Creating a Look

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...Clare Waight Keller's doing it at Chloé, whatever your opinion of the results. I don't think it's my favorite of the post-Philo collections, but I do think it's the strongest statement the label's made since Phoebe left.

This is way too much but it made me think of a 

jumpsuit I thrifted in Detroit a few years ago 

and that I've now been reminded to pull out.

Look 31 reminds me a cross between 

Phoebe Philo and Karl Lagerfeld (for Chloe).

Look 23: very Celine-ish, which is

probably why I like it so much.

Chloé Spring 2013.

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Image of the Day

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In honor of the day that most closely resembles corduroy,
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Chloé Fall 1999 – Fernanda Tavares shot by Taryn Simon.

Oh hell – while we're at it, the West Coast classic:

Need vs. Want

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A little coveting to start off the week, courtesy of 1st Dibs.

1980s Gucci leather bomber jacket

Hermès Black Crocodile Birkin Bag – a steal at $74,750.

No comment on how ridiculous this is.

1970s Yves Saint Laurent blouse and skirt

1980s Yves Saint Laurent gilt and crystal cuff

Yohji Yamamoto pleated skirt

Thea Porter caftan, ca. 1960s-70s.

Cartier ring, ca. 1970s-80s.

1970s Ted Lapidus gown

1990s Rifat Ozbek black gloved dress with feathers.
Insanity.

1970s Halston trench

Gucci suede logo bag

Jean Paul Gaultier tiered wrap skirt

1990s Christian Lacroix jacket

1960s orange crepe fringed dress

1970s gilt eagle cuff with blue glass cabachon

1920s silk lamé cocktail chemise

1980s Christian Dior taffeta ruffled opera wrap.
(I have a special weakness for any piece that
can be styled multiple ways.)

1970s Courreges jacket and skirt

Comme des Garçons skirt

Comme des Garçons asymmetric belted wool coat

1980s Chanel oversized chain link cuff bracelets

Chanel trench, ca. 1980s-90s.

1998 Chanel dress and belt
(although I wish the belt had a little less logo)

(Pair with:

Valentino studded sandals, at Saks.)

1990s Comme des Garçons asymmetrical dress

1970s Gucci black suede skirt

1990s Azzedine Alaïa pale mint seamed knit dress

1974 Hermès Constance bag

...and, for the girl who has everything:

1980s Chloé silk chiffon dress,
formerly owned by Lauren Bacall

All Wants, needless to say. But it's good inspiration and it makes me happy just to know these pieces are out there.

More at 1st Dibs.