New York kicked off Fashion Month, but I promise you I won't bombard you with show pictures. If you want to see them all, the online world is your oyster then--visit Vogue, Style, WWD, etc. In all honesty I haven't looked at any of the shows yet, I will eventually scroll through some of my favorites [The Row, Elizabeth and James, Calvin, Steven Alan, J.Lindeburg, Jil Sander Navy, M.Patmos.. to name a few] but after doing extensive research as an intern, the fun of scrolling through show images has been lost on me. Plus, as much as I love autumn/winter fashions, I need to focus on building up my wardrobe with pieces I can wear during the spring/summer; other than oversized men's shirts and shorts! I will say I have looked through the J.Crew show, and per usual [sans the Spring Collection- I only liked some aspects of that] I love it. I always love their autumn collections though. The rich colors, the tie-silk-like prints, the mix of casual-wear into less casual outfits [something I love more than I should], baseball caps for all occasions [I love a good baseball cap! It's my inner Delia Brown showing. Also you get a gold star if you get the reference!]. It's all very Dries-esque, which I didn't realize until I read Scott's post over on The Sartorialist. To which, I naturally couldn't believe that I missed the connection until then. Dries has been one of my favorite designers from the beginning and I have always admired his ability to mix patterns, textures, prints, colors... it all. You'll hear me drone on about Dries once that show takes place, so I will spare you until then. So instead I will leave you with the above pictures of my favorite looks from the J.Crew show [which is you click on they will enlarge], as well as the bellow close-ups taken by Scott.
The first image I will say is my absolute favorite of the entire collection. That coat, I fell in love with the second I saw the picture over on Style. It is exquisite! The embroidery, the details, the contrast of colors... I already feel like I need it in my wardrobe. Then that shirt- I love a good fine tie-silk print, and this is no exception. It too is exquisite and is in great contrast with the coat. I would love a beautiful tie-silk printed button-up in my wardrobe, and this one is perfect. We'll see what happens come autumn I suppose...
Do you have a favorite show from NYFW?
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I really liked this J Crew collection as well...have been mostly underwhelmed by J Crew but this one really sets it apart. I like the clean tailoring and rich detail and this time the looks are not overstyled or fussy.
ReplyDeleteI'm usually underwhelmed when it comes to their spring/summer lines. I think that partially has to do with my lack of interest in spring/summer colors, prints and fashions in general. I love the clean tailoring too! I think that's what initially caught my eye with it all. I look forward to see what else the company puts out in coupling with these pieces come next season.
DeleteI always find that there's just more to look at and discuss when it comes to the Autumn/Winter shows. The luxe fabrics, colors, coats, layering. The February shows always feel bigger. J. Crew Collection always has amazing styling and great hair and makeup- I loved both here.
ReplyDeleteI think tailoring is a strength of J.Crew. I scooped up a few of the wool crepe cropped pants last year (similar to those pictured) and had them tailored to fit me since I'm sized out of most of J Crew. Such a great buy.
What really grabbed me at the presentation was just how luxe the clothes. We were all saying how expensive it looked and there just hasn't been such an exquisite lineup like that in years from them. And of course making the Dries connection. Loved that a trip to Moracco was an inspiration because you can't go to Moracco and not come back mixing prints and dreaming of color.
I agree, there is just so much more to discuss come the Autumn/Winter season! I always love the hair and makeup of their collections too- it's always subtle, yet effective. It's not over the top or distracting for what the models are actually wearing.
DeleteTheir tailoring is a big strength, the company takes a great bit of detail into their tailored pieces- I think they strive far about some of their other elements as a company. I have a pair of their lightweight wool cropped trousers also- I simply love them.
We had the exact same discussion at work the other day! It is by far one of their most expensive looking collections to date- everyone at the store [who has seen it I suppose] feels the same. I look forward to seeing the pieces in stores come the autumn as well as how it translates down to the other pieces they'll end up producing to go along with it. I am dreaming of the Style Guides already!!
Just like everybody else I instantly fell for the Dries flair of this collection. Unfortunately j.crew isn't available in Europe yet, although there is a London store in planning. I must say that I was always tempted to give this brand a closer look and now with this collection in mind, even more so.
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of one of my favorite Dries Collections for a number of years ago. Hopefully you'll get a J.Crew soon, I know they are hoping to open one in London soon. I've been hearing about it for a bit now, that they are hiring various relate members to get it started. It's one of my favorite brands, and has been for a while, defiantly worth a closer look. Though it's not a brand for everyone, I've found the fit is ideal for my body type/life style. xx.
DeleteMmm, I love that blazer! I love those rich, beautiful patterns! Love your about me section, too, I can completely relate :)
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Isn't it to die for?! I can't get over the rich colors. Thanks love. xx.
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