Lately I love going back to Stella McCartney‘s early collections. They are just so straightforward and simply chic. As the summer heatwave isn’t going anywhere for some time, here’s a throwback to Stella’s beachy spring-summer 2005 (which sometime ago I’ve unearthed in my “Summer of Jessa” newsletter post!). Here, the designer – who was still establishing her brand in Paris – played to her strengths: a smidge of vintage (think floaty floral chiffon dresses), a touch of lingerie (camisoles and bras used to good effect layered underneath tops or dresses), feminine tailoring (safari jackets worn over loose pants). And she made strong case for very-boho tiered skirts, letting them swoosh along the runway in white cotton muslin. Ah, simple times…

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ED’s SELECTION:

Chloé Ruffled Silk-georgette Blouse

Stella McCartney Corduroy-trimmed Organic Cotton-twill Wide-leg Pants

Castañer Chiara 80 Metallic Canvas Wedge Espadrilles

Sonia Petroff Dragonfish Belt

Sachin & Babi Sabrina Gown

Isabel Marant Aurely Embellished Bouclé-trimmed Cotton-twill Jacket

Stella McCartney Lace-trimmed Jacquard Halterneck Maxi Dress

 

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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