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The Splash Bleu collection (by Sophie Bille Brahe, as you surely know) came out a few days ago, but I still want to post these damn gorgeous images. Sophie’s inspiration for the collection was David Hockney’s "A Bigger Splash" from 1967. It is an iconic and still modern-looking painting in which water cascades into chaos, as Sophie puts it. Here the jewelry reflects the splash in the most beautiful way.
Long time no see! But I feel inspired for the first time since the outbreak of coronavirus. When it comes to fashion, I mean. And the weather has been damn good, which brings us to the Totême and Matchesfashion collaboration that just dropped. I am fully aware my tone has contained a level of critique towards Totême in some recent posts - calling for the curated Totême of the old days - but I should also give them credit.
This collaboration consists of their most classic pieces; the glorious swimwear, dresses, towels and other things that have formed the basis of my summer wardrobe for years. Elin Kling, the Founder, mentions that the towel was one of their original pieces from the first collection. By now we could call it a modern classic and I have been using mine ever since, every summer, every holiday! Right now I would give anything to be Othilia Simon on the shores of Hyéres! God bless I got my first vaccine today.
Find the collaboration here.
Image courtesy of Totême and Matchesfashion. Photographed by Ben Parks.
The Row have released their Fall 2021 collections and it is exclusively available for pre-oder on their webpage. I am experiencing some technical difficulties, for one reason or another, and I cannot access the trunkshow. Hope you can. But this collection showcases next level comfort worn by the gorgeous Lineisy Montero in these images.
The menswear looks damn good too. In general menswear has been having a moment this season.
Image courtesy of The Row.
Two stunning women, Anna Ewers and Adwoa Aboah, at the backstage of Bottega Veneta Spring 2021. Nice collection - that’s all I have got to say.
But BV is also the brand of the hour, as they quit all social media. And I am not surprised. BV operates in the luxury market and that demands a level of mystery. Difficult to access. Buying something not everyone has. You get it, yes? An essential part of Phoebe Philo’s charm at Céline was the fact her clothing was difficult access, as it was available in physical stores only almost until the very end. And the Céline stores were damn good. Daniel Lee has managed to grow BV quite substantially and the brand is very popular among influencers and the likes on social media, probably, even too popular. I assume their point is cut back on the visibility. I don’t mind to be honest.
Image courtesy of Bottega Veneta.
God bless we have The Row!
Today, when fashion and luxury might seem somewhat unnecessary even, amidst the pandemic, I find it is important to ask yourself (not sure if designers generally think of this?) what kind of clothes make sense. I am definitely in the subtle, make no fuss, wear your clothes like an armor club - and that is what The Row also stand for.
So, my fellow club members and I can either invest in or rediscover a pair of the perfect oversized suit pants from your own closet, and we are all set for 2021.
Image courtesy of The Row.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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!
PF20 collections hit stores despite the coronavirus. Here we have an image from Bottega Veneta’s collection which, obviously, looks pretty on point. This is one of those looks that reminds me of the Phoebe Philo era at Céline. Ohh my those were the days! I would not mind dressing up like this everyday. Mood! View the full collection here.
Image courtesy of Bottega Veneta.
How are you coping during these challenging times?
I am well - healthy and at home in Stockholm. But, I am finding it difficult to understand what we are going through. I try to keep sane with daily long walks and a morning meditation. I am taking it day by day and some days are, for sure, harder than others!
Sweden has a different strategy and approach to the pandemic compared to most other countries. Even though, it is nice to have the freedom that we have, which comes with a level of responsibility, it is hard not to see any progress. We don’t know whether we are waiting for the situation to get better or worse? Hopefully better!
How has the coronavirus influenced your work?
I have been working from home since I came back from Milan Fashion Week on February 23rd, which feels and has been an eternity since. But, work-wise nothing has changed. We work as usual, but from home, which is such an incredible luxury right now. I miss the social aspect of the job, but I have become very good at digital meetings.
Many industries are heavily affected by the coronavirus. How do you think it will affect fashion publishing?
Yes, it is already affecting many aspects of the industry: reduced advertising revenues and reduced sales numbers, since train stations and airports have been shut down. And, from the content point of view, we get fewer news and releases.
Editorials can no longer be produced in the same way. The result of this has instead been an increase in home photoshoot-editorials – I-D and Vogue Italia were quick to produce this type of content early on - and many high-street chains and others within the industry have done the same. The classic way of producing editorials will probably not be the same post Covid-19. Of course, there are many other creative things happening that will have either positive or negative effects, not only on fashion publishing, but on the entire fashion industry. It’s both an exciting and cloudy future we have ahead of us.
Find Elina here.