//// Autumn sorted out

Posted on | July 15, 2010 | 6 Comments

I think that I’m less inspired by the autumn fashion than usual. The fashion press is sort of exited about the retro vibes and wearable classics, but in a sense of inspiration they don’t do much for me. Celine was practically the same as summer collection with just a bit heavier materials, Marc Jacobs was — dare I say — boring, Prada managed to look somewhat fresh in spite of the heavy retro feel (but still — dare I say — uninspiring), and all that camel color in numerous shows really made me yawn. And I’m not particularly delighted about the black-red combination resurrected in many collections. Of course there were some highlights — Alexander McQueen last collection is breathtaking (but so inaccessible that I’m not sure if it inspires me) — maybe a bit more accessible use of feathers in many collections, remembering instantly Demeulemeester and even Marni, chalk stained “tough geek” collection of A.F. Vandevorst, accessible looking “preppy grunge” collection of Rag & Bone with some nice layering inspiration, Rick Owens was rather impressive, the return of velvet and shearling in many collections, some collections with neat ethnic vibes… …yes, there is more, but I’m still not too inspired. I know that this is totally unnecessary whining from a person with zero fashion credibility…

…an that makes me think that maybe it is just the summery weather we are experiencing here. Or I need the autumn Collections edition from Elle to propel my enthusiasm. Second thought — those two might mix pretty well!

Still — I have sorted out what I would like to have for next autumn/winter — and that is not much.

Some shearling — preferably a luxurious aviator jacket from Acne — but I’ll bet that I have to settle to some vintage. Or maybe I could rework my mom’s old shearling coat.

Or this lovely hat from Gudrun og Gudrun. Would be immensely practical in Finnish weather. Actually everything shearling would.

A cape/poncho. Preferably with ethnic look. I surely don’t want to be one of those wearing the Chloe cape copy now available (or at least for the autumn season, check H&M) from every self respecting high street chain. I’m thinking some South American feel with not too ornate decorations, maybe something simple, rugged and handmade like this poncho from Ecuadorian Hands. Would look great over my regular jeans and boots — could even blow the dust off from my old brown Mulberry Phoebe bag.

Something velvet. For some reason I have been eyeing bags a lot, this Kyoko Wanai for Fairy Woodland piece from Yoox sale is pretty awesome — totally unnecessary, but so pretty, striking directly to my dark romantic nerve.

But maybe I’ll check Carin Wester and Dagmar for some plush wear. Sorry, I broke my nerve when trying to find some decent sized images — but there is some wearable velvet action happening within both of these collections.

An perhaps some feathers. There are lots of them in ASOS sale. DIY would also be a good option.

I definitely will bump to numerous desirable items when the season actually starts — but these I could probably justify… …sort of…

And no — these don’t match. But they would complement my current belongings in delightful ways…

Discussion

Maria M.
July 16th, 2010 @ 12:41 am

I feel a bit bored by all the Spring/Summer stuff, so that’s what makes me look forward to Autumn — it has to be more interesting (right, right?!) just because A/W things tend to have more dark colors and knits and so on.

I’m looking for a cape too. Wooly and black, drapey, sculptural. There seems to be lot of those things around, but something is a bit off with most of them… I’m gonna check out Ecuadorian hands. Been surfing through Etsy for the perfect design but so far come up with nothing. Many seem also to be 50% acrylic. >_<
apparellel
July 16th, 2010 @ 9:02 am

i am excited about the velvet and ethnic vibe. i didn’t really pay attention to the shows so i don’t know what is going on, but i am so not digging the florals and nudes that are going on now. so i can’t wait to move on from that, but i do love the photos you came up with. i’ve been looking for a nice poncho as i lost mine that i got in mexico. oh, i was thinking of you last nite (hmmm.…). i always watch foreign films at night and i saw a movie called ‘everlasting moments’ or something like that and i believe it is finnish. i was thinking, so that is what kamicha sounds like when she talks. it’s so interesting. i love it.

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Moni
July 16th, 2010 @ 8:24 pm

I’m kind of on the same page as you… Retro is NOT my thing.
Nadia
July 17th, 2010 @ 7:26 pm

I’m GAGGING for Autumn! Cannot wait to layer up.

That feather skirt is delicious, I’ma head on over to asos.
dust
July 18th, 2010 @ 2:41 am

I don’t dislike the boredom so much at all, I’m almost glad I can use my closet to get that non-described look. As much as I like shopping, I’m not ready to reinvent myself with clothes this time, I think that this is the season of other means, hair, make up, small details, small subtle changes, things than don’t come easy of the rack, but take some thought. I agree on camel color, it’s not as universally classic and flattering as they they would like to us to believe. It’s just flat.
And, yes, it’s still summer, no wonder that our biological clock is not following the paste of industry. Too hot to even think of wool.
Aja
August 24th, 2010 @ 9:31 am

The trends don’t seem to be changing much these days. I guess I like that because a lot of what hangs in my closet is still very valid, but it’s a shame for those of us who eagerly look forward to some fall shopping as well.

What do you think?

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