Louis Vuitton Pre-fall 2013

I know it could seem unorthodox of me to post one collection after another, but stay with me here. How could I pass this up? After seeing bright hues for their spring collection, I’m actually refreshed by

Let’s deconstruct the collection’s trends:

• Darker tones, besides black, such as red and navy blue are obviously very common.
• Shoulder pads and boxy upper silhouettes were often used in jackets
• Lace was a commonly used textile. Lace prints, jacquards and debossing techniques on silk twill were all used.
• We can take inspiration from Vuitton's inspiration. 'The Bride Wore Black', a 1968 film by François Truffaut about a widow's revenge, in which she hunts down the five men that made her a widow on her wedding day. She methodically kills each of the five men in different ways. Freaky.

Day

One of the shorter length dress/skirts, this look can be used for day (as well as night). The outfits are simple, with leather on one side and lace jacquard on the other. Look at the shoes! They’re delightful.

 

With a plain black t-shirt and skater skirt, you can get both of the girls looks by switching between a lace jacquard blazer and a feminine leather jacket. If it’s too hot, this statement peter pan bow collar fits the scene perfectly. If you’re too shy of a leather jacket, you can amplify your leather stats with patent leather pumps and a clutch.

Office

Here we have a look that could work for school or the office. Relatively modest and sleek, combining trousers and a lace blazer or coat will be in this Autumn without a doubt.

Here I’ve given you the options of a lace coat or a blazer (happens to have a lace back, but that’s unnecessary for you) with a blue black lace peplum top. Highlight the blue black in your bag or clutch and shoes – particularly if you can incorporate lace here, too. Accessorize with dark drop earrings.

Evening

An evening look, here is a midi-dress featuring a peter pan collar. Over it goes a large, large coat. Again, the shoes are just precious (NB. I might have to pick up a pair similar).

You’ve got a tonne of oxblood pieces from 2012, right? We all do. We can skip the lace, as the lace blend gives the illusion of this tone anyway. I’ve used a shearling bag here as it has both oxblood and black, and to add an interesting textile to the outfit. A chunky coat is featured on the bottom left as you can see. This is more of an adult look, you could wear it out of a night without a doubt.

So what do you think? Too dark and gloomy? Or a grown-up, Wednesday Addams sort of sophistication? Tell me what you think. My next post is ‘How To: Dress for a Plane Flight’. Come back soon.

Source: Style.com

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