This is one of my favorite photos from the Ohne Titel Spring 2012 collection. Although it isn’t the standout look by any means (that was the red dress floating down the runway on Ajak Deng), it’s the one that resonated with me the most. I could easily see these pieces on Chicago women, especially that fantastic feathered belt. Accessories that draw on tribal elements can easily stray into costume territory, but these designers nailed the belt perfectly.
You can see in this photo from the back that the print blocking on the skirt has a very slimming effect as it draws the eye inwards. Constructing the garment in a knit allows the skirt to sexily hug the body but the knee-length keeps the look work appropriate. Basically this skirt is perfect in every possible way. This particular shade of blue is my absolute favorite color. It goes without saying I’m going to have my eye on this skirt come spring.
This photo is symbolic too: I’m always the girl in the flat shoes – notwithstanding the fact that they’re either my Margiela sneakers or Celine ankle boots – next to my friends in towering heels. I like it that way. After all, I can’t run in heels.
Editor’s Note 9/1/11: Opening Ceremony sold me this skirt before realizing it had sold at the New York location, thereby breaking my heart when they canceled my order. Some day you will be mine, melon skirt. Some day.
