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February 17, 2011

F/W 2011 Collections: Malandrino, Y-3, Suno

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Malandrino

Y-3

Suno

[Images via Style.com]

February 13th, proved to be yet another successful day at Fashion Week.  Three stand-out designers were Malandrino,Y-3, and Suno, who all brought varying forms of design to the table.  Malandrino used her French advantage to the fullest, with furs and evening dresses in deep jewel tones.  The dresses were not only exquisite, but figure flattering with strategic ruching, enhanced décolletage, and empire waists.  Y-3, a performance based label by Yoji Yamato, took the design aesthetic to a whole other level.  The clothes looked like they could be used to deter the elements rather than to conquer the elliptical.  The styles were both militaristic and pioneered with protective shapes covering the body.  On the contrast, Suno a 2-year-old label was a exploration of timelessness— with their inspiration found in the elderly.  With wallpaper like prints and a sophisticated palette with pops of bright colors, the tunics and skirts were anything but dapper, and always, ultra-chic.

-Dana deBoer

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December 15, 2009

Mistletoe Worthy Winter Uniform

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dressage-boot

From our friends at thefind.com:

Snowy days can present a wardrobe challenge if you are not properly prepared. For me a combination of military coat plus waterproof dressage boots and cossack faux fur hat are my standard snowy day uniform. This tailored look works for city streets and a few handpicked snowy mountaintop occasions. It may not work for sub zero temps, but it works for most winter days. A cossack hat covers your ears, keeps your hair in place and you won’t need to wear muffs. I own a cossack faux fur hat and I love how it adds a bit of cold weather whimsy and wintertime luxe to my look.

Dressage boots are the real deal, worn by equestrians during their romps in the ring. French bootmaker Aigle’s Dressage Rubber boots are sturdy and are made to slosh in the rain and mud. I picked up a pair of Aigle boots from Tal-Y-Tara, a local polo/dressage gear and tea shop here in San Francisco. The Aigle boots pictured here are also available from J.Crew for $195.

A military inspired coat adds a tailored appeal to this wintery ‘uniform’ and pairs perfectly with the dressage boots for a sleek look. Go long with this Marc by Marc Jacobs Wool-felt military coat ($399 at Net-a-Porter). Or opt for a shorter belted version like this charming Latte by Coffee Shop Double Breasted Military Coat with Belt ($285.60 at Bloomingdales).

Accessorize your winter Doctor Zhivago inspired look with the cossack fur hat and a pair of long lined leather gloves such as these from Alfani which sell for $53.99 at Macys.com. You’ll be glad you dressed up for the snow days ahead, you never know when you’ll get caught under the mistletoe!