Ring My Bell

Naturally, the thought of a bell bottom jean might cause one to cringe or bring to mind John Travolta in all of his Saturday Night Fever glory. Although, you must admit, he looks pretty bad ass in this picture.

Though, I have a confession, I just ordered a pair of reissued Levi's from 1974. And yes, they are bell shaped which means I will be ringing (pun intended) in the new year looking real fly.

How will I be wearing them? I plan on using silks, lace, and more modern cuts/fabrics. They will be less Jackson 5 and more Burberry Prorsum Fall 2008. Next level.

$29.98 

Levi's

Burberry Prorsum Fall 2008

Unauthorised Burberry Buttons

Design: Tobias Wong
Client: Self Manufacture
Date: 1999



Tobias handed out hundreds of these pirate Burberry plaid pins at events around NYC. “A year later, in spring 2000, Burberry themselves caught sight of this ’street trend’ and adapted them into their advertising campaign. The buttons were visible in fashion magazines, billboards, and catalogs - a knock-off of a knock-off”.
-Todd Falkowsky

Source: Canadiandesignresource.com



Burberry Advertisement Spring 2000

Power Piece: The Staple Trench

I know, I know, technically it IS still summer and yeah I do live in Houston, Texas... the dirty (hot, hot) South..point is who am I kidding?... We're all totally psyched for Fall!...
New classes, new pressures and new clothes!
Here are a variety of picks for some great trench coat styles at both designer and non-designer prices.

The Classic Trench
Built to be weather practical yet versatile enough for a glamorous cocktail soiree. There are plenty of different styles to differentiate yourself from other trenches.
Here are a few examples from the Fall 2007 Collections:

Philip Lim 3.1


Sonia Rykiel



Dior Homme


Yohji Yamamoto


Wunderkind



Karl Lagerfeld


Betsey Johnson


Salvatore Ferragamo



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Trend to watch for: military inspired trench/pea coats

Valentino



Ralph Lauren


Burberry Prorsum







Although, I do suggest quality when purchasing a staple or a classic such as a trench. Here are some more affordable alternatives.

Forever 21 $37.80- you can make this more interestin by adding fun/vintage buttons.


Forever 21 $34.80


Old Navy $39.50- Spice this baby up with a colored/patterned belt!


Banana Republic $188.00


Juicy Couture $428.00


Mike and Chris $276.00


Find more trench coats at Shop Bop.

Of course this is only an introduction. I will be posting more examples. And for those of you still on the fence about trench coats... perhaps these stylish dudes will help you in your decision making process.