Wednesday, March 20, 2013

STELLA McCARTNEY, JIL SANDER & CHLOE THE NEW MINIMALISM........But my first love Giorgio Armani has never left me!!

The understated look has reinvented itself again. For me timeless classics that are free of embellishment just work over and over again.

But this season the pared back look just has got a lot softer, a sort of feminine minimalism.

When I first worked in fashion one of my icons was Georgio Armani. With his impecable tailoring, clean lines and beautiful fabrics it was a look I dreamed of wearing and owning one day. I loved walking into the  Brompton Road store with it's oh so stylish staff  dressed head to toe in Armani, looking so chic, they all could of walked off the front cover of Italian vogue. The clothes beautifully presented and displayed in a way that only Armani could do it.

Flash forward a few years, and  sadly I never did get to own a piece of Georgio Armani (well except for a pair of his jeans) but the legacy of his clothes has always been with me. I love classic tailoring, the sense of calm and confidence it gives you the wearer, and the ease of dressing in a minimal way that just makes you feel so cool and uncomplicated.

SS13 and this seasons new minimalism is music to my ears.

Lets start with the Queen of clean.........Jill Sander




Jill Sander ss13





Jill Sander ss13





Jill Sander ss13


 

Chloe ss13





Chloe ss13



Stella McCartney ss13



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Stella McCartney ss13


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Stella McCartney ss13


Ok.........so unless you are married to a Russian Oligarch, or footballer, most of us can still only dream of owning such beautiful pieces.

 BUT here is where the clever bit comes in. The glorious HIGH STREET AND THE INTERNET!!






COMBINED COAT

 Zara Coat £69.99 Mixed with a Stella oh so this season orange






COMBINED DRESS


Zara Dress £39.99 Again a take on Stella McCartney's dress





Metal plate dress


Mango Dress £59.99




River Island Dress £40 A little nod to Stella



Belted pleat dress


Cos Dress £69 A nod to Chloe






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 Asos Dress £45


Add a few well chosen accessories and you will look and feel amazing.......







River Island Bag £55


 Next Kitten Heels £28







River Island Cats Eye Sunglasses £13



It's the trying hard, to look like you have not tried too hard, if you get my drift that makes this look work!!

And as a special friend of mine once told me.

She was just walking out of this boutique in Milan (ARMANI) when this immaculately dressed handsome man held open the door for her - she said thankyou, and he said Ciao Bella!
........then she double take, it was the main man himself Georgio Armani. 

WOW!! she thought.

 But then at the end of the day he is just a shopkeeper keeping his client's happy......how understated, laid back and cool is that??




                                               



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15 comments

  1. Thank you for dropping by my blog. A huge thank you to your sister for passing the word. I love that anecdote of your friend and Armani.

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    1. Hi just dropped you an email, but glad you liked the post...just wish I had been the one Giorgio held the door open for!! x

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  2. Thanks for stopping by too. I love that Jil Sander dress with the orange - so wearable.

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    1. Hi, Thanks for your reply, that dress is amazing isn't it?

      Can't wait for the weather in the U.K. to perk up so at least we can get to wear some brighter colours!!

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  3. Hi there-lovely post and the River Island bag is really nice! Have a good weekend!

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    1. Hi Thanks for taking a look. I think that bag looks really expensive don't you!! x

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  4. Great post, gotta win the lottery for sure to pick up some gorgeous pieces!
    Kalo S/K!
    x.o.x.o

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    1. Hi, thanks for passing by my blog. You are so right!!
      A girl can dream? xx

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  5. what a splendid collection, I love minimalistic looks too !
    Thanks so much for ur comment on my blog !
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    1. Hi Surbhi, thank you so much for replying to my blog...you are my first comment from India. Very exciting!! xx

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  6. Amazing collections. Jill Sander has been on of my favorite brands for years. Love your Zara choices.
    Thank you for your lovely comment. Nice blog. Would you like to follow each other through bloglovin?
    xxx
    Nina
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    1. Thanks so much for your comments too. I would love to follow you which I can do on bloglovin, but I havn't registed with them yet? I just need to set it up! Can you do the google friends? If not when I'm on bloglovin I will let you know! Keep in touch xxxx

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  7. Great, I really like these elegant and yet simple looks :)
    xx
    www.clothesandcamera.com

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  8. Ah.... lOVE, LOVE LOVE Stella McCartney. Such gorgeous clothes.

    And yes, have had interactions with Mr. Armani on several occasions. He is the very definition of a gentleman. I'm convinced that they don't make them like that anymore.

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  9. Ah, a woman after my own heart. I love simplistic styling, beautiful fabrics, and timeless clothing......sadly I don't often have the funds to run to these lovely designers, but still look on lovingly!!
    Mr Armani, yes a Gentleman indeed!! xx

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