The new IT shoes? Or maybe cheap looking, 800 euros tagged booties? These are the new classic shoes at Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane. And they are called Kitty Boots… Emmanuelle Alt is all over them. Just like the Parisian streets. But, why should we hide that- they look a bit slutty, in a way. The pointy nose, kitschy lacquered leather vs. leopard print embroidery, and also these laces… Additionally, they make your leg look shorter. So what is the point? I literally have enough of them, everywhere.
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Attitude? No Problem!
Marques Almeida is not a denim label, while it’s not totally a fashion label. With it’s Portuguese roots, London studio and denim love, the designers behind Marques Almeida know what’s buzzing. Their SS14 was a phenomen during the September LFW, and the AW14 was already the hot ticket during the recent Winter season. What really makes Almeida interesting, is that they use denim fabric not in trousers (although their pair of jeans a real fashion experience) but in everything- bras, shoes, sweaters… But denim is not only their favourite fabric. During SS14, we saw a calf leather mini-dress, and the AW14 was mostly made entirely from velvet and cute, shaggy fur (that was covering the sneakers. And they look extremely cool). The Marques Almeida is full of attitude… and it’s the new cool label from London!
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Kenyan Cool
Karen Walker did the most outstanding campaign of SS14 campaigns. The Visible Collection was inspired and styled by Kenyan artisans. What’s best, the eyewear is presented not on typical models, but on local, Kenyan people who really know how to wear these glasses… Matched with braids, African jewellery and colourful attitude, the collection’s sale will go on Kenyan fundaution that will help improve the schools and things needed there. I simply can’t get enough of this.
Prada SS14 Coat…
This amazing coat by Prada comes straight from the runway of SS14. While the collection is spectacular and it reflects in perfect way how the fashion genius of Miuccia Prada links with art, this coat is definitely the must-have. With a printed face of a women (notice that one eye is embroidered!) kept in nice, earthy colour palette, the shoulder-point coat is surely a thing to invest. If you have a spare 3000 euros, of course.
Dot Matrix
Dots, dots, dots… they at every major runway and lookbook for SS14 and Pre-Fall’14. The famous polka dots appear to be small, bigger, much bigger and again even tinier (making it super cute and fragile on the body!). And they don’t need to be printed- see Dior haute couture were we see some dotty laser cut. Or- if you are not a print fan- then make your outfit fun and crazy by mixing black with dotty gloves and bag… just like styled at Lanvin. So, into which DOT are you then?
Design & Culture by Ed 