Author Archives: Marcy Swingle

Sul Gi at Chanel Couture

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Sul Gi, an aspiring designer who made quite an impression on Susie Bubble, wore this great vintage-inspired outfit to the Chanel Couture show.
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In the Pink: Anya Ziourova at Chanel Couture

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Crop tops with tails were a popular sartorial choice at the couture shows in Paris. Anya Ziourova wore this version in pink to the Chanel show. The back is even more dramatic - detail shot,...
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Chanel Matriochka Bag, Outside the Couture Show

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Another delicious little detail from the Chanel couture show in Paris: the much-coveted Russian doll bag, the Matriochka, carried by a mother and daughter duo walking into the Grand Palais.
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Helena Bordon at Chanel Couture

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
At the Chanel couture show in Paris, Brazilian Helena Bordon wore a pantsuit with exquisite ruffled sleeves by Sao Paulo designer Reinaldo Lourenço. And what looks like an oversize cologne bottle is actually an ingenious clutch...
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Shades of Blue, Outside Armani Prive

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Another twist on the colorblocked dress, this time in various shades of blue denim, cotton and velvet on a model off duty after the Armani Privé show.
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Miroslava Duma at Dior Couture

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Trendsetter and street style muse Miroslava Duma wore a couple of sportswear-inspired dresses during Paris couture week, including this blue and orange colorblocked Dior dress at the Dior couture show. Note that she pairs it...
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Little Black Dress, Parisian Ball

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
A little black dress is always appropriate when celebrating anything Parisian.
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Fei Fei Sun at Valentino

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Model Fei Fei Sun exited the Valentino couture show in Paris in a chic black and white trench by Phillip Lim.
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Black and White Newsprint Skirt, Parisian Ball

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Another cute look from this weekend's Parisian Ball on Governor's Island: this black and white outfit including a newsprint skirt. The hat and faux pearls are fun and hark back to that other big Governor's...
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Two Girls at the Parisian Ball, Governor’s Island

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
This summer has presented some real sartorial challenges when it comes to outdoor events in NYC. This Saturday's new Parisian Ball on Governor's Island, a big Bastille Day bash complete with vintage carnival rides, started...
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Susie Bubble at Valentino

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
Fashion blogger Susie Bubble always stands out in a crowd. At the Valentino show, she wore Chanel shorts (vintage I think) a colorful print top and chunky heels and headphones. The element that brings it...
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Natalie Joos at Dior

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
One from the archives - I love these layers of colorful silk for summer, seen here on Natalie Joos outside a Dior show. The red lipstick and accessories add extra polish.
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Kelly Moreira at the Grand Palais

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
My friend Claudia of Mode Majeure and I were struck by the beauty of new model Kelly Moreira when we spotted her by the metro station outside the Grand Palais. She had just walked the...
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Caroline Brasch Nielsen at Chanel

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
After walking the Chanel couture show, model Caroline Brasch Nielsen exited in this cool workwear outfit of blue carpenter-style pants and a matching mesh top.
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Simone Marchetti at Chanel

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Marcy Swingle
La Reppublica editor Simone Marchetti was one of the best dressed men at Paris couture, attending the Chanel show in a robin's egg blue suit and polka dot cravat. Perfect for summer, sophisticated enough for...
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