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.
I like All Saints, too. I like that they make basics with an edge– very wearable and hip. I like the asymmetrical designs in the Rick Owens line, too. Very interesting.
Rick Owens does a fabulous job with knits. AGREED!
I love All Saints too. It’s interesting to see a High Street designer that produces truly original designs. I haven’t come across the other designers you mention but they both look fab!
It seems to be quite difficult to get good sewing patterns for clothes that are made of interesting shapes. The vintage look you refer too seems to be everywhere and whilst it’s very pretty it’s also a bit boring to my mind.