Friday, January 1, 2016

Who's Who?

As the new year begins, the who's who of designer brands are back to claim their spot for the seasons ahead. The lace-up trend is back, by way of the wedge sandal and ballet flat. Sky-high platform sandals are also in the forefront, along with the ever popular "it" sneaker. While Adidas  reigns supreme, Golden Goose is offering a variety of distressed styles sure to catch the eye of  many a fashion lover.

Net-a-porter put together a list of  some items which they deem "the thing," for the upcoming season. To that, I've added accessories from Chloé, Gucci, and more. 



THE GAME CHANGER:

Loewe’s V Bucket bag

Thanks to the wizardry of
J.W.Anderson, Loewe is fast becoming
the go-to brand for cult bags, this season adding the V Bucket bag to
the feted Puzzle. These aren’t one-
season-and-they’re-over designs, though; they are future heirlooms, pieces that feel modern, but which you’ll be as excited to carry in a decade as you are now.

HOW TO MAKE 
IT WORK:

A sleek backpack

We’re not talking commuter-style hiking rucksacks here, thank goodness. These pieces by New York accessories label Kara are sleek and slick minimalist affairs, brilliantly combining the practical (hands-free, just big enough to
hold everything you need) with enough sporty sophistication to ensure that yours will be the talk
of the office.

THE QUEUE JUMP:

A modern bomber

True, the bomber has been back in fashion’s cross hairs for a while now, but this season designers
have moved on from simply recreating the classic to reinventing it entirely. See 3.1 Phillip Lim’s sheer version or Sacai’s ribbed military take
for proof. It’s at its best paired
with polished pieces, so try layering yours over mid-length skirts or dresses.

THE NAME TO KNOW:

Martiniano

After a couple of seasons bubbling under the radar, the glove shoe – that low-heeled, elasticated
leather slip-on that teeters on the
edge of ugly – is about to have its moment, and Martiniano is who you’ll want to buy yours from. The Argentinian label, founded in 2011 by pop star Martiniano Lopez Crozet (one half of performance-
art duo Los Super Elegantes), is carving out a niche with
minimalist, modern shoes
handcrafted in Buenos Aires.
Will they divide opinion? Probably. Will you love them anyway? Without a doubt.

THE LOOK:

The cropped flare

Wipe that skeptical look off your face – the cropped flare is about to be the pant shape you most want to put on in the morning. Every morning. Hitting just above the ankle, it’s surprisingly flattering and more practical than its floor-grazing ancestor. Style with a trophy jacket and vintage-style block heels for new-season perfection personified.

THE STYLING TRICK:

Belt bags

The thinking woman’s take on –
well, we can’t bring ourselves to
say the words. But trust us, the belt
bag is a thing apart, with plenty of
functional appeal and a
bucketload of contemporary style. If you really want to go places with this trend then you could layer up and wear two, but make sure you don’t overload it – this is all about refusing to be weighed down.

THE FOREVER PIECE:

A leopard coat

Do you have one in your wardrobe already? No? Well, snap one up, pronto. Why? Because the thing about leopard is that even if print and color aren’t your thing, it works. It looks so great mixed in with black, gray and navy basics that it could almost be considered a neutral. Not to mention that
it’s a trend constant – buy one now and you’ll be (gleefully) wearing
it forever.

Christopher Kane's Cult Sneakers


You could recognize these sneakers as Christopher Kane’s handiwork at 20 paces, couldn’t you? It’s the buckle fastenings – the Scottish designer’s signature since his debut collection – combined with trademark flashes of neon. True, they are not as wear-with-anything as a pair of white Adidas Stan Smiths, but then these are statement-makers rather than staples, and even more desirable because of it
Saint Laurent Babies
Lace-up Suede
Sandals, $795

Gucci GG
Marmont
Textured-
leather
Tote
$2,500

Charlotte Olympia Forever
Young Metallic-trimmed
Suede, $795
Roksanda
Marles
Patchwork
Woven
Coat
$3,735


Givenchy Rosanna
Chain-trimmed Brogues
$895
Stella
mcCartney
Faux
Leather
Mesh
and
Raffia
Sneakers
$560

Needle + Thread Garden
Embellished Crepe Bomber
Jacket, $500

Saint
Laurent
Court
Classic
Surf
Distressed
Leather
Sneakers
$545

Alexander Wang "Alpha"
Leather Shoulder Bag
$795
Tory
Burch
"Solana"
Leather-
trimmed
Jacquard
Platform
Sandals
$325

Charlotte Olympia "Ilona"
Bow-embellished Canvas
Mules, $745

Golden
Goose
Deluxe
Brand
Super
Star
Metallic
Distressed
Sneakers
$625

Saint Laurent
Babies Leather
Boots, $895
Tod's "Wave" Large
Embellished Leather
Tote, $2,345

Saint
Laurent
Fringed
Suede
Ankle
Boots
$995

Stella McCartney Denim
Platform Slip-on Sneakers
$565

Gucci
Horsebit-
detailed
Leather
Clogs
$850
Charlotte Olympia
"Vreeland" Lamé
Platform Sandals
$875

Tod's "Cape" Medium
Leather Tote, $1,845

Burberry
Prorsum
Woven
Suede
Ankle
Boots
$1,050

Burberry Prorsum Fringed
Mini Suede Bucket Bag
$895

Balenciaga
Textured-
leather
Mules
$735
Golden Goose Deluxe Brand
Super Star Distressed
Leather Sneakers
$625

Anya Hindmarch
Embossed Leather
Backpack, $1,450

Golden
Goose
Deluxe
Brand
+ K
Jacques
St. Tropez
Distressed
Leather
Sneakers
$605
Gucci Metallic Leather
Bomber Jacket, $3,500

Aquazzura
"Spin-
Me-
Round
Suede
Sandals
$580

Gucci Metallic Quilted
Leather Mules, $590
Chloé
"Carlina"
Sunglasses
$345

Chloé Tasseled Suede Sandals, $750


Stella McCartney
Cut-out
Faux
Leather
Platform
Brogues
$995
Bottega Veneta Fringe-
trimmed Cotton Blazer
$2,750

Edie Parker
Jeans
Star
Cluster
Gilttered
Acrylic
Box
Clutch
$1,295

Alexander Wang "Ruby"
Suede Platform Sandals
$595
Saint Laurent
Babies
Fringed
Suede
Boots
$995

Chloé "Hayley" Mini
Textured-leather and
Suede Shoulder Bag
$1,690
Chloé
Suede
and
Leather
Espadrille
Sandals
$625

Aquazzura "Issa" Suede and
Leather Platform Sandal
$795

Miu Miu
Metal-
trimmed
Leather
Slip-
on
Sneakers
$495

Stella McCartney Beckett
Quilted Denim Shoulder
Bag, $1,000

Stella
McCartney
Beckett
Small
Quilted
Denim
Bucket
Bag,
$995
Saint Laurent "Helena"
Small Fringed Textured-
leather Shoulder
Bag, $1,650

Saint
Laurent
Monogramme
Baby
Leather-
trimmed
Crocheted
Shoulder
Bag
$1,795

Mallet "Archie" Textured-
leather Shoulder Bag
$1,595


Isabel
Marant
Lace-
up
Embellished
Suede
Ballet
Flats
$510

Saint Laurent "Candy"
Suede Platform, $895

Tabitha
Simmons
"Willa"
Perforated
Leather
Point-
toe
Flats
$695
Jonathan Saunders "Cecily"
Embroidered Crepe Bomber
Jacket, $2,305

Aquazzura
"Holly"
Cutout
Suede
Pumps
$795

Chloé Fringed Wool and
Cashmere-blend Poncho
$3,295
Givenchy
"Piva"
Pumps
$1,195
Gucci Metallic Cracked-
leather Platform Sandals
$750

Gucci
Metallic
Leather
and
Cork
Platform
Sandals
$890
Saint Laurent
Lace-up Suede
Sandals
$1,095

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