Archive for August 2009
designers: chloë sevigny
chloë sevigny is having another moment. she had it once when she was spotted in new york and started modelling and interning with for kim gordon. she then launched her film career with boys don’t cry. after a bit of a lull she moved to the small screen with big love.
soon after she found herself the new face of a Chloé fragrance (the fashion label famous) and the once newyork “it-girl” was suddenly in again.
you rarely get that many chances to be “it”, but she’s done it over and over again.
this fall, she brings something strangely exciting to the menswear table.
her upcoming collaboration with opening ceremony is a bit of paradox. i like some pieces but really hate some pieces.
living in a perpetual summer, people often don’t understand my love for cold wear.
but to me, any anti-cold item is a symbol of a life different from this one.
whilst the hipster lowereastside look isnt something i completely embrace, chloë seems to subtly marry that into a collection that is at once traditional and exciting.
it almost makes me like the fair aisles print. (although to be honest i have a huge soft spot for christmas sweaters)
i have to say. the pieces have to be judged as a whole. otherwise the design aesthetic is a little underwhelming.
meaning look at the pieces in terms of a complete outfit rather than as individual style pieces.
but there is one particular item in this collaboration that excites me beyond excites.
this triumvirate fashion collaboration, between chloë, opening ceremony and classic footwear company bass , is pretty sweet. i think it summarizes the collection pretty well. a mix of alternate culture, fashion forwardness, and good old rugged americana.
plus these shoes are so cheap. i think they’re slated to be around USD $120. (i’m not sure though).
of course they’re limited so.
but seeing those shoes gave me the first fashion chills i’ve had in a long time.
a long time.
(photo credits: opening ceremony and men.style.com)
