DROP 17 | A TRUE VINTAGE GEM

Thierry Mugler was and is known for a dramatic statement piece, with some unexpected detail. Here it is an incorporated vest creating a classic, structured and figure-hugging garment, that can be styled in an array of ways. One is to keep it all buttoned up, very proper, just showing a small part of the vest, maybe even paired with a white shirt.
Another is to just let the vest show, like a crop top, when wearing the jacket open. Therefore, it is just perfect for business occasions or casual events.

YSL is one of the brands which manages to consistently serve looks and rarely had one bad collection. One of the pieces responsible for the brands’ success might be this leather skirt. Ending around the knees, with all the zippers decorating the leather skirt it goes from onservative to a cool-girl aesthetic. Due to the zippers at the front, coming up from the hem, the skirt can be opened or closed to the wearers liking and showing off some leg.

Lanvin created this cocktail dress back in the 80s loaded with signifiers of the time. The ruffled sleeves and slight balloon-shaped skirt are paired with a square neckline. The 80s are present, without the over-the-top drama the decade has been so well known for. Buy one get one free never is something we will never promote here, except when we find a piece like this. The dress look is actually an illusion. The ensemble consists of a skirt and a Crop top, joined by buttons at the waist. Perfect for the post-Christmas time the bottom half can be worn as a sexy wrap skirt and the top can easily carry over to the summer with a skirt or pants. This particular garment could be imaged at the cast of Dynasty, may it be the original from the 80s or the new version currently on air – it stood the test of time.

Over the last couple of seasons brown made a comeback and clearly is a go-to staple by now. Here it is one of the warmest chocolate browns, looking even softer due to it being suede leather. The pants are straight-cut and decorated with small buckles, for a more interesting look.

The thing Vuitton does best are classic travel pieces. In this case, a soft trunk made of bright green Epi Leather. Epi is one of the genius inventions of the Maison, a structured leather that is very durable – perfect for pieces that are made to withstand friction and weather. This model is called Sirius and over the years has been produced in an array of sizes, colors and materials – something that cannot be missed for anyone wanting to travel in style.

Today the brand Chantal Thomass is known for luxurious and delicate lingerie. Back in the 60s, the founding days of the brand, they focused on ready-to-wear. It took them another 15 years to put a focus on lingerie. But from day one on the garments were sexy and sensual and rich in detail, featuring ribbons or flounces, made of high-quality materials.

This example comes with boning and a body-hugging silhouette. The strings of shimmering, black pearls are not only beautifully contrasting the dark red velvet but also give the dress a more sensual appearance. The dress from the 1980s is clearly referencing lingerie and is even for today very sexy.

To avoid a fashion faux pax many rely on black, white and beige when getting dressed. Sporting vibrant colors, like this bright magenta, seem too scary. But there is a very easy solution, to not look like a cartoon character: go for a classic cut. This YSL Rive Gauche statement coat does this expertly. The clean lines balance out the bright colors and create a coat, that can accompany you for many seasons to come, without looking dated.