fashion by the pound
Fashion magazines have been my obsession from the time I was in high school. It started with Seventeen. Phoebe Cates was on the cover and the pounds since then would confound a structural engineer. August has always been my favorite month (birthday month and the best fall fashion magazine month of the year!) and as I set off for my long awaited family vacation, I just about broke baggage restrictions on our flight and had to be instructed by the flight attendant to lighten my load before I took out the woman in row 19C as I lifted my “carry-on” over her head.
Magazines are my visual inspiration – I look at everything from the typeface and layout to the clothing and articles. The actual merchandise is out of my price range but the shapes, colors, textures, and proportions will influence my decisions. There are plenty of things I disregard either from the impractical nature or the fact that I’ve been there and done that, but each season I will come away with what I deem relevant.
Here’s my briefing of Fall’s Fashion Newsstand. (I’ve chosen 5 subjects from 3 magazines with some extras and then some notable ads.)
Vogue
The Calvin Klein Coat Page 413
Seizing the Daypage 667 – Diane von Furstenberg on Aging, Style and Inner Confidence
Dark Horse Spread Page 768 – featuring blanket coats & wraps with Karlie Kloss (loving the double page spread 768 -769 with the red strapless Zac Posen dress)
Street Smart Page 612– the new visionaries of fashion who are changing the landscape of how we view this industry
Fit to be Tied Page 656 – the scarf as the new necklace
****one extra – Fashion Moment Vogue in Paris “Fine Feathers” – these are the images that inspire me – pure theatre but sublime!
The New York Times Fashion Issue
Where the Wild Things Are Page 124 – Leopard Prints
Single Earrings Page 116 – finally my single earring collection has purpose!
The Real Deal Page 236 – Loulou de la Falaise, muse to YSL, an example of what and who inspire designers
Invasion of the Flats Page 184 – the power is no longer in the height of your heel (thankfully!)
Brunch at Tiffany’s Page 204-206 – the iconic brand goes more boho, and I love it!
****one extra – The Genius Next Door Page 212 – Sarah Burton’s conjures up the dark side of McQueen proving nice girls can finish way ahead
Bazaar
The Well Spent $ Page 340 – loving the charcoal cream and jade color story and easy to incorporate into your fall wardrobe
The Look – Cozy Knits, Midi Skirts, Camel Coats and Chunky Heels Page 368 – this page is very doable for fall – all items are sensible and can stand the test of time.
The List – Ten Key Pieces Page 245 – for me this list is about The Stacked Heel Bootie, The White Coat, The Fit & Flare Military Coat – and I love the panther ring from Cartier (panther jewelry is hot so look in your mother or grandmother’s jewelry box for some vintage panther!)
Fabulous at Every Age Page 458 – Joe Fresh blouse in snake print
Marc & Sofia The Dream Team Page 606 – when friendships in fashion are the real deal
***one extra ~ Is Your Green Juice Making You Fat? Page 522
2 Comments
A summary of the summeries at the end of the summer – I love it.
You are telling my story! I would eagerly wait each month for Vogue to arrived on newsstands and walk to the drug store and use my babysitting money to get the latest issue. The September was ALWAYS the icing on the cake. To this day, all magazines (fashion and home particularly) are inspiration to me. I will be very sad when the physical hard copy goes away. Great post!
Karen
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