Tagged: Coats
Padded x
Are layers the transition between seasons or are they the season, only the number being the decider? After being convinced for years over the importance of the big coat and the big jumper, I’m beginning to think it’s the later that’s more useful – that subtle transformation to come with fluctuating temperatures both outside and in, from t-shirt to adding thin jumper and maybe a shirt, to a blazer or denim jacket to a padded gilet before the final layer and herald of true winter – the thick coat. Once reconsidered as both a coat and a layer, the padded coat’s star quality starts rising exponentially, especially now they’re so lightweight, yet thin and warm.
(All pics Pinterest)
It also helps they hold structural shape. Another point of happy difference. Who knew the anorak would become a vital wardrobe staple?
Laters, Kate x
Street style x
What is it they say…the worse the country is doing, the more fabric is used? It isn’t working for trousers – cropped and ankle grazers are still winning the day – but coats…there’s a whisper on the air regarding coats, and it’s saying length equals elegance equals appealing….
(All pics Pinterest)
Laters, Kate x
Outerlayers x
Trans-seasonal x
So here’s the thing – weather in London, in September – particularly this year – is unpredictable. If the sun does make an appearance there’s the flash of late summer burn, but just as easily the sun can disappear in an instant to be replaced by a cold wind and threatening clouds. What to do? One solution are the 2-in-one coats from Arket. Surprisingly simply yet remarkably flexible they’re an unfussy solution to an autumn – and potentially winter – dilemma.
The clever puffa-slash-underjacket comes in a choice of long sleeves…
(All pictures Arket)
Or vest.
I will be trying both the mens and the womens before making a decision.
Laters, Kate x
Bimba Y Lola x
Soft structure, long lines and great cutting make Bimba Y Lola a go to label for the pieces that matter.
(All pics Bimba Y Lola)
The hardest decision is choice.
Laters, Kate x
Time x
And so it starts..from fancy free summer to rigour and routine with no transition, like an open door has been slammed. Maybe that’s why this coat is so appealing – it shouts attitude, purpose and no nonsense.
Or maybe it’s that I love coats and autumn is the time when the craving is at it’s strongest?
All these are designed by Barbara Bui who combines a Parisian’s eye with a rock chick’s sass.
(All pics from Barbara Bui)
If you can’t escape, embrace.
Laters, Kate x
Crusader x
Light mood, cloudy day: The weather is still struggling to find it’s spring feet but winter wardrobes on the street are slowly transforming. Big note to self was when I saw a girl wearing a black cape similar to this on the tube, worn casually over a chunky black knit, 3/4 length frayed black jeans and ankle boots. I’m now on the lookout for something similar, though hopefully without the £1400 Stella McCartney price tag.
But consideration has to be given to the cut: The shoulders need to have structure, the arm hole should reach almost to the top and the length mustn’t be too short.
(All pics Pinterest)
The hunt is on.
Laters, Kate x
Winter Warmers x
6 Facts…
1. It’s warm enough in London to wear shoes without socks but that doesn’t stop me looking at winter coats and dreaming.
1. I received a beautiful vintage tea-towel in the post today. More info and pics to follow, but thank you Kerry!
3. We have no toilet.
4. Charlie is making paper decorations as I type…but only if I tell him he’s the best cutter in the world. On a regular basis.
5. We’re going to my mother’s for lunch..and to use the facilities..
6. If you’re lucky enough to have any flex in your Christmas budget, Net-a-porter (where all these coats are from) is having the most amazing 50% off sale. Almost makes the prices human…
Laters, Kate x
Blue Collar Worker x
Shrugging on a teddy bear winter coat is the perfect way to embrace the increasingly cutting edge to this colder season.
MiH – The British label based in London, has some of the best – the sort of coats that people can judge you in without knowing you. And get it right.
They don’t shout, instead they gently ooze with knowing cool.
Because good lines and soft textures cleverly jigsawed together make a potent force.
(All pictures from MiH)
Sometimes the greatest power to dazzle is just by the simplicity of what is there.
Laters, Kate x
Maison Bentley Style 