Paris Fashion Week SS 2017

After A Show, Paris, October 2016.

London Fashion Week SS 2016

After A Show, London, September 2015.

Gorgeous outfit: those wide leg leather pants are so good!

Recreate her look (kind of):

Vince leather front seam culottes, Adam Lippes cropped leather wide leg pants, Ulla Johnson Suede Ozra wide-leg pants, Helmut Lang cropped leather wide leg pants, or Saint Laurent High-Waist leather culottes

New York Fashion Week SS 2016....Sofie

Sofie Valkiers of Fashionata, before Tommy Hilfiger, NYC, September 2015.

New York Fashion Week SS 2016....Maria

Angolan model Maria Borges, after Diane von Furstenberg, NYC, February 2015.

Perfection. Just the right combination of sporty, retro cool. Also love Maria's hair cut! 

Recreate Maria's look (kind of):

Plaid shirt - R13 Slim Boy plaid flannel shirt, Madewell Ex-boyfriend shirt in emmett plaid, J.Crew Shrunken boy shirt in red weekend plaid, Marc Jacobs button front plaid shirt, Hilfiger Denim Synthia boyfriend shirt, Rails Hunter Button Down shirt, Reclaimed Vintage brushed check shirt, or R13 Zipper Back Japanese plaid shirt

Black denim shorts - Frame Denim Le cutoff shorts, Paige Denim Margot shorts, Madewell High Riser stretch-denim shorts, One Teaspoon Harlet High Waisted shorts, or Joe's Jeans The Charlie High Rise shorts

Paris Fashion Week AW 2015....Natasha

Natasha Goldenberg, after Dries Van Noten, Paris, March 2015.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2015

Before A Show, Tuileries, Paris, March 2015.

New York Fashion Week SS 2015

After A Show, NYC, September 2014. 

Heck yeah to the vintage denim jacket. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Denim jacket: AG Nancy Denim jacket, ASOS Denim jacket in mid vintage wash, Current/Elliott The Oversized Trucker jacket, Current/Elliott Rocky Mountain Trucker denim jacket, Topshop tall denim jacket, or Paige Denim Heidi denim jacket

Plaid shirt: ASOS Red brushed check shirt, Joe's Jeans Mischa double woven plaid shirt, Etoile Isabel Marant Upton plaid linen shirt, or Topshop longline checked shirt

Paris Fashion Week SS 2015....After Kenzo

The modern combover(!), after Kenzo, Paris, September 2014.

Plaid button-down shirt.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Rails Hunter button-down shirt, Splendid Hayes plaid cotton shirt, Paige Denim Trudy shirt, Topshop longline checked shirt, ASOS Checked shirt with embroidered yoke, Raquel Allegra plaid tab-sleeve shirt, or R13 Distressed plaid cotton shirt

New York Fashion Week AW 2014....Margaret

Margaret Zhang of Shine by Three, before A Show, NYC, February 2014.

Love this layered look on Margaret. Have a pretty summer dress you are desperate to wear and don't want to wait until next year? Layer it over a fine-knit turtleneck sweater, add a shirt around your waist and top with a winter coat. Add knee boots and a tote to complete the look. 

New York Fashion Week AW 2014....Emma

Danish model Emma Oak, after A Show, NYC, February 2014.

Need further inspiration on ways to wear plaid this season? Wear with skinny leather trousers and a shearling coat like Emma. 

Recreate Emma's look (kind of):

Plaid shirt: Equipment Signature plaid print washed-silk shirt, Elizabeth and James Carine embellished plaid shirt, ASOS shirt in brushed check with PU collar, Rag & Bone The Leeds shirt, River Island checked shirt, Madewell flannel ex-boyfriend shirt, or Topshop oversized checked shirt

Skinny leather pants: Rag & Bone/JEAN The leather skinny pants, J Brand Super skinmy leather pants, or Acne Studios Close stretch-leather skinny pants

New York Fashion Week SS 2015....After The Row

After The Row, NYC, September 2014.

Gorgeous ruffle detailing on her pants (they remind me of these trousers worn by Samantha Traina) and beautifully styled with the plaid shirt and sweet Tabitha Simmons flats.

Recreate her look (kind of):

Plaid shirt: Michael Michael Kors plaid shirt, MiH Jeans The Oversized plaid shirt, New Look check print shirt, Vince leather trim plaid shirt, or Equipment Reese print silk shirt

Ruffle trousers: Simone Rocha ruffled trousers

Tabitha Simmons Hermione velvet point-toe flats, Jimmy Choo Blanch point-toe flats, or ASOS Let's Roll ballet flats

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Ece

Stylist/Creative Consultant, Ece Sukan, NYC, September 2013. 

Love this sheer plaid on plaid look on Ece! 

Recreate Ece's look (kind of):

Plaid goodness: Zimmermann Good Love Shirtdress, Rachel Comey Chernist dress, Topshop red mix and match check shirt, Etoile Isabel Marant Vanessa checked cotton dress, Haute Hippie Jillian Plaid asymmetric dress, Preen Line Margaret embroidered tartan jacket, Mango checked shirt, Ella Moss Paige top, ASOS culottes in plaid check, BB Dakota Collective Addis plaid top, or 6397 oversized plaid shirtdress

Sandals: Saint Laurent lizard-effect leather sandals, Sola Sana Ara single band sandals, Alexander Wang Talis flat sandals, Pieces Carla black leather sandals, or Barneys New York double strap flat sandals

Paris Fashion Week AW 2014

Before A Show, Paris, March 2014.

Mixed prints and cropped jeans! 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Print sweatshirt: Lulu & Co Polka-dot sweatshirt,  Topshop palm sweat, Jack Wills Liberty print sweatshirt, 3.1 Phillip Lim embroidered organza sweatshirt, or Cedric Charlier Printed sweatshirt

Plaid shirt: Band of Outsiders Plaid shirt, Topshop oversize check shirt, Alice + Olivia Piper button down shirt, ASOS shirt in traditional check, Capulet plaid shirt or Etoile Isabel Marant Upton plaid shirt

Cropped jeans: Current/Elliott The Boyfriend Jeans, AG Adriano Goldschmied Ex Boyfriend jeans, or Stella McCartney Tomboy distressed boyfriend jeans

London Fashion Week AW 2014....Madi

Australian model Madi Fogg (Premier), after Richard Nicoll, London, February 2014.

I think Madi said that she was scouted in Aus two weeks before walking the shows in London!

Recreate Madi's look (kind of):

Joggers: Topshop leather joggers, Vince Wrap Seam leather pants, A.L.C. Tony leather pants, Lot 78 Leather track pants, Rag & Bone/JEAN Pajama pant, or Hide Eva loose pants in leather

Plaid shirt: Alice + Olivia Piper button down shirt, Etoile Isabel Marant Upton shirt, Topshop Oversize check shirt, or Madewell Ex BF flannel plaid boyshirt

Parka: ASOS Drape front parka, Topshop Lightweight Khaki parka, or DKNY long sleeve zip anorak

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Preetma

Market Editor WSJ, Preetma Singh, after Diesel, NYC,September 2013.

A beautiful way to combine check + floral for spring: layer a plaid shirt under a pretty sheer top. 

Recreate Preetma's look (kind of):

Check shirt: Equipment Brett plaid silk shirt, Topshop Mix Gingham shirt, ASOS Bright check shirt, Just Female checked shirt, Etoile Isabel Marant Upton plaid shirt or Band of Outsiders Plaid easy shirt

Topshop Mono floral wrap blouse, Biyan Semonlina lace blouse, Tory Burch Jillian tunic (not sheer but it has the same pretty tones as Preetma's look),Yigal Azrouel lace check print top or Balmain printed linen-jersey top (these combine floral + check)

Rag & Bone/JEAN boyfriend jeans, Ksubi The Boyfriend jeans or Current/Elliott The Boyfriend jeans

Paris Fashion Week AW 2013....Elisa

Stylist Elisa Nalin, Tuileries, Paris, March 2013.

Colour + plaid = gorgeous.

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Tian

Chinese model Tian Yi, after Diane Von Furstenberg, NYC, February 2013.

An idea for those coping with the cold in the US at the moment: add some colour to your outfit by layering socks (or legwarmers) over your tights like Tian has done. 

Recreate Tian's look (kind of):

Topshop emerald slinky ankle socks, Wolford Velvet 66 socks, or Stance Athletic electric palms socks

Plaid shirt: Madewell Ex BF Flannel plaid boyshirt,  Alice + Olivia Piper button down shirt, Etoile Isabel Marant Upton plaid shirt or ASOS shirt in classic plaid check

Alexander McQueen The Heroine tote

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Caroline

Caroline de Maigret, before Rodarte, NYC, September 2013.

Recreate Caroline's look (kind of):

Mix & match prints with a plaid shirt and print clutch. Plaid shirt: Current/Elliott The plaid shirt, ASOS shirt in classic plaid check, Splendid Snowpeak plaid button down shirt, J.Crew Garnet Flame plaid shirt, Frank & Eileen Barry plaid shirt, or Band of Outsiders plaid shirt