Le Labo is a luxury brand known for its fragrances created by the best perfumeurs. But other than the expensive scents, the New York brand is world famous for their beautiful packaging. The glasses and bottles all have an industrial laboratory feel due to the label with a graphic summary of the content. If a real Labo candle doesn’t fit your Xmas budget, this brown unscented copy by H&M Home delivers the same feel, a gorgeous gift for yourself or others.
Oooooh I’m so happy, I’m short of breath, after all the bling bling-fabric hysteria of Lanvin and Versace, H&M announced a collaboration with Marni ! I remember this Spring where I spent hours and hours at Barneys New York looking and drooling at the print dresses and bags from this Italian brand.
Marni’s collection for H&M has all the freedom and experimentation for which the label is renowned, with all-over prints in strong colours all intended to be worn together in layers that both match and clash. For women, the colours are vivid and the prints are bold, be they African inspired or simpler colour blocks. The silhouettes are all Marni staples, with full pleated skirts, dresses, cropped trousers and jacquard knit, and fabrics range from silk to crisp cotton poplin. To finish the complete look the collection also includes jewellery, shoes, bags and scarves. For men, the colours and fabrics are softened for a relaxed take on menswear staples that is truly Marni. The use of print is subtle, often as a lining or as a contrast detail for shirts, the silhouette a modern and relaxed take on masculine classics.
Oh J, now I really can’t wait for Spring, wihooooo!
A month ago, Swedish fashion blogger Elin Kling and designer Nhu Duong have launched a new fashion brand called Nowhere. The collection has a minimal approach to wardrobe classics with supercool mens pants, dresses, knits and shirts in black, white, grey and a touch of burgundy. And as of today you can style the outfit with shoes too!
If you love the boyish style of Kling and the work of Vietnamese designer Nhu Duong, who has worked both for Acne and Weekday, the collaboration is a match made in heaven. No excuse for not being stylish, since one, the retail prices for this collection are a recessionista’s dream and two, you don’t have to leave your house since you can order online at Nelly.com.
Inspired by Isabel Marant, we see two winter trends when it comes to knits. One, the aztec print, preferably in the shape of a poncho or big sweater. Second, the tweed jacket, petite or oversized, in black, multicoloured or red. You’ll find both trends in the new TRF collection by Zara.
