Fashion Revival

I am absolutely dying over the fashion revivals that have been going on. It's like the best trends from all of the ages are taking centre stage, and the ways that people are playing with these looks is phenomenal. This truly is the age of inspired fashion. Feel free to play with what has been created in the past, and make your look your own. Dress up by throwing a fitted vest over a plain tee, paired with a pair of slim fitting jeans. Add some edge with an 80's inspired leather bomber.

The three-piece suit truly is the gentlemen's greatest tool. No matter the guy, this is a great way to make yourself look refined and chic. Try throwing back your hair into a nice coiffure to put the cherry on top of the cake. This suit by Ralph Lauren is perfection. The five-buttoned vest adds a tad more chicness than the three-buttoned versions out there.

Turtlenecks have been ridiculed for the past decade... Finally, they're becoming socially acceptable--even demanded--once more. If you want to add some edge to this look, try a chunkier turleneck like the Dolce & Gabbana one to the right.

This leather bomber by Jean-Paul Gaultier is especially inspired. I love the short torso, with the large detailing at the bottom edge. Try to shy away from leather jackets that have pocket flaps. One is okay, but anymore than that and you'll look too bulky.

In With The Old. In With The New. Lacoste Spring '11

No other designer has as much fun with colour as Christophe Lemaire. Lacoste... Known for their 'every colour of the rainbow' polos, mixed the old with the new in New York this month.

The colour combo featured in this look is amazing. It is essential to pair a look this bold with other, simpler colours.... As is done perfectly with the white sandals and bracelets. Remember to show off those signature pieces!

Did I miss something? I knew that baggy pants were back.... But pleats? Seriously?? While I'll admit that these two gents look rather refined, I'll withhold on this look. Thanks!

What really caught my eye in this collection was how the timeline was played with. The look on the left looks like something taken straight from a futuristic movie, while the look on the right appears to be some '70s flower-power babe.

Black and white. Always has been a staple. Always will be. What we do with these neutrals, however, is ever-changing. I feel as though we've been transported back to Coco Chanel's Parisian studio with these two looks... Even the baggy trouser-wearing woman seems to be a shoutout to the rebelliousness that Coco promoted in her designs. J'adore!

This is what happens when you tell a male model to smile right before he walks down the runway. Lesson learned.

If I were to get my hands on this sweater, I would forever be happy. Well... At least until my next fashion-lust.

Jean on Jean / GStar Spring '11

Jean on jean. Jean overalls. Jean jackets. Jean, jean, jean! No one is able to use the same fabric in so many ways, quite as well as GStar. I've often found myself so obsessed with their (exquisite) jackets, that I don't take time to fully appreciate the pure artistry in the rest of what they do. It has been far too long since my last post, and there is no better way to come back (with a vengeance) than paying homage to one of my favourite designers. In this collection, Pierre Morriset took denim to the next level. He used the very street-ready material in every article of clothing from head-to-toe, and utilized a variety of colours to show the pure malleability of the fabric.

Belt it, belt it, and belt it some more. Remember a few years ago when we were all brain-washed with 'lower is better'. Well, what we think is chic is once again, being rewritten. This fall and in seasons to come, HIKE IT UP! For you ladies, get yourself a variety of belts. It's always great to have not only a few colours to choose from, but also a few widths. A skinny belt can be a great way to add a little flare to a pair of high-waisted denim shorts, and a chunkier belt can add some personality to a dress.

Probably one of the more difficult to pull off looks... White it out. An outfit this bold needs to be worn with confidence. Be prepared to be traffic stopping. Also be prepared to eat with a bib, or not at all!

Whoever thought that jeans would only get skinnier, you've been proven wrong. This season, be prepared to increase the wiggle room in your bottoms. The dropped-crotch pants are also going to be hitting the ready-to-wear lines more. And what I'm particularly digging... The baggy-meets-skinny jean (seen best on the left). What a fantastic way to mix up a look! Finally, your legs will be able to breath (a huge sigh of relief).

What would be a GStar show without some jackets. I die for the jacket on the left. One rule of thumb to always follow with a peacoat... Pop. That. Collar.

My favourite look of the collection. I have always thought that overalls were out for good. Respectfully I admit... I was wrong! Dead wrong, in fact. These buttoned-up, baggy-legged beauties make me want to dance on the table while belting out Kylie Minogue lyrics.