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| Photo © Gucci |
As I watch the
British weather changing day in day out, first rain, then sun and a bit of hail to follow, (still can't believe they had snow in Wales, yes SNOW and in June) I wonder... has there ever been a designer to master the art of dressing the
modern, fashionable woman without the weather getting in the way? I mean... really?
There have been thousands who have tried, yes. Think back to
Gucci at the London
Autumn/Winter fashion show of 2010! The designer label brought the
evening trousers back.. and hooray that it did. But is it really worth buying the perfect fit for the perfect night out when, in the end, it's going to be dragged through a puddle in downtown London?
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| Photo © Chloé |
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| Photo © Chloé |
Or what about
Chloé's collection for Paris'
Spring/Summer catwalk earlier this year? Sure... the long, flowing skirts in camel and the draped dancer's dresses were amazing creations but can you image wearing them out shopping with the wind coming from all directions? They would be blowing all over the place. And with the inspiration obviously coming from
ballet, I'm not sure this makes practical outer wear.
However, there is one label that has achieved
elegance and practicality at the same time.
Burberry, the
155-year-old luxury retailer and perhaps most well known for their collection of
classic trench coats, has inspired us all again.
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| Photo © Burberry |
Not only, this year, have they successfully released a new range of coats, but they are also the perfect style for the festival season. My favourites include:
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| Photo © Burberry |
'
Double Breasted Cotton Trench Coat' (left) with the price starting at £450.00 and available in the colours black and dark trench.
Another favourite from the
Burberry collection is the '
Zip Front Metallic Finish Parka' (right). The price starts at £495.00.
The '
Short Cotton Rain Coat' (below right) in the colours black and trench is another one of my favourites. The cinched in waist makes it a
stylish, feminine piece and if the price wasn't a whopping £595.00 then I would probably own both colours.
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| Kate Moss at Glastonbury |
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| Photo © Burberry |
In order to achieve the festival look, think
Kate Moss or
Alexa Chung style - trench coat, shorts and some
Hunters (try the red one's for a bold statement) and you're ready to go.
For some cheaper alternatives (not everyone can fork out on a £500 coat - trust me, I know the feeling) try: topshop trench coats (
www.topshop.com). I like the '
Stone Faux Leather Arm Belted Trench Coat, which with it's leather-style arms makes a great change to the classic trench.
And since it's just started raining again I think we are going to have to get a classic trench coat in time for the
bad weather. When we have no other choice... let's at least
fight the rain in style!
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