In a time when everything becomes undone the wisest investment strategy is to diversify. Whether it is in relation to the economy, the political landscape, the future of retail, see now/buy now or even investing in your wardrobe, the conventional wisdom is to spread the risk (and reap the benefits) across as many options as you can. I once again marvel at what an incredible though scary (for some) time we are in for fashion. The more I read, the more I see that those who seem to be garnering the most success are diversifying. There is the development of transitory but interesting real time brick and mortar experiences, there is e-commerce, social media (you can even make purchases from Pinterest now) and content is being consumed and acted upon more eagerly when it is developed thoughtfully by influencers rather than slick advertisers and marketers. As an example, rather than ask me to run a banner, Vestaire Collective gave me a budget to pull together some items from their giant closet to create a look that I could make uniquely mine and tell my own story about.
I currently find myself running into the thick of it and working with other women (and men) on some of the most exciting events and projects. They span collaborating on capsule collections, thinking about book proposals, creating videos and editorials and participating in live performance like events. Yesterday I sat at a jeweler’s bench and hammered a piece that will become a mold to make part of a an exclusive piece of jewelry. These projects pull on every creative bone in my body and animate the sense of aliveness you see in my photo.
I have been diversifying my wardrobe for Fall, adding color (blue), texture (velvet) and mixing new items (my Frye boots) with old (a recycled Givenchy blouse). I am mixing high end (YSL belt) with a bit of high street (leather jacket) and wearing more sculptural and precious jewelry. I have made a few vintage purchases that are romantic and baroque and have been given brand new, beautifully crafted pieces from some of the emerging designers I have been working and having relationships with. Thinking about what I am wearing this Fall has become a full-time adventure!
Accidental Icon Wears:
Jeans: Levi 501, YSL Belt, Givenchy shirt and Lawrence Dolige bag: Vestaire Collective, Earrings and Rings: Elena Kriegner, Boots: Frye and Jacket: Topshop.
How can you make what you wear this Fall a full time adventure and what pet project could make you feel alive?
This picture of you makes me feel so optimistic and inspired. You do indeed look fully alive. And thank you, love your blog, you have wonderful style AND substance.
Absolutely love this post! Thank you!
Absolutely love this post! Thank you!
I’m looking forward to seeing your new projects and how you explore your style creatively! Can’t wait to see what you’ve chosen from Vestiare Collective….
I’m excited to see where you’re going with this! I’m a chronic "closet purger/reorganizer" so every season is a project for me.
What really means to diversify?! I love the idea of Vestaire Collective! Great!
What really means to diversify?! I love the idea of Vestaire Collective! Great!
Getting dressed is my every day adventure! I intend to continue creating new combinations out of the elements I have in my closet, and I hope to very carefully add a few more pieces that will add further creative elements as I put together new ensembles. I hope this will involve a few very selective experiments with new trends to blend with old favorites.
Getting dressed is my every day adventure! I intend to continue creating new combinations out of the elements I have in my closet, and I hope to very carefully add a few more pieces that will add further creative elements as I put together new ensembles. I hope this will involve a few very selective experiments with new trends to blend with old favorites.
Pretty much a full time adventure for me( especially since retiring from my office job)- from planning what to make,sourcing fabrics,creating the garments and choosing( or making) jewellery to wear with them-BLISS!
Love reading the adventures and your choices in fashion. Until retirement 3 years ago I was suited everyday for 18 years, now everyday is a party…mostly in jeans, leather or suede and feminine silky shirts/ boho. Lots of scarfs and silver jewelry. Boots/ smoking slides….adventures,cooking, travel and Grands!
Love reading the adventures and your choices in fashion. Until retirement 3 years ago I was suited everyday for 18 years, now everyday is a party…mostly in jeans, leather or suede and feminine silky shirts/ boho. Lots of scarfs and silver jewelry. Boots/ smoking slides….adventures,cooking, travel and Grands!
Here we are headed into Summer and for me the adventure of each day starts with getting dressed. To be honest tho, right now I am battling with the need for variety versus a desire for a more minimal collection of items, so this is influencing how I slowly approach the coming season and is perhaps my pet project for the season. I feel challenged and strangely invigorated at the prospect of exploring this further.
Here we are headed into Summer and for me the adventure of each day starts with getting dressed. To be honest tho, right now I am battling with the need for variety versus a desire for a more minimal collection of items, so this is influencing how I slowly approach the coming season and is perhaps my pet project for the season. I feel challenged and strangely invigorated at the prospect of exploring this further.