So Baroque

This season is anything but boring and mundane. Dramatic at it's best, it's about cascading velvet, gold encrusted jackets, and brocade-everything while adorned in jewels head to toe. Looking more like it belongs on the throne of a European monarchy rather than the city streets, unless your title is Daphne Guiness or Anna Del Russo (cheers) this is one aesthetic that should be tread carefully. It's easy to come off costum-ey when combining more than one of these elements. If you're going Baroque, extravagant details should be paired down with simple, modern elements. Leather pants with shrunken brocade jackets, black ankle boots with draped velvet, encrusted bustiers with swinging mini skirts and tights are all things to be considered. But of course, when in doubt, go McQueen.

 

Clockwise from left: Pucci FW 11, Costello Tagliapietra, Rochas, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Alaia.

All available online and select locations.

 

Written by INAnyc on August 11, 2011 — 1 comments

JUST IN: John Legend's 'Evolver' Wardrobe

 
 

From left to right: Belstaff, Attachment, Calvin Klein, Armani

Written by INAnyc on August 11, 2011 — 2 comments

Fall Preview

While most of us still have our toes deep in sand there's a number of us stocking up in cashmere and leather high waisted trousers. Crazy? Absolutely. But it's the smell of those investment heavy Fall pieces that get our wheels churning again and excited about what makes fashion, well...fashion. Coming from a summer daze diving straight into a pile of autumn leaves is a hard transition albeit an exciting one. Dressing the part is just as fun with endless layers, textures, and maintaining bare legs as long as the sun will allow it. This season keep it simple with classic silhouettes in gorgeous fabrics. Dress things up with a sequin T-Shirt over a a-line skirt...leave your cocktail dresses for the Holiday season. Skirts are playful with a school girl attitude, or go long and romantic but with a structural simple jacket on top. Mixing and layering is key, this is the best time of year to be experimental. The time of year your leather uber-mini short-shorts, cropped boots, and cashmere-blend blazer make outright sense.

Clockwise From Left: Cacharel Pre-Fall 2011, Proenza Schouler, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Chanel, Chanel

All available online and select locations.
 

Written by INAnyc on August 04, 2011 — 1 comments

END OF SEASON SALE IS NEAR

 

UP TO 70% OFF SELECT ITEMS

    You guys! Starting on July 28th thru the 31st you can find designer duds up to 70% off on select merchandise! Aside from the insane deals you'll come across, you can peruse a selection of Pre-Fall at all locations. Mark your calendars, be about it!

Written by INAnyc on July 21, 2011 — 3 comments

Summer Sauna Slowdown

While we're at the point in high Summer when it feels like a hot mop slapping against your face as soon as your leave your door it's essential you have the proper duds to stay cool in these urban stomping grounds. Drapey loose cottons and knits are best in this humid cement jungle and belted at the waist with a little gold accent can dress up the part. Leave it to your accessories to flash some serious color, like our Hermes Orange Clemence Leather Backpack Tote leaving your hot paws free to fan yourself, and some neon flats. If you're brave enough to cruise the flea market, or lucky to crush the waves on the beach throw on some tie dye sandals and keep it light from the ankles above.
 
Clockwise from left: Balenciaga, Missoni, Hermes, Missoni, Halston, Lanvin, Repetto, Marni, Marc Jacobs.

All available online and select stores.


Written by INAnyc on July 21, 2011 — 3 comments

Not So Heavy Metal

Chains, studs, and grommets are used sparingly here. With a little flash here and there, you can bring a little bling to your look without needing approval from Mr. T. Accessories and jewelry are unnecessary, so when wearing a piece with metal drippings be sure to balance out with crepe de chine or a silk chiffon to soften the look. Pair an embellished leather jacket with a long skirt or if the heat is still on, go mini. Our Thakoon grommet blouse and Louis Vuitton zipper shirt are a lovely way to introduce some steel in your step and topped over leather shorts will polish the ensemble. If you're not ready for full on metal in your garb, a simple chain strap purse is elegant and when paired with embellished heels you'll get the full effect.

Clockwise from left: Balmain, Guiseppe Zanotti, Chanel, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, Celine, Thakoon, Gucci (center).

All available online and select locations.
 

 

Written by INAnyc on July 14, 2011 — 2 comments