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Marni
Altuzarra
Burberry Prorsum
Fendi
Oscar de la Renta
Gucci
TREND
the
report
defy the dreary onset of winter with a
nostalgic 1960s vibe and bright bursts of
colour, as we pick our favourite A/W14 trends
Words: meLissA emerson
shearling
Coats are always the biggest draw of the A/W14 shows, and this season
didn’t disappoint. Shearling couldn’t resist making a comeback and
showed its versatility in a mix of classic and more creative styles. Burberry,
of course, led the way with heritage pieces in rich tans and beiges, while
a cape casually slung over one shoulder was the ultimate in laid-back luxe.
Moving away from the traditional was 3.1 Phillip Lim, who combined
rich block colours, from cerise to chocolate brown, to form plush
patchwork pieces, while stand-out stand-alones included a lilac wash
jacket. At Altuzarra things stayed neutral, and its off-white, oversized
jackets with leather detail were a less warm and fuzzy side of the trend.
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FEATURE
IS SHE
oLDER THAN
You?
ARE
You
CLoSE?
FEELING
FLuSH?
IS SHE A
FITNESS
FANATIC?
ARE You
AFTER THE
INHERITANCE?
She can run
for the bus…
8. Artisan mixer, £429, Kitchenaid, selfridges.com. 9. pullover, £235, Eric Bompard, eric-bompard.com. 10. padlock key charm,
£95, Burberry, uk.burberry.com. 11. mara Soho diary, £180, Smythson, smythson.com. 12. Santal Royal Eau de parfum, £125,
Guerlain, exclusive to Harrods. 13. Swarovski crystal and pearl necklace, £550, Vicki Sarge for Erdem, erdem.com.
14. All-Year Round Aroma-Reeds collection, £105, molton Brown, Jubilee place. 15. Nike Free 5.0 sneakers, £90, Nike,
net-a-porter.com. 16. Bike, £8,510, Hermès, hermes.com
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siXties
If there was ever an era that fashion couldn’t resist revisiting, it’s the Swinging Sixties.
The decade gave us some of our greatest icons, from Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton, to Jane
Birkin, whose namesake Hermès’ Birkin bag remains fashion legend. Unsurprisingly,
all with their penchant for dramatic luxury, it was Valentino, Louis Vuitton and Gucci
who drew on this theme the most. Gucci’s knee-high boots in python and black patent
toughened up soft ice-cream shades, while supremely soft leather and embellishment
added a touch of 21st-century glamour. A-line mini dresses featured heavily across the
shows; Dsquared² championed the silhouette, but it was Valentino who reigned supreme
with the addition of geometric prints and polka dots.
Gucci
Valentino
Dsquared²
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Matthew WilliamsonLouis Vuitton
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IS
SHE A
RELATIVE?
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To
ImpRESS?
ARE You IN
THE DoG
HouSE?
CAN
SHE
CooK?
IS SHE moRE
GRACE KELLY
THAN GRACE
JoNES?
IS SHE
HIGH
mAINTENANCE?
I’m sure
I will be
She has her
moments
Definitely not,
we’re dating
WHERE TO GET IT
1. Cherry & clove deluxe candle, £120, Jo malone London, Jubilee place. 2. Anya ankle boot, £220, mICHAEL michael Kors,
michaelkors.com. 3. 20-piece gift box, £26, Godiva, Jubilee place. 4. Swarovski crystal-embellished hair comb, £445, Jennifer
Behr, net-a-porter.com. 5. Travel brush set, £89, Bobbi Brown, Canada place. 6. Riva diamond cluster cuff, £2,500, monica
Vinader, Jubilee place. 7. Black suede and gold pumps, £635, Gianvito Rossi, shoescribe.com.
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FASHION
The Row
Paul Smith
1205
1205
TREND
Guy Laroche
Jil Sander
normcore
It’s no longer enough to stand out in the crowd; you have to do it while
simultaneously blending in. Contradictory? Confusing? Welcome to the
world of fashion. This the logic of the Normcore trend, which is rapidly
moving beyond buzzword status; the A/W14 shows were big on this pared-
back approach, which advocates a neutral palette, often head-to-toe in one
colour and minimal fuss, allowing the shapes and cut of the clothing to
take centre stage – think androgynous suiting, polo-necks and a wilful lack
of embellishment. Simple, chic polo-necks featured at Guy Laroche and
in the relaxed dresses at No.21, while Jil Sander, always one for masterful
minimalism, was in fashion heaven with simple two-piece suits.
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FASHION
Valentino
Altuzarra
Chanel
Fendi
Giambattista Valli
Peter Pilotto
Roksanda Ilincic
Brights
Is it just us or does Spring/Summer seem to have come a little early this year? Refusing
to stick to winter’s usual dark colour palette, this season, designers left a dazzling trail of
colour all the way from New York to Paris. Chanel’s supermarket shoppers took to the
aisles in brightly coloured coats of yellow, green and orange, all sporting a visible lining
of geometric shapes, while Roksanda Ilincic and Peter Pilotto followed suit with bold
technicolour shapes, mother-of-pearl embellishment and heavy, ribbed knits – be warned,
this trend is not for the faint of heart.
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DECEmBER 2014
FEATURES
020 | Breaking barriers
An artist tipped for the top
034 | Gift guides
Play the gift game and
discover what to buy for
him, her and colleagues
048 | Hello sunshine
Christian Bale on yet
another challenging role
070 | Body beautiful
Ambitious personal training
with No.1 Fitness
079 | Who do you think you are?
How a Facebook post can
get you fired and lessons on
personal branding
082 | It’s beginning to look a lot
like a disciplinary
Get through the office
party with both your job
and dignity intact
100 | Weird food trends of 2014
From bars in toilets to the
new superfoods, the hottest
foodie trends of 2014
REGULARS
012 | Contributors
014 | Editor’s letter
017 | The agenda
FASHION
041 | Chalet girl
Hit the slopes with
Net-a-Porter’s
chic winterwear
043 | Style him
044 | Rock the casbah
Suit up and try something
new this season
053 | Scarlet woman
Paint the town red
this December
055 | Style her
056 | Belle of the ball
‘Tis the season to make an
entrance with impressive
floor-length couture and
sparkling adornments
BEAUTY &
GROOMING
047 | Well groomed
065 | Beauty news
066 | The powder room
068 | Beauty hotlist
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Jacket, £625, and skirt, £260, both Emporio
Armani (armani.com). Blouse, £299, Issa at
The Shop at Bluebird (theshopatbluebird.com)
ATTRACTmonochrome is anything but boring
– this month, we eschew colour for one
of fashion’s strongest pairings
PhotoGrAPher: rAcheLL smith
styList: nAtALie reAd
opposites
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