French Chic from Les Copains Fall 2016 RTW

Les Copains, the Italian label with a  French name is deep-rooted in its history of luxurious knitwear. This collection serves as evidence. Rich and luxurious textures from the finest textiles came in the form of oversized and asymmetrical "outerwear." Beautifully designed, exquisitely created. Synonymous with knitwear is  the Les Copains elevated level of chic. There is a 1940's elegance present here. It's so very sophisticated and epitomizes femininity. [I love] when designers reference the past but keep the look and feel modern. The wind-blown hair and the layers of sheer work seamlessly with the retro-elegance of Les Copains.

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Canali Menswear Fall 2016

I'm a sucker for anything orange as it is my favorite color, so you know I am loving Canali right now for featuring so much of it! The pops of color came mostly in the neckwear, collar and knitwear departments. The color was a smart complement to the midnight blues, blacks and grays in the collection. [Very] fitted suits in a blue/black check, some double-breasted, and pony skin coats, perfectly tailored, came down the runway in abundance. I liked tucking the sweater in the pant, but be warned, that styling trick works best on the very skinny! I And while I am impressed at some of the sartorial choices and design elements presented, I didn't care for the wide lapels. Canali's creative director Andrea Pompilio is clearly moving the table forward and I say keep it up! 

PS... I really need [want] one of the pony skin coats or jackets...

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