Like many fashion lovers, I tend to have names for some of my more special garments. I call this coat, “Phoenix Rising”. As you can see from the coat’s pleated skirt, when I spread its “feathers”, it’s just like the mythical bird that never dies.
The trench coat is a super-heavy, coated, wool gabardine and is by Jean Paul Gaultier. I remembered that I have this coat after seeing some of the Gaultier for Target pictures that are all over the Web. Yes, I *do* get a bit absent-minded about some of the stuff that I have. 
I also know that it needs a trip to the tailor, but I’ve been very reluctant to allow anyone else to touch this amazing garment. I actually have a few items I feel that strongly about. So, I may get the coat tailored or I may not. I’ll have to think about it. Here’s a view from the front …
Underneath the coat I wear a Rodarte for Target lace cardigan, a belt from Akris, a top from Target, a camisole under the top from Vivienne Tam, a skirt from Forever 21, Wolford tights, and my YSL booties, which are currently my favorite shoes.
Under the cardigan …
When I get the time, I like to read action/suspense fiction. As I was reading one such book, I came across the name, Gianni Agnelli, as the author was setting up the plot.
src: mensencia.com
I looked up the late Gianni Agnelli and discovered that he was an Italian industrialist (Fiat) and Fashion icon. Askmen.com did a feature on him and if you’re interested, here is the link. One of his “quirks” was to wear his watch on the outside of his shirt cuff. I took my inspiration for today’s post from him and wore my Michele watch over my cardigan cuff …
That’s all for now. See you soon. — Carole
I love your trench coat and I think it looks great on you the way it is. I would not send it to a tailor either. I don’t trust them. I got one thing tailored about 6 months ago and they made it smaller in the wrong spot and when I came back it still fit, but had the same problem that I originally wanted fixed. I had to go back twice for them to get it right. Ugh. I am paranoid about my stuff as well. I wish I could find a great tailor. You look amazing and I like the watch on the cuff of the cardi. xoxo
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Comment by FASHION SNAG — January 23, 2010 @ 2:26 pm |
The “skirt” on the trench is amazing! You look so great in full skirts. I’m another gal who is timid when it comes to tailors – or even the dry cleaners! I’ll still and obsess about the item, wondering if it’s still okay until it’s back in my hands. It’s terrible (and also the reason why I hand wash most of my “dry clean only” items). I love the idea of wearing a watch on the outside of a sleeve. We all put so much effort into choosing a perfect watch. Why cover it up?
Hope you’re having a lovely weekend!
Comment by Jessica — January 24, 2010 @ 7:37 am |