I love a posh sweatshirt. Excellent go-anywhere credentials, and the epitome of Casual Glamour. The latest addition to my collection is this gorgeous midnight velvet number by Les Chiffoniers. Beautiful isn't it? (here's the link to it online, but be warned - it's nearly sold out). I never thought I'd see myself in textured sportswear, that Juicy Couture tracksuit/abomination put me right off, but fashion moves in mysterious ways. And this velvet top is so slinky. Here I am sporting the usual 'I hate having my photo taken' expression, right after the Margaret Howell show at London Fashion Week. I'm also wearing the old Liberty Print Nike Air Max and carrying Boden's Chelsea bag. One of my friends joked that they might not let me into London Fashion Week with a Boden bag, but this lovely inky patent leather number is very chic and if it's good enough for Helena Christensen... Let's have a closer look:
Trainer gazing. |
After this impromptu photoshoot with my lovely friend Dvora, I nipped across to the Whistles spring/summer 2013 press day, where I was immediately drawn to this super-soft, leather sweatshirt. I never thought I'd wear a leather sweatshirt but...sorry is this getting a bit repetitive?
Jane Sheperdson was there too. We had a chat, she's absolutely lovely. Charming and talented. The CEO of Whistles told me that after four years with the company, she's finally got the collection where she wants it. And I have to agree, this is one of the strongest ranges yet. There's an excellent interview this with JS on The Business of Fashion website this week.
Jane Sheperdson. |
Something Sheperdson said really struck a chord with me: 'We identified that there was a gap in the market for grown-up fashion; for contemporary, effortless, laid back fashion —not classic. There were a lot of people in that premium price point that were doing classic things already.'
Another fan of Casual Glamour.
PS The shiny bag was a present from Boden, and now you all think I'm really ungrateful.
Liking the leather sweatshirt - very beat.
ReplyDeleteIf men sweat, gentlemen perspire and ladies glow, shouldn't they be called glow shirts?
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Grey Fox
A man searching for style in middle age
Always love a sweatshirt though I'm not sure if I'd be happy in velvet... It's funny, I don't really seem to find things at Whistles which really make me swoon - maybe I'm not looking often enough. xo
ReplyDeleteLove your look. I'm not a sweatshirt person, but your stylish number may make me reconsider my stance.......if I had less natural padding. Bisous
ReplyDeletemmm, velvet... am about to make a red velvet skirt - wish me luck!
ReplyDeleteI wish I was a trainer gal because they're amazing! Loving the sweatshirt, too!
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy, and I love the term "casual glamour". You look fabulous and inspire me to shop for something velvet today.
ReplyDelete"Casual glamour," yes! I think you've achieved it in your ensemble. Ms. Sheperdson GETS it! Grown-up, contemporary, effortless, laid-back fashion, yes! More of that, please.
ReplyDeleteLove the term "Casual Glamour" - in an effort to figure out my style post accident my friends and I came up with "Smart Casual" .... I'm going off to check out that site; a velvet sweat shirt - would be a great way to give a little push to my smart casual ... thanks for always sharing brilliant finds! and your photos look great!! xo HHL
ReplyDeleteNo band around the waist - a better line and perfectly comfortable.
ReplyDeleteHi my dear-I adore your velvet top and Boden bag, they are perfect Autumnal pieces that look amazing-as do you, you really look lovely in photos you mustn't worry!! Loving the leather sweatshirt too-like you say, Whistles has really evolved and have some totally fab items xxx
ReplyDeleteOne upon a time I had a velour sweater...really more of a sweatshirt. Comfy.
ReplyDeleteI have to add, I love your hair color!
Yay! We're both rocking velour tops this week. Your's is a gorgeous colour. x
ReplyDeleteMy ballet class friends and I are always talking about creating casual glamour looks. It is perfect for my lifestyle at work, groceries, going to class, and shoppping on the weekends. Of course where I live in Nike town most men, women, and children all dress alike in jeans and sweatshirts. I like to step it up at least ten notches and create something more elegant yet in the realm of casual. It is a challenge!!
ReplyDeleteLooking VERY gorgeous may I say TNMA!! Love the velvet sweatshirt - I have bought a grey one with sequins (M & S) and love it.. and funnily enough was just looking at the Boden Chelsea bag this morning in a catalogue they sent me and thinking 'Hmmm, that's nice'.... X
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xo
janet
Making me wish I saved a cashmere sweatshirt I had in the early '90s!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous! How I covet that sweater. Outside my price range so all for the best that it's sold out.
ReplyDeleteThe sweatshirt and the bag match well together. Somehow - you remind me of Twiggy ( = compliment )!
ReplyDeleteI love the sweatshirt! What a gorgeous colour! And too late - it's already sold out!
ReplyDeleteWonderful. James Perse is sort of a god of the high concept sweatshirt, right? But yours goes on beyond...
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