I don't think so...from someone who wear a black dress of some form every day. it is of the moment so there will be more but that is where you can have fun styling.
Ok first- I have to draw the line at the Celine Pilates collection. Like I know there’s a customer for that but it feels too gimmicky?! Second- while that Doen skirt is so pretty….I don’t get it? Looks like any other white skirt? Maybe I’m having a disenchanted moment lol. That happens sometimes!
Having you draw the line at Celine Pilates made me then think about Chanel and the supermarket collection (a Chanel grocery basket - oh my! but also, yes please) and the Chanel surfboards, skis etc. So maybe this was Hedi Slimane's "application" for Chanel?!?!
I didn’t even think of it that way but maybe! Although I’m sure that collection got started months ago…maybe he knew something before we all did! Even more interesting…
So many goodies in this newsletter! I love Alessandro’s take on Valentino, it feels nostalgic yet modern in the way he knows how to make it. I think the magic of Alessandro is in strong product combined with brilliant styling and a bit of ego - much like Slimane. ❤️
I’ve wanted to try out pieces from the new Abercrombie after having been a devotee of the brand as a middle schooler in the 2000s. but the in-store experience for new Abercrombie has always been a disappointment. the stores are not clean and are super disorganized. it feels like they put entire inventory on the floor at once. cluttered and overwhelming. nothing in size order. and if you can say one thing about the old abercrombie, despite its many serious issues, those late 2000s stores were organized, spotless, and well-merchandised. but people love the new jeans!
this is such a brilliant point. there are some stores where shopping online is always preferred because you can easily find the product and your size vs dealing with a disorganized or messy store or a store where the atmosphere might not fit with yours. having products arrive at your doorstep neatly wrapped and fresh is lovely. I wonder if it is on their radar to improve the in store experience or if it is seen as more of a warehouse and okay to not focus on that (I would call that a miss but could be a consideration.)
The people's reacting at Alessandro Michele's first collection at Valentino are so interesting, especially as images of la Sfilata Bianca resurfaced. People blame him for his styling, but are unable to see each piece individually which amazes me. I know some brands are great to make the customers buy full look, but Alessandro Michele be it at Gucci or Valentino isn't built that way. When you mentioned that The RealReal et al should take a cue from Tagwalk, I was also thinking it'd be interesting to have actual customers in a campaign style archival pieces with pieces from their wardrobe. I think such process can be applied to Michele's work.
As a white skirt enthusiast, should I be worried that we are all going to look the same with the 3,000 people wanting the Doen one?! HA!
I don't think so...from someone who wear a black dress of some form every day. it is of the moment so there will be more but that is where you can have fun styling.
ALOL!
Ok first- I have to draw the line at the Celine Pilates collection. Like I know there’s a customer for that but it feels too gimmicky?! Second- while that Doen skirt is so pretty….I don’t get it? Looks like any other white skirt? Maybe I’m having a disenchanted moment lol. That happens sometimes!
Having you draw the line at Celine Pilates made me then think about Chanel and the supermarket collection (a Chanel grocery basket - oh my! but also, yes please) and the Chanel surfboards, skis etc. So maybe this was Hedi Slimane's "application" for Chanel?!?!
I didn’t even think of it that way but maybe! Although I’m sure that collection got started months ago…maybe he knew something before we all did! Even more interesting…
So many goodies in this newsletter! I love Alessandro’s take on Valentino, it feels nostalgic yet modern in the way he knows how to make it. I think the magic of Alessandro is in strong product combined with brilliant styling and a bit of ego - much like Slimane. ❤️
agree - seeing the two side by side (archive and Michele's) is such a great way to see the direction and inspiration
omg so many good notes in here— orange crush 🔥, the return of limited too AND a red and blue shoutout (too kind!)
OMG Limited Too! My absolute favorite store growing up.
I know...what a moment.
I’ve wanted to try out pieces from the new Abercrombie after having been a devotee of the brand as a middle schooler in the 2000s. but the in-store experience for new Abercrombie has always been a disappointment. the stores are not clean and are super disorganized. it feels like they put entire inventory on the floor at once. cluttered and overwhelming. nothing in size order. and if you can say one thing about the old abercrombie, despite its many serious issues, those late 2000s stores were organized, spotless, and well-merchandised. but people love the new jeans!
this is such a brilliant point. there are some stores where shopping online is always preferred because you can easily find the product and your size vs dealing with a disorganized or messy store or a store where the atmosphere might not fit with yours. having products arrive at your doorstep neatly wrapped and fresh is lovely. I wonder if it is on their radar to improve the in store experience or if it is seen as more of a warehouse and okay to not focus on that (I would call that a miss but could be a consideration.)
The people's reacting at Alessandro Michele's first collection at Valentino are so interesting, especially as images of la Sfilata Bianca resurfaced. People blame him for his styling, but are unable to see each piece individually which amazes me. I know some brands are great to make the customers buy full look, but Alessandro Michele be it at Gucci or Valentino isn't built that way. When you mentioned that The RealReal et al should take a cue from Tagwalk, I was also thinking it'd be interesting to have actual customers in a campaign style archival pieces with pieces from their wardrobe. I think such process can be applied to Michele's work.