The Elder Statesman’s Melrose

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Around a month ago, I wrote about The Elder Statesman as a new obsession. Well, it’s still strongly on my mind. Greg Chait’s playful luxury knitwear label has just landed on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, having neighbors like Isabel Marant. In a hype bungalow,  red neon invites you to visit the home- “I left it with a living, breathing vibe, one that would represent the creative freedom instilled in the goods we make.” The 1,600-square-foot structure is housed next to an outdoor courtyard of equal size, while the interior, created in collaboration with the influential design firm Commune, features skylights and succulents as well as more personal details like Chait’s grandmother’s artwork and a carefully chosen assortment of found objects. “It’s really all about less details,” Chait says, “but ones that are strong and honest.” The stores expresses the attitude of the clothes so well, that no more words are needed. elder-statesman.com

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Roboty Reczne

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What “Roboty Ręczne” basically means in Polish? Hand-made work. And that name for this ultimately cozy brand based in Poland is just a perfect match. Designed by Marta Iwanina-Kochanska, the knitwear brand has a huge selection of warm goodies- long chunky sweaters, soft wool beanies and dreamy sweatpants in which you just want to drift away having a winter afternoon nap. What to write more- the look-book from Roboty Ręczne site tells you everything you need to know- refresh your knitwear wardrobe.

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Sonia Kitka

zdjęcie 4Sonia Kitka isn’t doing trends. And that’s her strongest point- her debutant collection was called Pretty Old. And that basically means, that old techniques are simply… PRETTY! She looked at knitwear through pink glasses, and gives respect for elder people. And at the same time it’s her little therapy for her phobia connected with getting old… in her beautiful collection we can see funny SISSY signs, candy sweet coats, knitted sweaters and a huge, huge dose of prettinest. Sonia Kitka is my moment’s real obsession! Just see why.

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Moody for Artsy-Craftsy

MakiOh_021_1366-1.450x675Craftsy-artsy means a bit crafty and a bit artistic. Ok. This is a literal definition. But as you may assume, this trend for AW14 is everywhere in form of knitwear and ethnical techniques. And my biggest fave of the season if talking craftsy is Maki Oh- the Lagos label based somewhere between Paris and London. This niche label is known for it’s African-culture fuse- simple dresses and tops combined with colourful fringes, shaggies and other cool stuff! And their AW14 shoes are… amazing. Who else rocked the craft of knit and ethno chic? Nicolas Ghesquiere at Louis Vuitton, Altuzarra and Calvin Klein…
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