your arsenal, why not get a little crazy and add a zany, patterned one, too? Four that’ll add some novelty to your spring getups. —erica
LEVEL I: Yes, it’s camo, but Kelly Wearstler’s shades-of-gray approach keeps things very easy.
LEVEL II: The cut of this Boy by Band of Outsiders number couldn’t be more standard, and the map-print sleeves would make Carmen Sandiego grin ear-to-ear.
LEVEL III: Alice + Olivia does a snake print that’s more subtle than it is Samantha Jones.
LEVEL IV: There’s a lot happening—brushstroke motif, black leather accents, drapey collar—and somehow this jacket is still really chic. Nice one, Yigel Azrouel.
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Weather Vain: Paris, France - 52 With a Chance of Rain
Even when it’s rainy there, we’re itching to be in Paris. I mean, we aren’t fools. Here’s what we’d wanna be wearing if we were so lucky today. —erica
Clockwise from top left:
+ A black Hope button-down that, with its asymmetrical hem, is so much more.
+ A glam Kelly Wearstler cuff that will make you even more bummed that you missed The Sporting Project’s latest pop-up dinner series (a good reason to book another trip!).
+ The sort of easy necklace by Gabriela Artigas that won’t get in your way in the French Trotters fitting room.
+ This Gryphon trench will keep you dry..and motivated to make the walk to La Pâtisserie Des Rêves.
+ Nothing’s wrong with a little flash—especially in the form of these stroll-ready, Marais-friendly Dieppa Restrepo shoes.
+ Try not to empty this Clare Vivier wallet at Merci. Just do your best.
+ Iris & Ink leather pants the color of the wine that’s bound to fill your belly.
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In Character: Felicity Porter
To claim that Felicity Porter—she of Felicity—had good style would be like saying her love life was super straightforward. But she did pull off a certain look, combing those Palo Alto roots with her University of New York surroundings in a way that worked with her wispy frame and big ol’ head of hair. (Yes, yes—she eventually cuts it all off. KEY PLOT POINT.) Here, three pieces as key as that goddamn tape recorder. —erica
A crunchy turtleneck sweater from Philosophy di Albera Ferretti, in a size big enough to fit Noel.
An unstructured Organic by John Patrick trench that can be tossed on whenever Ben is in the mood for a 2a chat.
A rich brown leather Alternative backpack with room for inorganic chemistry textbooks and files swiped from the admissions office.
Click here to get plenty more “In Character” where this came from.
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Of a Kind
I like fashion with a little humor. Or maybe this is only funny to me? I don’t know, I think it’s kind of irreverent to say to your viewers, “Yeah, I couldn’t decide between a blazer and a cardigan so I went with both. And also, yeah, I did like the idea of a trench with this shirt dress, so I put them in bed together and out came this. What of it?” Chitose Abe sharpened her skills with Junya Watanabe and Comme des Garçons, and as far as I’m concerned she can continue to create these ridiculous lovechildren of fashion basics for seasons to come and I’ll continue to appreciate her brand of fashion funny.
