I am loving all of the velvet I am seeing for Fall. While velvet is hardly a new trend (there is a great picture above of Jane Birkin rocking a velvet mini), it was a major fabric of choice on the runways for FW16. Everyone from Balmain, Dries Von Noten to one of my new favorites, Vetements, was showcasing some fantastic velvet looks. I am trying to figure out what velvet piece I want to invest in this season. Below are some of my favorites. 1. Dannijo Velvet Choker 2. Balmain
Artemis Design Co. is a fashion brand that features unique textiles from around the world to create one of a kind handbags, shoes and accessories. The brand has been picked up by retailers such as Steven Alan, United Arrows of Japan and Anthropologie. I decided to interview Artemis founder and designer Milicent Armstrong for my blog because I find her inspiring and I love that she uses antique fabrics in some of her designs and is recycling them in a fun and unique way; recreating something very beautiful. Aside from finding Milicent
This Fall burgundy is trending once again. It is a new wardrobe “neutral” that looks great on everyone. Velvet is also a huge trend for the Fall/Winter. I love a lot of the velvet shoes being shown…especially these smoking slippers from The Row. They are chic, comfortable and classic. My favorite color to pair with burgundy is grey. I think it is a great contrast. I am currently obsessing over the Pierce Bag by J.W. Anderson. I love the detail of the hardware which makes it stand out and the classic lines
Photo of J.W. Anderson by Mark Abrahams Born in Northern Ireland, Jonathan Anderson launched his fashion label J.W. Anderson for men in 2008 and for women in 2010. Known for his androgynous aesthetic, he is always exploring the line between male and female with his designs. Interestingly, Anderson did not always want to be a designer. He originally pursued a career in acting and realized soon after that he was more interested in the costumes than actually acting. This lead him to study menswear design at the London College of Fashion. He