Archive for 2012
Joseph’s outfit stood out to me from the masses for his use of hues. Not only do his bright red socks offer an unexpected flash of color, combined with his orange pea coat they make a powerful statement. Unlike New Yorkers, who so often first reach for black fabrics, Chicagoans have a well-documented love affair with using color in their wardrobes.
I’m really loving all the hunting/army camouflage coats I’ve been seeing on Chicago’s streets. First I noticed it on Megan in Wicker Park and now on Amy in the Gold Coast. Unlike Megan, whose hunting jacket was originally her father’s, Amy’s fox fur trimmed coat was likely created by a fashion designer. I find it fascinating how two women, from neighborhoods with completely different vibes, found inspiration from an iconic print not usually associated with fashion.
And hey, what better to pair with camouflage than a fuschia Proenza Schouler PS1 handbag?
Holy shit. Supermodel Erin Wasson completely summed up my entire fashion point-of-view in her new video for NET-A-PORTER. She eloquently discusses why it’s cooler to dress down for a party instead of up (my #1 fashion rule), why it’s cooler to geek out on things than to be blasé, and why the coolest people of all aren’t afraid to speak their minds. Did I mention she has killer style?
