Last month in somewhat of a surprise at Dover Street Market in London, Patti Smith and PJ Harvey joined Ann Demeulemeester in celebrating the release of the beautifully bound visual history book of the designer’s work. Three brilliant women who happen to be friends, they have all occupied cultural space with impunity. During a particular period of my life I identified with all of them. I could not believe that they were all in the same room together.
At the event, Patti Smith who wrote the forward to the book and who has been an important influence for the designer performed an impromptu set and read some excerpts. Although frequently mentioned in the same sentence when speaking of icons of punk, this was the first time that PJ Harvey and Patti Smith had ever performed together. The unifying thread(s) among the three was that they were all dressed in Demeulemeester’s iconic monochrome designs, an aesthetic my readers now know is the foundation of my wardrobe: white shirts, black boots, a perfect jacket and the juxtaposition of masculinity and femininity. So I am inspired by this event to write a series of posts honoring each of these three iconic girls.
See my Pinterest Board “Three Iconic Girls” for photos and clothes
This week’s post will highlight the woman who brought them together: Ann Demeulemeester. Ann Demeulemeester likes to say she designs for the “urban poetess”. I love her clothes because they meet all the criteria for my look; edgy but refined, tough and sweet, hard and soft, and “accidentally” sensual and romantic. Demueulemeester always creates an authentic woman infused with personal strength
I have pretty much the same criteria for clothes, and I one how you explained it! 🙂
I am checking out your blog Hayley, I bet you are an urban poetess
I have pretty much the same criteria for clothes, and I one how you explained it! 🙂
I am checking out your blog Hayley, I bet you are an urban poetess
I have pretty much the same criteria for clothes, and I one how you explained it! 🙂
I am checking out your blog Hayley, I bet you are an urban poetess
I have pretty much the same criteria for clothes, and I one how you explained it! 🙂
I am checking out your blog Hayley, I bet you are an urban poetess
This stunning photo of you is art and should be framed! I love the concept of "urban poetess." Looking forward to your post on Ann Demeulemeester.
Thank you Judith, the praise goes to my photographer and partner, Calvin August Lom.
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This stunning photo of you is art and should be framed! I love the concept of "urban poetess." Looking forward to your post on Ann Demeulemeester.
Thank you Judith, the praise goes to my photographer and partner, Calvin August Lom.
This stunning photo of you is art and should be framed! I love the concept of "urban poetess." Looking forward to your post on Ann Demeulemeester.
Thank you Judith, the praise goes to my photographer and partner, Calvin August Lom.
This stunning photo of you is art and should be framed! I love the concept of "urban poetess." Looking forward to your post on Ann Demeulemeester.
Thank you Judith, the praise goes to my photographer and partner, Calvin August Lom.
Wow, that is an incredible photo, it should be in a book!
Thanks Sienna! Much of the credit goes to my amazing partner and photographer Calvin A. Lom
Thanks Sienna! Much of the credit goes to my amazing partner and photographer Calvin A. Lom
Thanks Sienna! Much of the credit goes to my amazing partner and photographer Calvin A. Lom
Thanks Sienna! Much of the credit goes to my amazing partner and photographer Calvin A. Lom
really beautiful photograph! You look amazing. And I love Ann Demeulemeester too 🙂
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Stunning picture. I love the feeling of the NYC subway. Follow you know on Pinterest. Great inspiring account 🙂
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Thanks Fiona. I am trying to continue the inspiration in my next post. I love your blog by the way and it is on my feed.
Stunning picture. I love the feeling of the NYC subway. Follow you know on Pinterest. Great inspiring account 🙂
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Fiona <a href="http://www.thedashingrider.com">THEDASHINGRIDER.com</a>
Thanks Fiona. I am trying to continue the inspiration in my next post. I love your blog by the way and it is on my feed.
Stunning picture. I love the feeling of the NYC subway. Follow you know on Pinterest. Great inspiring account 🙂
x
Fiona <a href="http://www.thedashingrider.com">THEDASHINGRIDER.com</a>
Thanks Fiona. I am trying to continue the inspiration in my next post. I love your blog by the way and it is on my feed.
Stunning picture. I love the feeling of the NYC subway. Follow you know on Pinterest. Great inspiring account 🙂
x
Fiona <a href="http://www.thedashingrider.com">THEDASHINGRIDER.com</a>
Thanks Fiona. I am trying to continue the inspiration in my next post. I love your blog by the way and it is on my feed.