Paris Fashion Week SS 2016....Daiane

Brazilian model Daiane Conterato, after Haider Ackermann, Paris, September 2015

New York Fashion Week SS 2016....Gilda

Gilda Ambrosio, after Tommy Hilfiger, NYC, September 2015.

Utility/Cargo pants. Unearth them from the back of your wardrobe (they seem to make a comeback every few years. I still have a pair of Punk Royal cargo pants from back in the day!) and style with a tee, overshirt and statement chain necklace like Gilda. 

Recreate Gilda's look (kind of):

Olive green tee - Frame Le Boxy Epaulette tee, T by Alexander Wang classic jersey t-shirt, Sacai Star Eyelet t-shirt, NLST classic t-shirt, or Majestic t-shirt

The Great The Slouch Armies twill tapered pants, Rag & Bone Relaxed fit cargo pants, Citizens of Humanity Vintage surplus pants, J. Crew Patchwork cotton-twill straight-leg pants, Current/Elliott The Crossover pants, Givenchy Cargo trousers, Free People Crop cargo pants, Sea Lace combo cargo pants, or NLST relaxed fit cargo pants

New York Fashion Week AW 2015

Before A Show, Lincoln Centre, NYC, February 2015

The Blanket Scarf......those beautiful muted colours soften her edgy leather pants and knee boots. 

Recreate her look (kind of):

Blanket Scarf: Theory Saiome plaid scarf, Liquorish Oversized blanket Wrap check scarf, Faribault Woolen Mills Huntley throw coat, Rag & Bone Reversible merino wool wrap, Nordstrom Plaid Blanket wrap, Burberry Prorsum Colorblock fringed felt poncho, From The Road Khullu scarf or Eileen Fisher soft wool plaid poncho

London Fashion Week AW 2014....Binx

American model Leona Binx Walton, after A Show, London, February 2014.

Recreate Leona's look (kind of):

Faux shearling coat: No.21 Casire oversized faux shearling coat, Elizabeth and James Iris faux shearling coat, Michael Michael Kors faux shearling coat, Topshop shaggy oversized coat, or Unreal Fur De-Fur coat

Gucci horsebit loafers, or Topshop snaffle loafers

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2014....Meruyert

Meruyert Ibragim, publisher of Buro 24/7 Kazakhstan, before Chanel Couture, Paris, July 2014.

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Josephine

Danish model Josephine Skriver, after Honor, NYC, September 2013.

Recreate Josephine's look (kind of):

Tank: Wilt Shrunken boyfriend tank, T by Alexander Wang classic tank with pocket, Saint Grace Bandit tank, Splendid Vintage Whisper tank, ASOS Tank with drape armhole, or Madewell Draft tank

Denim shorts: J Brand 1046 Low Rise Cut Off shorts, Rag & Bone/JEAN The Mila shorts, One Teaspoon Hendrix Bandit shorts, ASOS Easy Denim short in Indigo, or J.Crew distressed denim shorts

Proenza Schouler The PS1 Large leather satchel

Studded booties: Iro Kim Studded boots,  Bertie Punk Rock studded biker boot, or Chloe studded ankle boots

New York Fashion Week SS 2014....Joanna

Joanna Hillman, Style Director Harper's Bazaar US, NYC, September 2013.

Fabulous colour combination for summer (and a fabulous biker jacket)....

Recreate Joanna's look (kind of):

Orange mini skirt: Lisa Perry Space skirt, Nonoo Alicia flared skirt,  Kenzo pleated neoprene skirt, ASOS mini skirt with centre front wrap detail, or Joseph Marina mini skirt

Pumps: Sam Edelman Okala kitten heel pumps, Alexander Wang Stingray-effect pumps, Helmut Lang Silt point-toe pumps, or Steven Caydence ankle strap pumps

New York Fashion Week AW 2014....Gabriela

Gabriela Grskovic, before Philosophy, NYC, February 2014.

Gabriela's look feels just about spot on for the weather in London right now: jeans + a slouchy winter coat + a crisp white shirt.

Recreate Gabriela's look (kind of):

By Malene Birger Fiurica oversized coat, Topshop check mohair blanket coat, Whistles wrap belted coat, or Helmut Lang Meta long coat

Boyfriend jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN Boyfriend jeans, Goldsign Mr Right jeans, Marc by Marc Jacobs cropped boyfriend jeans or Ksubi The Boyfriend jeans

Two-tone flats: Rochas two-tone smoking slipper, Miu Miu pointed leather brogues, G.H. Bass & Co Enfield oxford or Miu Miu Asymmetric cap toe loafer

p.s. I scaled a very icy snow bank to photograph Gabriela.... this fashion month was full of challenges (and lots of things that provoked full-circle eye-rolls from me ;)

Paris Fashion Week SS 2014....Carla

Argentine model Carla Ciffoni, after Acne, Paris, September 2013.

Hair inspiration for the New Year: a heavy fringe!

Recreate Carla's look (kind of):

T by Alexander Wang classic racer-back tank, Monrow Slubby oversize tank, Haute Hippie layered back tank, ASOS tank with drape armhole, or Helmut Lang Voltage fine-knit tank

Chain necklace: Topshop silver curb chain choker, ASOS vintage style chain necklace, Fendi leather and silver-tone necklace, 1AR by Uno Aerre silver classic chain necklace, All Saints Soraiya necklace or Ali NY silver Queens necklace

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012....Irina

Model and musician Irina Lazareanu, before Chanel, Paris, March 2012.

Recreate Irina's super cool look (kind of):

Juicy Couture sharp shoulder blazer, BB Dakota Zane faux leather lapel blazer, Bop Basics black Tuxedo jacket or Boy. by Band of Outsiders leather trimmed blazer

Dannijo Celia necklace, Roberto Cavalli gold and silver chain necklace,  Topshop Falling Disc Chandelier necklace or Topshop Drape choker necklace

Bob basics lace fedora, Rag & Bone porkpie hat or Gucci straw boat hat