Since I’ve moved away from the traditional vintage silhouette (there are a few exceptions, like pencil skirts and kimono sleeves), I’ve been inspired by a lot of other designers out there. I’ve never been a person to just be impressed by a name or a label, but these designers produce interesting clothes that look wearable and comfortable.
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Rick Owens
These are all from the Lilies line. I really like the simple colors, how everything looks drapey and comfortable. My only criteria is it needs to be fitted at the waist and the torso or I will look like I’m wearing a paper bag, and these seem to accomplish that.
Source: barneys.com
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Complex Geometries
These were taking from their FW2010 collection since I liked those pieces better. Very simple colors, only greys and blacks, lots of drapey pieces, and a very simple silhouette: fitted bottom over draped tops.
Source: complexgeometries.com
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All Saints
I love everything All Saints makes. I love the textures, the attention to detail, the simple grey/black/gold color scheme. I especially love their distressed leather. I usually stop by their Soho store when waiting for martial arts class to start and touch everything I see, since they are way above my price point.
Source: allsaints.com
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There’s a lot more that I’m inspired by, but these are indicative of the direction where my style is going nowadays.