Showing posts with label French Connection. Show all posts
Showing posts with label French Connection. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

The Coat: "40's Glamour"








Brown wool coat, £1,900, and leather belt, £155; both by Prada, London W1 (020 7647 5000)

Picture: Rebecca Pierce


Camel ruche-shouldered cashmere coat, £1,410, by David Szeto, from Harvey Nichols, London SW1 (020 7235 5000). Black patent-leather belt, £90, by LK Bennett (0844 581 5881). Pink, cream and orange geometricprint cotton shirt, £50, by French Connection (020 7036 7200). Brown ostrich-leather clutch, £2,500, by Loewe, from Selfridges (selfridges.com).

Picture: Rebecca Pierce

Camel cashmere coat, £1,448, by MaxMara, London W1 (020 7518 8010). Faux-fur tippet, £9.99, by H&M (020 7323 2211).

Picture: Rebecca Pierce

Camel wool coat, price on request, by DKNY, London W1 (020 7499 6238). Brown leather belt, £89, by Hobbs, from John Lewis (0845 604 9049). Brown check wool-mix pencil skirt with velvet piping, £32, by Next (0844 844 8939). Ivory silk ruffled blouse, £500, by Miu Miu, London W1 (020 7409 0900). Pink mohair cardigan, £535, by Dries van Noten, from Harvey Nichols, as before. Brown snake-print leather and red suede T-bar shoes, £195, by LK Bennett, as before. Nylon tights, £4.40, by Aristoc, from mytights.com.

Picture: Rebecca Pierce

Coat by DKNY. Cardigan by Dries van Noten. Skirt by Next. Blouse by Miu Miu. Belt by Hobbs. Shoes by LK Bennett. Tights by Aristoc.

Picture: Rebecca Pierce

(Daily Telegraph U.K.)

Monday, November 30, 2009

Men's Fashions: Low-cost High-style

Actor Joseph Gordon Levitt models some of the latest looks from H&M The Gap and more.



















1. Uniqlo

Clean and functional basics crafted with Japanese expertise

+J wool-cashmere topcoat, $150. +J shirt, $40. Wool pants, $50.

2. French Connection

Trad designs with a rebellious streak

Wool fair isle sweater, $118. Pants, $128.


3. Topman

Natty UK style for the Stateside dandy

Plaid wool-blend suit, $400. Boots, $130.

4. Gap

American classics turned wardrobe workhorses

Leather jacket, $348. Shirt, $45. Jeans, $88.

5. H&M

From suiting options to fashion-forward sportswear—all for pocket change

Tweed sports jacket, $129. Wool pants, $70.

6. Club Monaco

Sophisticated (and office-ready) looks with a shot of wit

Gray wool suit, $498. Shirt, $89.

(GQ magazine)



Photographs by Nathaniel Goldberg

Monday, October 12, 2009

Shoes on a Budget

Charlotte Ronson; shopbop.com $184
Topshop; topshop.com $135

French Connection; frenchconnection.com $198


Bebe; bebe.com $159



French Connection; frenchconnection.com $198

Nine West; ninewest.com $149
Banana Republic; bananarepublic.com $170
Dolce Vita; dolcevita.com $103
BCBG; bcbg.com $175
Topshop; topshop.com $160



Pelle Moda; shopbop.com $195


Dolce Vita; martinandosa.com $160
Ash; shopbop.com $195
Steve Madden; stevemadden.com $160

Mossimo; Target $30

Aldo; aldo.com $100
Forever 21; $28 Forever.com
Report; shopbop.com $195

Topshop; topshop.com $180
(Elle)

Monday, October 5, 2009

"Flirting with Color"

VINTAGE DRESS, R350, SO YOU; CARDIGAN, R7 343, GARDENER’S HAT, R2 002, BOTH BURBERRY; VINTAGE GOLD NECKLACE, R345, CHAIN NECKLACE, R850, BOTH REMINISCENE; SKINNY BELT, FROM R219, COUNTRY ROAD AT WOOLWORTHS; KNEE HIGHS, R42, OPAQUE TIGHTS, R59, BOTH CAMEO; PLATFORMS, R799, LUELLA
BOLERO, R350, SO YOU; BATHER, R650, CHRISTOPHER STRONG; DOUBLE BELT, R3 250, PAUL SMITH; CHARM BRACELETS, R1 881, IDA-ELSJE AT TINSEL; VINTAGE BRACELET, R785, REMINISCENE; KNEE HIGHS, R42, OPAQUE TIGHTS, R59, BOTH CAMEO; PLATFORMS, R5 280, BURBERRY.

WAISTCOAT, R375, PINK ANT AT MEMEME; RUCHED PENCIL SKIRT, R620, MEMEME; VEST, R100, FREE 2 B U AT EDGARS; CHAIN NECKLACE, R850, REMINISCENE; KNEE HIGHS, R42, OPAQUE TIGHTS, R59, BOTH CAMEO; PLATFORMS, R799, LUELLA.
BLOUSE, R499, FRENCH CONNECTION AT STUTTAFORDS; SLEEVELESS WRAP KNIT, R699, TRENERY AT WOOLWORTHS; GARDENER’S HAT, R2 605, BURBERRY; CHARM BRACELET, R1 881, IDA-ELSJE AT TINSEL; VINTAGE BRACELET, R785, REMINISCENE.
FLORAL DRESS, R990, JO BORKETT; MESH BLOUSE, R1 390, KLÛK CGDT; BRACELET, R1 600, IFKA AT LA PROVANCE; KNEE HIGHS, R42, OPAQUE TIGHTS, R59, BOTH CAMEO; PLATFORMS, R5 280, BURBERRY.
MESH TOP, R440, GUILLOTINE; DRAPED DRESS, R360, BOMBSHELL AT YDE; OVERSIZED FRAMES, R1 960, DIOR AT EXTREME EYEWEAR; SKINNY BELT, FROM R210, COUNTRY ROAD AT WOOLWORTHS; CHARM BRACELET, R1 881, IDA-ELSJE AT TINSEL; KNEE HIGHS, R42, OPAQUE TIGHTS, R59, BOTH CAMEO; HEELED GLADIATORS, R1 399, NINE WEST.
Left: KNIT TOP, R1 799, ANIMALE AT POROROKA; TEXTURED SILK SKIRT, R13 283, BURBERRY; CHARM NECKLACES, FROM R1 550 TO R1 870, IDA-ELSJE AT TINSEL; VINTAGE BRACELET, R785, REMINISCENE; ELASTIC BELT, R220, ROZANNE & PUSHKIN; PYTHON CLUTCH BAG, R2 680, ALEXANDRA DEL LAGO AT KLÛK CGDT; KNEE HIGHS, R42, OPAQUE TIGHTS, R59, BOTH CAMEO; PLATFORMS, R6 390, TOD’S AT NINA ROCHE.


Right: CARDIGAN, R549, MANGO; T-SHIRT, R190, JO BORKETT; SHORTS, R1 600, STEPHANIA MORLAND; VINTAGE GOLD NECKLACE, R345, CHAIN NECKLACE, R850, BOTH REMINISCENE; KNEE HIGHS, R42, OPAQUE TIGHTS, R59, BOTH CAMEO; HEELED GLADIATORS, R1 399, NINE WEST. (Elle South Africa)

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Guys "Doing" Fashion


James Cracknell, 37, adventurer
Did you know...? James once held the Guinness World Record for apple bobbing
Autumn staple? A defiant attitude that it’s still summer. Failing that, a jumper
Best thing about autumn? Unpredictable weather
Future projects? Race to the Pole, an account of his and Ben Fogle’s journey to Antartica, is in stores now
James wears double-breasted wool-mix coat £200, French Connection, 020 7036 7200; chunky knit wool polo neck, £1,700, Versace, 020 7259 5700; green silk scarf, £112, LAB.Pal Zileri, 020 8749 2820 Picture: ANDREW CROWLEY

Russell Tovey, 27, actor
Did you know...? Russell thinks he’s allergic to orange juice
Autumn staple? APC jeans
Best thing about autumn? The weather when it’s crisp and bright
Future projects? Currently filming series two of Being Human and Young, Unemployed and Lazy for BBC 3
Russell wears wool-mix pinstripe suit, £1,150, and cotton shirt, £95, all Ralph Lauren, 020 7535 4600; silk tie, £7, Thomas Nash at Debenhams, 08445 616161 Picture: ANDREW CROWLEY


Harry Gilliam, 21, model son of director Terry Gilliam
Did you know...? Harry’s middle name is Thunder
Autumn staple? A chunky-knit scarf
Best thing about autumn? Long strolls across Hampstead Heath with my beautiful girlfriend
Future projects? Shooting the spring/season campaign for bespoke shoemakers Harry’s of London
Harry wears polyester-mix coat, £30, New Look, 0500 454 094; wool-mix sweater, £42.50, Rocha John Rocha at Debenhams, 08445 616161; polyester trousers, £350, Mulberry, 020 7491 3900; cashmere-mix fingerless gloves, £29, and chunky-knit wool scarf, £69, Farhi by Nicole Farhi, 020 7499 8368; leather brogue boots, £285, Tricker’s, 020 7930 6395 Picture: ANDREW CROWLEY


Oliver Thornton, 30, theatre actor, with Beatrice
Did you know...? Oliver has a secret addiction to eBay
Autumn staple? High-waisted, wide leg trousers from the Thirties
Best thing about autumn? Blankets and throws from Ralph Lauren
Future projects? Currently starring as Felicia/Adam in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at the Palace Theatre in London
Oliver wears quilted zip-front jacket, £415, leather/suede waistcoat, £1,810, cashmere jumper, £325, and leather loafers, £225, all Ralph Lauren, 020 7535 4600; cotton striped shirt, £150, Pringle, 020 7297 4580; wool check trousers, £149, Paul Smith at Fenwick, 020 7629 9161; leather belt, £25, Gap, 0800 427 789 Picture: ANDREW CROWLEY


Tom Aikens, 39, chef
Did you know...? Tom is addicted to cycling and has participated in many challenging races including La Marmotte and the Étape du Tour in France
Autumn staple? Big sweaters and scarves
Best thing about autumn? On the food front – game, truffles, rich stews and healthy root vegetables
Future projects? Raising funds for British athletes as a team ambassador for London 2012 Olympics
Tom wears wool cashmere handknit sweater, £800, Casely-Hayford, 020 7518 0680; cable knit snood, £175, Burberry, 020 7806 1303; Toscano watch, £655, Locman, 020 7235 8791 Picture: ANDREW CROWLEY (Daily Telegraph U.K.)


I love this piece....the "mini Bio" coupled with classic looks.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

"Excess-orize"

Ranjana Kahn
Ranjana Kahn
Malene Birger

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Swarovski


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Aida Kibur



Lanvin



Marni



Mango



Swarovski



Lanvin




Liz Claiborne
Fendi

Ben Amun


Forever 21


French Connection




Rumor




Swarovski



Anthropologie


Harmony Lane

Marni

Mango