Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Lina

Chinese model Lina Zhang (Elite London), after Chalayan, Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Lina's look (kind of):

Three Floor Field Trip parka or PJK Patterson J.Kincaid Caprice jacket with removable vest, (these two jackets have the same feel as Lina's jacket/fur gilet combination), Thakoon Addition drawstring trench coat, Topshop army jacket with detachable Mongolian shawl, ASOS Khaki Army jacket with detachable fur trim

Splendid heavy weight leggings, Paige Denim Verdugo skinny pants, Topshop black heavy weight leggings, or French Connection leggings

MM6 Maison Martin Margiela lace up puffy sneakers, Adams spike sneaker, Converse x Missoni Chuck Taylor high-tops or Nike Blazer mid leopard print sneakers

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Jac

Polish model Jac (IMG), after Elie Saab Couture, Paris, July 2012.

p.s. Have you seen the amazing illustrations by Danny Roberts for IMG's show package? So brilliant. Danny is insanely talented. Check out the video and illustrations here.

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Before Stephane Rolland

Before Stephane Rolland, Paris, July 2012.

Yesterday, when it was teaming with rain here in London, I saw 3 separate girls wearing army jackets/anoraks over dresses and thought they looked great. Inspired by their looks, I decided to post the photos of this girl and Jac (see post above) from couture in Paris....both wearing an army jacket in very different ways. If you don't already have one in your wardrobe, vintage/charity stores always seem to have a few in stock (there is one vintage shop in the Marais in Paris which always seems to have a couple available).

Recreate her look (kind of):

Paul & Joe Sister Spinner cotton-twill jacket, Topshop Army shirt jacket, Etoile Isabel Marant Alan jacket, Topshop khaki army jacket or Thakoon Addition Flower camo utility jacket (for those who want pretty + gritty)

BB Dakota Macyn lace skirt, ASOS Dress Gallery lace skirt, Club Monaco Julie silk lace skirt or Magda Berliner lace ribbon skirt

Topshop Sparkle Flower loop earrings, Bauble Bar Iced Rose drops or Marni Figurine and crystal drop earrings

Balenciaga bag, See by Chloe Bunny keychain, or  Gucci faux patent leather parrot keychain (he reminds me of one of the parrot characters out of Rio!)

London Fashion Week AW 2012....Edda

Edda Oscars, Somerset House, London, February 2012.

Recreate Edda's Look (kind of):

Boy. by Band of  Outsiders cotton jacket, Textile Elizabeth and James Robinson parka or Free City Sun Sparrow LNL jacket

American Apparel denim shorts, Ksubi Alberceque cut-off denim shorts, Blank Denim semi fitted shorts or Topshop Moto high waisted hotpants

T by Alexander Wang classic t-shirt or ASOS Forever t-shirt