Down to Earth. Rachel Comey SS17

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Rachel Comey‘s attitude to fashion has its down-to-earth, modest appeal. After having a look at Tom Ford‘s glamorous outing filled with grown-up celebrities, Comey’s outing is like a brunch with your friends – unpretentious and casual. The show was literally taking place on New York’s Crosby Street, just a few steps from Rachel’s flagship store. Chairs were set up on the sidewalk for guests, and the models, varying in age, size and look – walked down their path as naturally as it’s possible. In her press notes, the designer described the clothes as perfect for “farmer’s market,”  or “to pick up the kids” adventure. But those pieces were far, far from boring. The chain skirt styled with a simple, white sweatshirt was outstanding; denim overalls and well-cut pants will sell out right away when they hit the stores. Also, Comey revives her menswear line with rainbow-striped cotton shirts and dad-style coats. Low-budget, but the result is impressive.

P.S. Instead of letting the models faint in the sun, because Kim arrives three hours late, and selling plain-looking trash-clothes to the masses, Kanye West could really take a lesson or two from Comey in “how to keep a fashion brand” subject.

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Bold Essentials

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Spring is here, so it’s the high time to supply yourself with fruits, fruits and once more, FRUITS! Or, if you like, accessories which will become your bold essentials of the season. A nutritious, fruity brunch is served – N021 best-selling “knotted” sandals and Ca & Lou double-ring with Swarovski’s stones, only at Concept 21 Store.

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Photographs by me (Edward Kanarecki)

Men’s – Structures. Lemaire AW16

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Christophe Lemaire is the go-to designer for a guy who needs a solid and structured wardrobe of daily essentials. A soft flannel shirt; black shearling jacket; Shetland tweed topcoat; high-waisted denim pants. Also, the two, both elegant and casual, pair of shoes –  polished black derbies and white moccasins. Indeed, sometimes the codes of Lemaire need an ease-up – however, if talking of the seasonless must-haves, this supremely French label is always a reliable choice.

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Men’s – Modest Guy. Lemaire SS16

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Christophe Lemaire‘s SS16 for guys is not really a collection, but a full wardrobe with all must-have essentials. Black tank-tops? Check. Beige coats? Check. White shirts? Check. With a minimal splash of pistachio green there and there, Lemaire‘s summer offering is not about introducing new trends but rather discusses whether your casual, everyday wardrobe is ready on the go. And this makes the collection unruffled and tranquil, without much spark in it.

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