Style: Lingerie, the French way

American women wear underwear. French women wear lingerie.

French women seem inherently more confident in their bodies, able to embrace the sensuality of life and love. What’s their secret?

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Lingerie

I may not be of French descent and I don’t know if growing up in Montreal had anything to do with it, but I have embraced beautiful lingerie for as long as I can remember. And that’s why I was so excited to discover a feminine unique brand native to South America which I brought back to sell in Canada for several years.

Yet, even though I tend to wear t-shirt bras, running bras and even yoga bras when need be, nothing shouts “I’m a sexy woman” more than when I put on a lacy, silky undergarment. We don’t even know if men really appreciate it but just the fact that we have something sensuous underneath our outerwear that makes us feel special is good enough.

Did you see the parade of young, sexy women with perfect bodies strutting the Runway for the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show the other night? It was the first time I’ve watched it and it was amazing! It was filmed in Paris with Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars as guests and the backdrop was pure fantasy and the girls were seamless in their not necessarily seamless undergarments. These chosen few are really top-notch in their category and the ones who exhibit more personality will surely go on to excel in the magic model kingdom. But it is not reality as we know it, and on a more somber note it’s probably why many young women become anorexic or bulimic in comparison. These girls work out non-stop just so you know. angels1 But moving right along….

A Toronto native by the name of Kathryn Kemp-Griffin is the author of a new book entitled “Paris Undressed.” She moved to Paris with her husband in the 90’s and now also runs lingerie-themed tours of Paris. She found that in North America comfort was an excuse for a lack of aesthetics. angels2

She realized that after moving to Paris, that lingerie could be something more. The idea is lingerie should be about activating the senses, not fixing perceived flaws.

Paris Undressed goes behind the seams, combining cultural references, expertise, and practical advice to inspire every woman to reconsider her underwear drawer.

It’s good to know that North American women are already embracing this!

http://houseofanansi.com/products/paris-undressed

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Style: the real price of cashmere

I’m not talking about the amount you paid for that gorgeous cashmere sweater.

You know if 007 wear it it must be fine. — What’s good enough for **007** is good enough for me. In this photo he’s going to kill some cashmere intruders.

I’m talking about the lifelong commitment of keeping your cashmere moth free, pill free and looking fresh for as long as possible. It’s a process that is time consuming but it’s worth it if you enjoy wearing this luxurious natural fabric. And who doesn’t?

A classic that an be dressed up or down — A classic that can be dressed up or down

cashmere1 Last week when I put on one of my sweaters only to find several small holes and one fairly large hole I decided “no moths, no more!” I will never use moth balls because they smell horrible. My grandmother’s chest of drawers used to reek of them. Even though they do the trick – NO way! I roll my sweaters with pretty lavender sachets in a box containing cedar wood chips. After this I went through my sweaters one by one and found another three that have holes. So now I’m desperate. And through experience I know that if you’re lucky enough to find someone to mend them you might as well buy a new one because it’s expensive. So I called my friend Colleen because a) she has a lot of cashmere and b) I don’t have Martha Stewart’s phone number and this was the next best thing because c) she seems to know a lot about a lot and d) when she discovered that moths had eaten her favourite cashmere housecoat she called the moth exterminator people (she recommends Mat Neale from *Pest Solutions in Vancouver) who sprayed her whole house with a non-toxic substance that killed those little suckers dead. Apparently they also have pheromone moth traps.

I didn’t want to do that so on her advice I spent a good portion of Sunday (and yes, I’m aware that there are far more pressing issues in the world and this is not the worst problem that someone can have) ~~but this is my style post so we can be decaden~~t taking care of this problem.

First I shook the sweaters outside just in case there were invisible hangers-on. Then I turned them inside-out and put them in the dryer on HOT a few at a time for 20 minutes each round. As long as the item is dry it will not shrink. This will kill any possible larvae almost impossible to see. It sounds gross I know. Then after cooling I used a fuzz remover called “Gleener” on the ones which needed it and it worked like a charm. In Canada you can find it at Canadian Tire. Comes with three attachments for removal depending on the severity of the fuzz and the other end has a lint remover. My new best friend!

Then I neatly folded each one and stuffed them into individual large zip-lock freezer bags. Then…into the freezer they go for storage. At this point if you don’t have a large freezer you may want to consider removing any frozen items to make room for your sweaters. Or I recommend getting a second freezer for your sweaters. Or; don’t put stuff in the freezer at all…just your sweaters. Then of course your warm cosy sweater will have to warm up before you wear it – this is what we go through in the name of ~~fashion~~ comfort.

I wish there was an easier better way but I’m aware that the picky little buggers don’t like extreme weather conditions so doing it this way will eradicate the problem.

You know something else I noticed? They have an appetite for quality wool, silk and very fine cotton. NO; I’m not planning to refrigerate my whole closet!!

Not that everything in my closet is of the utmost finest but still….

What about leaving something out for bait? Something like a t- shirt in a pima cotton, silk, wool, cashmere blend that will attract and take their attention away from anything they want to invade next. Something that says “dinner is ready and it’s a smorgasbord of all your favourite food FABrics” and they can eat the whole goddamn thing for all I care as long as they stay away from all the rest.

Well it’s an idea. Do you have a better one?

I think he's wearing cashmere but really...does it matter? — I think **Ryan Reynolds** is wearing cashmere but really…*does it even matter?*

I saw this at Coco's closet - LOVE! EQUIPMENT Shirley leopard-print silk and cashmere-blend sweater — Spotted at Coco’s closet in Vancouver, **EQUIPMENT** Shirley leopard-print silk and cashmere-blend sweater. LOVE!

One that will never go out of style!

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Moths, they’re just like us – they appreciate the finer things in life!

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Style: Classic Cable Knit

It’s sweet sweater weather

That, nobody can deny! It’s the time of year that your old sweater feels just right. And you know what else never gets old?

Cable Knit!

Here’s proof why. They look just as good now sweater12

Cameron Diaz in — **Cameron Diaz** in “Holiday”

As they did back then

May 1968 - actor Steve McQueen. Image by © Bettmann/CORBIS — May 1968 – actor **Steve McQueen**. Image by © Bettmann/CORBIS

Ryan O'Neal — **Ryan O’Neal** in *Love Story*

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A classic crew neck cable in ivory is a casually elegant way to feel cool when it’s cool outside. It says, “I’m relaxed. I’m feeling cozy. I’m dapper. Come have a cuppa with me”. Okay! sweater6 For me they’re a closet staple. Some of us prefer wearing our sweaters close to the curves but I think they look best worn a little on the loose side.

What do you think?

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Style: the Wide Leg – tricky or totally chic?

It really depends on how you wear the current in-Style wide leg trousers.

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Cropped or not, I think they can appear either sloppy or incredibly chic. But rather than taking our cues from today’s crop of stylish models and celebs, why not go back in time and look to style icons for a more classic approach?

Because CLASSIC never fades.

How to Wear Wide-Leg Pants Like a Style Icon

One rule of thumb is if you go wider at the bottom, go tighter or at least more fitted at the top. Well maybe that’s my rule but it tends to balance out this look which scares many women. It’s a nice break from the skinny leg we’ve been wearing forever. Don’t throw out your skinnies..just saying it’s fun to try something different. And you can chic it up.

Thus, ahead learn how to wear wide-leg pants from the original style stars, like Lauren Hutton and Jackie Kennedy, for the most timeless of looks. You know what they say: “Everything old is new again.” I love that!

LAUREN HUTTON

In one of Hutton’s most famous photographs, the model and actress chose a cropped pair of wide-leg pants that graze her ankle, styling them with a silky blouse, blazer, and wide-brim hat. But the key to her look? Her strappy metallic heels that sexed up the ensemble.

BIANCA JAGGER

Jagger rocked her white wide-leg pants with a matching double-breasted blazer for a winning outfit. Skip the wide collar shirt and bowler hat (even if you’re bowling skip it) for a plunging camisole and loose waves. You’re ready to hit the town.

JACKIE KENNEDY wideleg5 As current now as before. (don’t forget turtlenecks are in again). Kennedy’s look is perfect for the kind of in-between weather we’ve been having—wear your wide-leg pair with a cashmere turtleneck and light trench coat for balmier days. Switch to heavier fabrics when it’s colder. Super chic!

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Hepburn was absolutely statuesque in her wide-leg pants. Why they work so well? A high-waist fit that is accentuated by a tucked-in blouse and built-in belt. Look for a similar pair that skims the floor when you’re wearing flats. No need for heels with this look although having height helps.

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Super Casual. The actress and dancer chose an oversize pair of wide-legs that could easily overwhelm her frame, but she made it work by knotting her blouse to show off her waist.

Now go ahead and try it for yourself!

Source: InStyle Magazine

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Style: a CAPE for all seasons

and all reasons

A CAPE packs a lot of punch into your overall wardrobe any time of the year. Especially the super soft and flattering graphic black + white cape found in the Zoe Report (as in Rachel Zoe) Fall Box of Style.

worn with leather tassle belt - also in the Box of Style — worn with leather Gatsby wrap belt with tassles- *also in the Box of Style*

The good news is that every body type can wear one which makes it impressively versatile. The styling possibilities are endless. Wear it as a shawl, a scarf or even belted at the waist. There are No rules! Perfect to travel with and use as a cover on the plane or dress it up for evening. There is no bad news.

A few more styling ideas:

Style tip: Stave off the fall chill in style like Hallie, who classically drapes her cape over a luxe top. fallbox1

Style tip: Put a unique twist on the cape à la Alison, who wears it as a cozy yet chic scarf. fallbox2

Style tip: Fashion meets function. Make like Marina and cinch your cape at the waist with the B-low The Belt wrap belt. fallbox3

Style tip: Take a cue from Ashley and add some edge to the ultra-luxe cape by pairing it with the B-low The Belt wrap belt worn as an of-the-moment choker. fallbox4

Style tip: Play up the flirty vibe as Emily does, by teaming the cape with a satin slip dress and a statement-making hat. fallbox5

Source: Zoe Report Fall Box of Style – Donni Charm Exclusive Wonder Cape.

Wonderful

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Style: what we make of it

Do you ever wonder how we develop a so-called Style?

Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty in Bonnie & Clyde – *makes me want to rob a bank!*

What does having style really mean? Does it start from childhood or develop later in life? How much does our upbringing have to do with it, from our parents first dressing us to peer pressure and beyond? Do we dress in a way that shows rebellion, sophistication, trendiness? Do we dress to impress? How much of what we see in magazines /the internet influence us? Does having a style come naturally or does one work at it? How much time do you spend thinking about what to wear every day or evening? Do you just get up, get dressed and go, or spend serious thought time planning how you want to appear each day? Or do you wear a uniform? Do you think that spending a lot of money on an item makes you look better? Is wearing vintage cool or just a better word to use instead of saying you shopped second hand. Do you dress for yourself or for someone else? Does your dress style carry over to other areas….like for instance basic lifestyle choices in art, food, décor and beyond?

Style Icons Karl Lagerfeld, Coco Chanel, Diana Vreeland & Yves Saint Laurent. — **Style Icons** Karl Lagerfeld, Coco Chanel, Diana Vreeland & Yves Saint Laurent.

Just questions to start a conversation. It can get complicated because it’s personal and what works for someone and how they can carry off a certain look might not work at all for someone else. Real style cannot be taught but it can be innate and/or developed over time (think Princess Diana & Kate Middleton). Money and Stylists certainly help but these women already had a keen sense of it to begin with.

**Catherine Deneuve in a head turning LBD**

Probably some of my favourite role models (icons) would be the likes of Audrey Hepburn (I mean who else could make cropped pants & flat shoes look so chic?), Grace Kelly, Lauren Hutton, Jackie O, Coco Chanel, Catherine Deneuve & Kate Moss. I love the polished looks from Palm Beach society women to Michelle Obama. I can go from simple Chic to Princess Chic. No, but really; my favourite look is classic, comfortable but individual and never boring (although sometimes….). Accessories and fabric have become more important but I tend to appreciate anyone’s (regardless of age, social income or gender) overall style if it’s unique to them and flattering. I think herein lies the true meaning of “Style” – not copying someone else but interpreting a style your own way and putting your own signature on it. Your own personal style. Real style transcends the ages.

The twins, Grace Kelly, Iris Apfel — STYLE – they all have (had) it! Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen (of the ROW) Grace Kelly & Iris Apfel

So thought I’d share some thoughts from famous designers/people who have words to say about life + style. Maybe we can understand how they choose to evolve their brands a little better by interpreting what they believe the customer (us) wants.

Designer Philip Lim

His seamstress mom was salt of the earth and could make anything with her hands. His dad was a professional poker player ( I don’t know why but I found this quite intriguing). He grew up in conservative Orange Country and his dad used to pick him up from school in a pimp mobile when other kids were getting picked up in station wagons, etc. But he was successful at poker and it was what he wanted to do so………..we can judge. We tend to judge.

On what he loves most about making clothes…
“What I love the most about making clothes is that clothes are the most powerful expression of self. Because no matter where you come from, no matter how you got there, no matter where you are, you put on the right clothes, you can be anything you want. In a world where people judge, let’s admit, judge all you want, because I got it! Not me, but it’s true, when you wear something beautiful, judge me, look at me, at least you’re looking at me. It’s true.”

Designer Derek Lam (His New-York based ready-to-wear label enjoys a loyal following of downtown types)

“I try to capture what the customer is excited by, what she is intrigued to travel toward, and make that my approach to designing.”

Designer Marc Jacobs

Real fashion is something you don’t need, it’s something you want.” He can’t really say what makes his fashion work. “It’s all about creative choice.” “Sometimes the design team inspires me and brings in things they’re interested in. I think, Oh, I’d like to use this. Other times I don’t know what I want. It’s a magpie aesthetic: If something is hideous, that’s interesting. It’s kind of the same sensibility that Andy Warhol had. He was interested in everything and soaked up what he saw like a sponge.”

Designer Carolina Herrera

“Glamour is beyond beauty and beyond age. It’s like sex appeal.” “Fashion is magical, a fantasy. It’s madness, and it doesn’t last. It’s changing all the time.”

Jane Birkin – actress, singer, muse. Namesake of the popular Hermès Birkin bag.

Photo: Courtesy of The official Saint Laurent Twitter page / @YSL

For years her look oscillated between jeans with a white shirt tied at the waist and a mini dress paired with thigh-high boots. Funnily enough her omnipresent accessory was a wicker basket which became her calling card. That is until her then boyfriend, the director Jacques Doillon ran over it with his car…on purpose. He said “It’s terrible for you to be known for your object.” But good fortune struck again in 1981, when, while rushing for a flight, she spilled the entire contents of her replacement pouch in front of Hermes chairman Jean-Louis Dumas. They started chatting and she said “You should do the Kelly bag, but three times bigger and not shut it.” He was intrigued, so she drew on one of those vomit bags and said “Can you make it for me?” The rest, as they say, is history. Thirty-five years later, the Birkin bag is still one of the most in-demand accessories in the world. And in case you were wondering, the namesake of the Birkin bag only owns one. All the others were put up for sale for Amnesty International, and Anno’s Africa about 10 years ago. Her influence extends well beyond the fashion realm. Yet the industry is always watching, trying to capture her effortless joie de vivre and spirit into its own collections. You’d be hard pressed to find a style blog (ahem, ahem) that doesn’t feature her as its all-time favourite poster girl. This past March she appeared in Saint Laurent’s Spring 2016 ads shot in stark black-and-white wearing a white button down shirt and a black le smoking blazer.

Kate Middleton, Sienna Miller, Jackie O & Madonna - individualism. — Kate Middleton, Sienna Miller, Jackie O & Madonna – Individuals who have (had) a look and set trends.

Where the gang make their getaway:

Designers pack their bags for resort, staging runway shows that span the globe in some of the world’s most picturesque and Instagram (very important) friendly locations. At Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière opted for a futuristic backdrop, Oscar Niemeyer’s Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, which is perched on a cliff overlooking the bay in Rio de Janeiro. The U.K. got a double dose of fashion with Dior and Gucci. Dior’s guests partied at the London pop-up pub the Lady Dior and the following day boarded the chartered Dior Express train for the show at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. Archival looks from Christian Dior’s famous presentation there, held in 1954, as well as of the 1958 outing by Dior’s successor Yves Saint Laurent, were on display. Gucci’s Alessandro Michele brought his punk-Victoriana collection to a church: Westminster Abbey, filling the front row with starlets including Elle Fanning and Kate Mara. (resort by Lauren McCarthy for Bazaar Magazine).

Why? For more style inspiration! Because they must keep things alive, cool and hot at the same time. Because maybe we haven’t seen it ALL before.

With travelling and depending where, we gather fresh and different ideas about the way people dress. We love to find unique items where people will ask “where did you get that?” All in the name of Fashion…which goes a long way towards helping us improve our Style so things never become Boring. Does that make sense?

I know I haven’t really answered any questions here….because there are no set answers. It’s just fun to think about and play around with. It’s why we love to dress up once in a while, it’s a chance to show a different side of ourselves… a grown up side, a naughty side, a business side, a crazy side. Aside from all that,

How do YOU define style?

Source for Jane Birkin: Bazaar Magazine

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Style: we heard about it

Paris Fashion Week has come to a close but here I share some thought provoking photos

A model presents a creation by British designer Vivienne Westwood. REUTERS/Charles Platiau — A model presents a creation by British designer **Vivienne Westwood.** REUTERS/Charles Platiau

How these designs make it from runway into an everyday wardrobe is anybody’s guess.

A model holding a dog painted in blue wears a creation for Manish Arora's Spring-Summer 2017 ready-to-wear fashion collection. AP Photo/Zacharie Scheurer — A model holding a dog painted in blue wears a creation for Manish Arora’s Spring-Summer 2017 ready-to-wear fashion collection. AP Photo/Zacharie Scheurer. FYI: the blue dye is non-toxic

Still, it’s a fantasy world that’s fun to partake in and even more fun to eavesdrop on some of the casual conversation.

Models at the Haider Ackermann show. Richard Bord/Getty Images — Models at the **Haider Ackermann** show. Richard Bord/Getty Images

Overheard at Fashion Week

A true sign of the times, a girl mutters to her seatmate, “all this talk about buy now, wear now. I just want to be able to afford now.”

A backstage interaction:
Assistant: We have to get her into hair and make up!
Manager: No, that’s the look

A waif looking brunette sits next to a blogger:
Brunette: Oh my god, you are just so cute. Too cute. I’m obsessed with you.
Blogger: Have we met ?

In a question we all wonder, but seldom say out loud, a show-goer asks the person sitting next to them, “Have we met or do I just know you from Instagram??”

Lily-Rose Depp during a photocall before the Chanel show. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes — Lily-Rose Depp (just look at her face and you can see Johnny) during a photo call before the **Chanel** show. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

A model walks the runway during the Vivienne Westwood show. Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage — A model walks the runway during the **Vivienne Westwood** show. Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage

A model wears a creation for Giambattista Valli's Spring-Summer 2017 ready-to-wear fashion collection. AP Photo/Thibault Camus — A model wears a creation for **Giambattista Valli’**s Spring-Summer 2017 ready-to-wear fashion collection. AP Photo/Thibault Camus

Such is the fabulous, fun and flaky world of fashion.

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Style: Lost in Transition

For fashion lovers, making the transition to a full-on Fall wardrobe can be FUN.

Just another excuse to wear leopard - for Fall — Just another excuse to wear faux leopard in Fall

Starting with **COATS**: Paris Fashion Week Fall 2016 Street Style. Photo by Adam Katz Sinding.

**The leather bomber jacket over a jean shirt.**

**Beanie and a Cape. I love this guys jacket.**

Higher waisted pants & blazer - perfect for work — Higher waisted pants, turtleneck & blazer – perfect for work

And for those of us living on the West Coast we must be prepared for this: falltrans8 falltrans9 falltrans14 For that in-between time we must be prepared. It can go from sunny one minute to wet and cold the next. We’ll need warm sweaters, trench coats and rain boots (by the way I’m loving my rain boots). And for people like me who walk more than one dog at a time…

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This shop in Vancouver has great hats. I just bought two. **Goorin Bros**. in Yaletown

katehat I bought this exact same wool hat. I swear that I did not even see this photo until after. And I’m pretty sure that I’m the one who started the leopard trend.

But what does that tell you? Great style icons think alike!

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Style in Film: Yohji Yamamoto – Dressmaker

YOHJI YAMAMOTO | DRESSMAKER & master tailer is a portrait of more than a Designer

“Live your creative life! Live your creative life!’” yohji2

Last night I attended the Canadian premiere of Yohji Yamamoto, Dressmaker – part of the wonderful lineup of the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF).

The documentary is an intimate look at the life and work of Yohji Yamamoto, one of the most influential and enigmatic fashion designers of the last forty years. yohji3

Not to mention flamboyant in his own disarming way but also non pretentious and a little melancholy. He does admit to putting all his emotion, all his excitement and philosophy into his clothing from the very beginning…all while puffing on a cigarette. I imagine his own clothing must reek of cigarette smoke. However…

Fashion editors agree – arriving at a Yohji Yamamoto show stirs a sense of anticipation not experienced elsewhere. yohji4

Love his designs? Hate them? Unsure? In any event you cannot deny the remarkable talent and avante-garde spirit of this now 73-year-old Japanese designer/artist who has never followed trends. He defies them! Extraordinary dressmaking is an ART in itself.

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Along with Issey Miyake and Rei Kawakubo, Yamamoto was, of course, at the fore of an influential wave of avant-garde designers who emerged from Japan in the 1970s and early 1980s.

The film sets out to discover and uncover the many layers of the man, delving into the fascinatingly complex life story of this iconic and visionary craftsman.

Yamamoto opens up like never before. He invites the viewer behind the curtain and explores his most private and intimate thoughts and feelings. The film sheds light on his artistic approach and creative working process, contrasting them directly with how he sees the “Fashion” industry today and the direction society in Japan and as a whole, is heading towards.

Interviews with key figures – family, friends, employees and closest confidants – provide even more insight into this Japanese artist’s life journey and the core values that he and his clothing embody. If only we could understand what many of them had to say.

In this version they forgot to add the English sub-titles when they interviewed many of the key figures, mother included. Although Lost in Translation, I’m sure it was mostly positive.

“I’ve always dreamt of being free, but it won’t happen in my lifetime. I have too many people to look after.” – Yohji Yamamoto

Condensed from an article in Interview Magazine:

Born into wartime Tokyo in 1943, Yamamoto first studied law, but opted instead to go to work for his mother, a seamstress, and enroll in Bunka Fashion College. It was after a brief sojourn in Paris that he established his first label, Y’s, in Tokyo in 1972, debuting his eponymous line back in the French capital nine years later and blowing away the tight dresses and padded shoulders of the sartorial moment with the billows of dark fabric and a brand of intellectual playfulness that instantly earned him a place as one of the most forward-looking, paradigm-breaking, and versatile artists in contemporary fashion. But for a man whose work has consistently been associated with the cutting edges of things, Yamamoto has always remained remarkably trend-phobic, choosing to operate within a framework that has less to do with the whims of seasons and more to do with the development of ideas, as exemplified by his frequently loose, asymmetrical cuts, enveloping drapes, ample uses of black, and recurring flirtations with sexuality and androgyny.

Never conventionally sexy or trendy (Cathy Horyn of the New York Times has said, “Mr. Yamamoto likes to dissolve sartorial boundaries”), Yamamoto appeals to clients who appreciate wit, romance, and fashion history.

Yamamoto has also collaborated on pieces, collections and lines with a number of other brands, including Adidas (Y-3), Hermès, Mikimoto and Mandarina Duck; and with artists such as Tina Turner, Sir Elton John, Placebo, Takeshi Kitano, Pina Bausch and Heiner Müller.

Trailer:

https://vimeo.com/157722105

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Style: Garbe Luxe – polished ease

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Garbe Luxe is where you mix luxurious athletic wear with your daily after-workout activities. Especially if you live in Los Angeles or Vancouver. garbe8 Aside from the fact that my most stylish friend is the designer behind the line, I have to vouch for the overall fit, longevity, comfort and versatility. After all, I have a lot of it in my wardrobe.

A bit about GARBE LUXE:

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GARBE LUXE is a contemporary collection of sporty edge styles perfect to take you from your workout and into your day. The collection is all about helping your athletic wear gracefully make the transition to the world beyond the exercise studio. Whether heading to a morning meeting, dropping off the kids or joining friends for lunch, GARBE LUXE has you covered so you always feel polished, confident and comfortable. Paired back minimalism, luxurious fabrics, and mix-and-match options create sophisticated options for your on-the-go life.