I've been playing a bout of shameless favouritism this season in Paris and I'm not afraid to admit it. But like I said before, it would have been a heck of a lot awkward if I showed up and Anthony Vaccarello, a friend of mine who I met randomly on a trip to Dallas many moons ago, had produced a collection that I was not into and would thus have to do awkward smiles and tumbleweed would come blowing in scratching my face with its sharpness. No, that I LOVED his collection was a) a relief and b) a perky brucy bonus as this week I've been roadtesting the jackets out and about to see whether the beautiful cut glass shoulder embellishment would hold up. Answer is a big fat yes, albeit nobody can pat me on the shoulders and say "Good job!" lest they jab their hand (an unlikely event seeing as this blog has gone down a pretty horrible hole of late...).
I did say seeing them in person would make all the difference between seeing some lookbook images given that black, the base colour of most of the pieces is hard to photograph. So in full light, they went out to the shows and so ensued the coos and oohs and aahs... it's almost like "Look into my mirrored shoulders and ye shall be hypnotised!" I certainly don't hold any sort of hypnotic allure so I'm crediting all oohs and aaahs to these giant glass acoutrements...
If I was a braver soul this week and not having lady problems, I'd most definitely be attempting some kind of layering thing with this swimsuit...
I'm sure Anthony will probably get inundated with editorial requests, private orders etc but I am glad that Tommy Ton documented this err slightly sun struck expression along with the jacket for Style.com and that beyond the mannequins and the lookbooks, the jackets take on a life in reality too...even with my lack of feroshness (these jackets require a modicum amount of ferosh!)...
Outside Givenchy wearing another jacket looking a bit crazed...
(Anthony Vaccarello jacket, vintage stripy top, All of the Above sheer top, ostwald Helgason for ASOS leggings, Acne wedges)
Photography by Phil of Street Peeper
In the second to last picture, some cute guy is totally checking you out! ;D
Or maybe its the fantastic jacket!
Posted by: Catleya Alani | 06 October 2009 at 01:57
oh susie you're too modest/hard on yourself! you look FIERCE in these jackets!
Posted by: Elizabeth | 06 October 2009 at 02:02
i always look crazed in photos! either crazed or half asleep. you're lucky to have such a normally photogenic face! in your last post i think, were you wearing two different vaccarello jackets or do they have amazing interchangeable mirrored pieces?
Posted by: dreamy | 06 October 2009 at 02:13
Absolutely wicked & GORGEOUS!!! Love both outfits & shots, especially love the photo with the wistful/sun struck expression...
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | 06 October 2009 at 02:23
WOW. I AM IN LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE WITH ALL OF THOSE JACKETS.
..brb i'm going to go smash up all my mirrors, get a glue gun, and GO TO TOWN on all of my jackets!!!! :)
xx
Ava
http://www.aandhblog.wordpress.com
Posted by: Ava | 06 October 2009 at 02:36
They do look dangerous but so amazing! I love how they resemble ice.
Posted by: Annie Spandex | 06 October 2009 at 02:41
the jackets are fierce!! i love the geometric shapes of the mirrors and i agree they resemble icicles! super cool .
Posted by: char C. | 06 October 2009 at 02:47
The last outfit: AWESOMENESS
Posted by: Jane H. | 06 October 2009 at 02:48
The draping looks sophisticated, & I very much like the contrast between the soft drape and hard glass. I'd be interested to know what the interior finish & seams look like. LLGxx
Posted by: Liberty London Girl | 06 October 2009 at 03:08
OH. MY. GOSH. What can I say? I'm picking my jaw up off the floor after looking at pics of those fabulously ingenious jackets. What is on your head in the last pic? I like. xoxo www.nickiefrye.etsy.com
Posted by: Nickie Frye | 06 October 2009 at 03:27
wow. that jacket's really funky. and your tights, i love them.
xoxo.
Posted by: Yuri | 06 October 2009 at 03:41
your outfits are craazy! i love them!!!
-best stylist of our generation:
Panos Yiapanis
on
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Posted by: S.I.Q. | 06 October 2009 at 03:45
That is a magnificent jacket!
Ps I love your style :D
Posted by: Eliza | 06 October 2009 at 04:48
Ah, I had my eye on those jackets in your previous posts, good to hear more about them! They sure stand out!
Posted by: Kamicha | 06 October 2009 at 06:41
8O !! <- I don't know how well this translates, but that was my face when I caught a glimpse of those fabulous jackets. I WANT!
Posted by: on.n.off | 06 October 2009 at 07:45
Catleya: Maybe he was semi-blinded???
Dreamy: Yes, I was wearing a different jacket in the last two pics... but one of them is the sameo outfit as the pink body one where I'm looking a bit tired....
LGG: It's finished beautifully and I'm glad a few ppl have picked up on that beyond the mirrored embellishments, that they are well made jackets!
Nickie Frye: Just a stripy ribbon!
Posted by: susie_bubble | 06 October 2009 at 07:59
jackets are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I am always blown away by your posts!
Posted by: Renee @ Lala Orange | 06 October 2009 at 09:42
I love the photo Tommy Ton took of you, its like you didn't realise you were being photographed and he's caught you away in your own world. The jackets are pretty fabulous too and I love the way you've styled them.
Posted by: missmilki | 06 October 2009 at 09:56
I need one of those in my life! BBBNANAS!
Big Kiss X
Posted by: Adam | 06 October 2009 at 09:57
The jackets are genius!
But I have to say that on you it looks wearable and very very cool...
http://braids-and-bows.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Nina | 06 October 2009 at 10:03
could you tell me where you bought your ovely bag?
and your outfit is amazing! i am also in love with stripes! amazing -
vintagejesusfashion.blogspot.com
Thanks Lara
Posted by: lara natascha | 06 October 2009 at 10:11
Love the crazed shoot - it's fab!
Posted by: Make Do Style | 06 October 2009 at 11:10
They are beautiful, I love the shoulder details but the cut on the jackets is really impressive too! You look fab as always!
Pearl x
Posted by: Pearl Westwood | 06 October 2009 at 11:26
I have had a serious love affair with shoulder pads for years. Now no shoulder pad will do!
Posted by: Make Believe | 06 October 2009 at 12:24
Susie, as I am sure Steve will tell you, the correct phrase to use is 'Great Job!'. Seriously though, those jackets are amazing.
Posted by: John | 06 October 2009 at 13:45
The jacket is AMAZING! You're one lucky girl, I would give anything to go to Paris Fashion Week! Cool Post! oh, your outfit is incredible, love the combination and the headband! :)
Sincerely Louie, Ciao!
Posted by: Louie | 06 October 2009 at 13:54
you are so fortunate you get all these amazing opportunities! i love the jacket it is very hypnotizing haha!
Posted by: Strutt | 06 October 2009 at 14:37
They are so crazily good...I want...I want...I want!
Posted by: STYLE SCANNER | 06 October 2009 at 14:51
That jacket is AMAZING. I think you might be the only girl I approve leggings on because you know how to style them so well. Sorry I haven't said hello since our countless NYFW run ins but better late than never <3 Hope you're finding a moment to relax and are feeling better.
Posted by: julia | 06 October 2009 at 15:48
The jacket is amazing!!
Posted by: Ashburn Eng | 06 October 2009 at 17:03
jacket jealousy! how i wish i had one, or two, or ALL of those amazing jackets!!
Posted by: Queen of Mayhem | 06 October 2009 at 17:43
Second outfit is fantastic! Love the expression. :)
xx
Posted by: Gem Fatale | 06 October 2009 at 18:16
those jackets are amazing! Wow - so unique and very cool.
Posted by: Becca | 06 October 2009 at 20:03
Jaw Dropping!
Posted by: Yvonne | 06 October 2009 at 21:24
INCREDIBLE jackets! What a style statement...very LUX.
Posted by: LadyLUX.com | 06 October 2009 at 22:43
those jackets are amazing! So is that swimsuit but I, too, am not brave enough to wear it. o_o
Posted by: Lucy | 06 October 2009 at 23:10
hello!
just on the style.com site on the tommy ton street style section and theres a picture of you!
http://www.style.com/trendsshopping/stylenotes/Spring_2010_RTW_Street_Style/
xoxo, becca
Posted by: becca // fashion-train | 07 October 2009 at 00:12
I said GOD DAMN!
Posted by: SarahJayne @ Knockout Vintage Clothing | 07 October 2009 at 00:23
so jealous of:
1. your awsome jackets
2. your crazy clothes
3. THAT YOU WENT TO THE GIVENCHY SHOW??????
!!!!
--caseyy
http://mcscloset.blogspot.com/
Posted by: casey | 07 October 2009 at 02:50
OMG. these jackets are absolutely amazing! how much do they cost?
oh, and is the ostwald hegalson for asos collection still available. love the leggings!
Awsomenest blog ever!
xo Ella
Posted by: Ella | 07 October 2009 at 06:50
Love all the metal plating this season.
Posted by: fashion-able | 07 October 2009 at 10:26
Your jackets are so cool! I would die to have one of them! Great blog ;)
kiss,
www.dimogonda.blogspot.com
Posted by: dimogonda.blogspot.com | 07 October 2009 at 12:50