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Lynn Yaeger at Comme des Garcons
One of my favorite fashion writers ever, Lynn Yaeger, stopped for a moment outside the Comme des Garçons show in Paris for a photo. Her pretty and feminine outfit is quietly subversive – that’s a skull and crossbones motif woven into the Fair Isle collar. You can take the girl out of New York….
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Fair Isle Hat, Prince Street, January
For men, a good example of how to wear fair isle and still look cool. Just a little of this whimsical pattern is enough.
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Fall 2010 Trend: Fair Isle
It started last year with Pendleton Meets Opening Ceremony, the collaborative label that appeared on fashion-forward individuals around town. The pops of color and Navajo patterns were a welcome respite from the sea of black and gray clothing last winter. Now patterns have gone viral for fall 2010, the most popular being geometric fair isle patterns, a tongue in cheek reference to the checked and snowflake-patterned L.L. Bean sweaters of the ’80s. This new generation of fair isles takes on intricate patterns ranging from traditional nature themes to abstract cowls and skull patterns.
For reformed preps, the trend is irresistible. Keep in mind that a closet full of monochromatic plain sweaters is going to feel excruciatingly boring by January, so add some jolts of pattern and color to your wardrobe with one or two of these 15 great fair isle sweaters. (more…)
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Williamsburg on a Sunday Afternoon
It’s hard to look hip and stay warm, but if you want to get schooled in how to do it, take a trip out to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Fashion is still on the forefront here, even in freezing temperatures.
A trapper hat and pattern-edged coat summon the great Northwest. Salmon colored pants really make it pop. (more…)
Street Chic: Lafayette and Prince Street, January
When the mercury crept up over 32 yesterday, and New Yorkers emerged from their homes and offices fashionably dressed for the cold. If, like me, you tend to wear the same thing over and over again in cold weather, these looks may give you some inspiration.
December’s Street Chic focused on color, but all black will always be the uniform here. She pairs shiny black leggings with a studded down jacket and lace-up boots. Very on-trend yet very warm and practical. Slouchy knit berets are also a big favorite for women. (more…)
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