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Nowhere to go but there’s still pretty things to look at on IG. Some saved images which I love. My girl crush Phoebe also summarizes how I tend to feel these days!
Images: Phoebe Tonkin, Melanie Glass, Sophie Bille Brahe, Emily Weiss, Alexandra Nataf & Mari Giudicelli
The fall of 2020 presents a fashion month unlike any other. The lack of physical shows, however, does not affect my experience, as it is not like I’d usually attend any of the major shows. Therefore, it has been a pleasure to meditate on what brands have come up with amid the pandemic, and there’s been two highlights - Khaite and Prada.
You should check out Khaite’s “multifaceted experience” which, I thought, looked fresh and the soundtrack is spot on. But the Prada SS21 collection was always destined to be a highlight, as it marked the debut of Miuccia Prada and Raf Simon’s creative partnership. The clothes are pared-down and the collection is even better than expected. Both, Khaite and Prada, endorse the idea of uniform dressing and wearing your clothes like an armor, which makes sense to me right now. I want to feel confident and free in whatever I wear.
Image courtesy of Prada.
Checking in to post a couple of pictures. My (corona) life has not been particularly interesting of late; I see friends whenever that is possible and try to squeeze in a pilates class or two every week. In the picture above, you can see the Sanville blouse from Totême, which is the only garment I have bought since last spring. In the perfect world, I’d wear it with those lovely Sophie Bille Brahe earrings (I am saving up for a pair). Also my hair is starting to look more and more brunette and I love it.
Last year, I invested in a nice pair of Céline boots from the Phoebe Philo era. I truly love them and wear them almost daily come winter. But, if I was to buy a new pair this season, I’d consider these beauties from Bottega Veneta. Chic, no?
Lean Boot by BOTTEGA VENETA
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I am just writing this entry to inform you about the ongoing Sophie Bille Brahe trunkshow at Moda Operandi. The new SBB website also looks very on point - and there you can find Sophie’s latest project called Weekend Magazine. Highly recommend!
Image courtesy of Sophie Bille Brahe.
Galerie by The Row is one of my top sources of inspiration. You can click home such a brilliant, highly edited selection of art, furniture and jewelry that maybe 1stDibs can compete. Here’s some of my favorites: Bulgari gold necklace, Pierre Jeanneret High Court “Armchair” and Jean Prouvé Sideboard.
Image courtesy of The Row.
If the recent months have enforced something, the elevated and well-cut wardrobe essentials could not be more relevant. Alas, being trend-driven has not felt right amid the global pandemic. Becoming highly curated in terms of one’s wardrobe choices should be the new standard.
The Row, of course, delivers that sort of exquisite, luxurious clothing which is refined, yet interesting - definitely made for my taste. I don’t feel so bad about spending my money on their pieces, as I know that their pieces will last a lifetime. Finding your taste and sticking to it is the new luxury, would you agree?
Meet BV Point.
The new shoe by Daniel Lee’s Bottega Veneta. It is a very '‘old’ Cêline -esque design, but I don’t mind, as I have really missed this kind of great shoe - chic yet slightly quirky. I know shoes are my downfall. The shoe designer working under Lee, however, happens to be same person, who worked under Phoebe Philo at Céline. Or at least used to be -could anyone confirm this info?
I should also add that the entire Pre-Fall selection of accessories looks pretty delicious. You can pre-order here.
Image courtesy of Bottega Veneta.
Anyone, who has followed me for a few years, would know that I used to really love Totême. And I still do! But what often happens to up-and-coming brands is that, when they begin to scale up, they might not have the time and resources to focus on the essentials; their core and roots. It is too tempting to capitalize on the success, and subsequently, collections grow too big and the quality suffers. You sort of see not every piece has been thoroughly thought-out. That is what also happened to Totême. Though, having said that, I could still find one or two pieces from each collection, which were must-haves, in my opinion.
I would say 40 per cent of my wardrobe is still Totême. Old Totême from a couple of years ago. So the brand still remains as the backbone of what wear on daily basis. I was originally attracted to the brand because it was a niche (fashion niche) brand, which not so many people knew of, and the designs were so good! It represented that woman you see at the airport, who looks so ridiculously chic, but you don’t know which brands she wears.
But I like these new Côte d’Azur summer campaign images, as they have exactly that kind of vibe. Maybe. Hopefully, they will produce more of this kind of images and maintain a sense of niche in the future.
Image courtesy of Totême.
Since I returned from Australia I have had two savings accounts (actually three as it is always a good idea to have a financial buffer): one for future travel and another for Sophie Bille Brahe jewelry. I want one particular diamond earring, but their pearls are also such gems and also a bit more commercial, as the price point is lower. I am currently craving these Notte Grande earrings.
Notte Grande earrings by SOPHIE BILLE BRAHE
Petra wearing the alphabet necklace from Céline.
This Chic Ladies interview is very special, because Petra is the first person I ever met in the world of fashion. Give or take ten years ago. Petra is a Senior Agent and Partner at Agent Pekka and, in my opinion, she is the original style icon in the Finnish fashion scene. She loves all things well made, and her approach to style is modern - a highly curated wardrobe, which consists of special pieces or, in other words, her essentials. As told by Petra:
Tell me about your style. What brands do you wear?
For the past couple years, my style has kind of slowed down, and it is now changing at a slower pace. I guess it’s grown up. I love clothes, so it’s taken a while to learn I don’t have to or want to own everything I love. I think style is something that’s always evolving. It is a part of me representing who I am and who I’ve become. I love going back to pieces I’ve bought years ago. They are memories of life lived, souvenirs from travels, and reminders of perfect summer nights.
I especially love and treasure the pieces I have from Prada, Loewe, Jil Sander, Miu Miu, Max Mara and Céline. My essentials include a couple black dresses from Jil Sander, a couple of silk coats from Prada, a Loewe leather jacket, Miu Miu pants and cardigan, a spring coat from Max Mara, and shirts and a cashmere knit from Céline.
Your work is super inspiring. Could you tell us what you do?
Thank you! I’m a Senior Agent and Partner at Agent Pekka, an illustration agency with offices in Helsinki, Amsterdam, NYC & LA. I’ve been at Pekka from the beginnin. I was the first hire, and we’ve built the agency from a small set of Finnish artists to a global agency with a really good roster and nice local and international clients.
It really is inspiring - I get to work with artists I look up to and see the stellar work they produce coming together.
What I do is mostly emails and calls all day every day. Discussing potential projects with agencies or direct clients and artists, making cost estimates, overseeing projects etc. I’m also involved in non-daily activities like searching for fresh talent, doing sales meetings and building company strategy.
Has COVID-19 influenced your shopping behavior?
Not much. I mean I don’t shop much and when I do I tend to do that abroad or on Vestiaire Collective or eBay. I’m not a great online shopper, as the feel of fabric and how the piece of clothing sits on me means so much.
Dressed in Prada.
What's on your wish list?
Right now, Céline SS2017 coat (look 33), navy ostrich feather dress from Dries van Noten FW2013 and Gervasoni Brass 96 lamp.
Your essential beauty products?
My go-to products are Whamisa Cleaning Water, Whamisa Deep Rich Toner, Whamisa Water Cream and Clarins SPF50 Sun Care Cream. I’ve lately started doing facial Gua Sha and love it. Final essential would probably be lash curlers, and my scent is Tam Dao by Diptyque.
What are you most looking forward to in the post-pandemic life?
I’m lucky to have my family around me, so I’m actually doing okay with the quarantine. However, I can’t wait to go for a long dinner (which will likely end up in a karaoke bar) with my best friends and to eat lunch out!
Sometimes great minds think alike, or that is what I thought, when saw Elin Kling post her gardening inspiration on IG. Actually, I should really blame Charlotte Lewis, whose stories are filled with images from the English countryside. I have also spent a fair amount of time watching Jane Austen films amidst the lockdown. One of the many things I miss from my university years is the beauty of the British countryside. Once the pandemic is over, my first destination will be London, as I really miss my friends and I wish to satisfy my garden fewer. Though, I am not planning on getting that into gardening any time soon - I have spent this week planting trees. Yeah you got it right... the pleasures of country life are vast.
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