My friends over at ikram kickstarted my burgeoning love affair with Maison Martin Margiela. I have to admit, I didn’t really “grok” the aesthetic until recently. Don’t get me wrong – I’ve always loved directional fashion. It’s just that Margiela is more minimalist than I’m used to lusting after.
These Margiela open-toed leather boots are perfect in every way. The height is manageable, leather smooth, and nude color entrancing. I don’t usually obsess over nude/beige/tan colors, so leave it to Margiela to achieve the impossible.
Margiela ankle boots on sale at ShopBop, $570
Anyone who reads this blog knows that I have a serious love affair with SUNO. I wore a SUNO dress to my one year anniversary party at Beauty Bar, which was given to me by a very special friend. For the search engine commercial (drops June 28th!) I wore a SUNO shirt, which can also be seen in this personal style post. For Ikram’s 10th anniversary party I wore a different SUNO dress from Erin Beatty‘s first collection for the brand. I know you get it – I love SUNO. Part of the reason I adore SUNO is because I have a close emotional connection to Kenya after taking a safari there with my mom in 2009, but I’ve always adored the label’s quirky off-beat prints and spunky cuts. Although I did have to be coaxed into actually wearing the label’s notoriously short mini-dresses.
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The SUNO x Loeffler Randall “Erin” platforms are fabulous and retain the SUNO brand DNA while continuing its evolution. As the house moves away from its African roots towards a less restricted identity, it will be interesting to see how that growth takes place. If these shoes give any indication, SUNO will maintain the playfulness that earned the line the love of so many women like myself. Although the fabric is not the African kanga cloth that came to define the line, it captures the energy and spirit of the previous collections with its zesty lemon color and bold circular prints.
Now, if only I hadn’t taken my last paycheck to ikram and bought the last two SUNO pieces remaining in my size (a small tank top and a pair of shorts), these shoes would be mine. Hence they are the subject of a wish list and not a personal style post!
The transient nature of fashion is a double-edged sword – there is always something fabulous to look forward to but as we move forward through time trends we love are abandoned or change. Since SUNO will no longer be producing collections using the African fabrics I adore, I had to get my hands on what pieces were left. Look for an upcoming personal style post featuring my latest purchase next week!
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Never in my life did I ever think I would swoon over a backpack purse, but leave it to Alexander Wang’s Marti bag to achieve the impossible. I was old enough during the 1990s to carry a backpack purse similar to the one beloved by Seinfeld character Elaine Benes. Fast forward to this weekend, when I was walking through one of Chicago’s large department stores. My eyes fell upon this satchel and I was instantly hooked. My adoration for Alexander Wang is well documented on this blog. His sunglasses are permanently affixed to my face. His affordable downtown cool aesthetic has wooed many a fashion blogger; I am only one amongst his many sartorial conquests.
This bag is perfect to hold all of my stuff, while still allowing me to keep my hands free. I normally wear cross-body purses for that purpose but they tend to cause muscle knots in my upper shoulders. This bag is not only chic, but completely utilitarian, which is the first order of business for a street-style photographer. It has a number of convertible straps and can double as a backpack or a shoulder bag. I cannot wait to purchase this bad boy, although I am still coming to grips with the fact that I will soon (gasp) be carrying a backpack purse!
On Shopbop.com for $850, available in black, gray, and olive.
