Friday, October 10, 2008

Get vertical!

Pin. Rugby. Candy. White. Awning. Variegated. Skunk. Tiger. The types are innumerable, but there is ONE fail-safe way to wear stripes: from top to bottom. Vertical stripes are a runway phenomenon that we actually want to wear! They are as arresting as they are slimming. Check out the spectacular variety, beginning with this detail shot at left from Christian Lacroix’s spring show.
FROCKS THAT RULE (get it?)
Roberto Cavalli, right
Temperley London, left
Rubin Singer, via nymag.com – CC adores these wide vertical rugby stripes!
Carmen March, via vogue.es
Tommy Hilfiger; this and next via nymag.com
Sportmax
Bottega Veneta
Hermés (at right)
Miu Miu
Toni Maticevski floor length duster, via nymag.com - so elegant!

SUITS GET JAILHOUSE CHIC... even jumpsuits! At left: Basso & Brooke's purple predilection
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Duyos, via vogue.es
Jean Paul Gaultier
Marni
Ann Demeulemeester – See! The boys are getting vertical, too!
Charles Nolan
STRIPED SEPARATES:
Right: Emporio Armani's divine duo. Photo via nytimes.com.
D&G
Vivienne Westwood
Right: Loewe's striped silk blouse

STRIPED JACKETS
Luella
Giorgio Armani
Emporio Armani
Just Cavalli
At right: Paul Smith orange polka dot scarf and Club Monaco blazer, via nytimes.com – CC loves this pairing!
THE SHOPS GET VERTICAL:
Runway inspiration: agnès b., via nymag.com
Forever 21 has lots of cute striped blazers, like the one pictured at left, for around $20 each!
Nicole Miller Techy stripe dress with jeweled neckline and asymmetric hem. Visit nicolemiller.com.
Ports 1961 bandeau sheath, at shopbop.com
Deal of the Day: Victoria’s Secret striped shirtdress, on sale for $28.99 – note the necktie as belt – so cute!
ADAM landscape stripe halter dress at shopgoldyn.com
Haute Hippie sequin stripe tank dress, at shopbop.com.
Marc by Marc Jacobs striped silk cami at eluxury.com.
Coach Legacy Stripe cashmere scarf. Visit coach.com.
At right: Missoni scarf at intermixonline.com
STRIPED HANDBAGS:
Runway love: Chloé weekender
Miu Miu Nappa hobo at barneys.com
Marc Jacobs Collection calfskin Sethi Stripes Suvi bag at eluxury.com
Paul Smith signature stripe card case at eluxury.com.
Anya Hindmarch Marano box clutch at net-a-porter.com
Haute Home?
Mackenzie-Childs Courtly Stripe Bombay Chest, at neimanmarcus.com.
So cute!

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40 comments:

  1. AlienaOctober 10, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Oh, how I've missed your posts!!! For some reason, your blog wouldn't charge up either on my pc or my laptop for weeks... seems to be sorted now (fingers very very crossed!).

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  2. Cupcakes and CashmereOctober 10, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    i love all these vertical stripes...it's weird that they're harder to find than horizontal options, even though they're SO much more flattering!

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  3. MarianOctober 10, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    Your posts are ALWAYS delicious! I am such a fan of Basso & Brooke and need,want,must have that divine prple jumpsuit of theirs !
    I think your blog is defo a must read for everyone,in all your posts you make sure there is something in such varying tastes. How Haute are the Emporio Armani cropped peg pants and with stripes? Even better!
    kisses my dear,
    marian

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  4. MarianOctober 10, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    p.s Darling thank you for your lovely birthday wishes,will sure;y pass them unto him. He's heard all about your blog ;o),somedays I read the posts aloud to the poor fella ,hehheehe
    x toodles for now!
    marian

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  5. Daniela ValdezOctober 10, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    Are vertical lines the ones supposed to make you look skinnier? I love your blog!!

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  6. we wear thingsOctober 10, 2008 at 1:09 PM

    love love love the stripes! they are very lengthening!

    -issa

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  7. FASHION CHALETOctober 10, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    You know it. The day their book hits shelves, I'll be in picking up my copy, or two! ;)

    PS: Suspenders rock! :)

    xo/ fashion chalet

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  8. MakeupByRenRenOctober 10, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    heck yah i'm all for slimming!

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  9. SeekerOctober 10, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    Wow, cool stipes!!

    xoxo

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  10. Miss CavendishOctober 10, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    I'm glad you showed Paul Smith. I love his stripe-y accessories. And although Viv Westwood's hat isn't striped, it's delicious!

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  11. Sr QOctober 10, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    Me encantan las rayas, por mucho que sea un estampado de lo más explotado son tan bonitas que ni te importa. Un saludo ;)

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  12. Miss V.October 10, 2008 at 4:24 PM

    I used to love pinstripes, but they just don't look right on me haha. I love that striped clutch right at the end, adorable!

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  13. carolina @ patagonia giftsOctober 10, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    I'm a great fan of stripes! But you're right, only vertical. Lovely post as usual!

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  14. TiffanyOctober 10, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    as usual, great finds! i love the sequin stripe dress and that prada bag!

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  15. MissaOctober 10, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    Loving the sportmax dress and also the combos with horizontal on top and vertical on the bottom!

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  16. Lil MidgetOctober 10, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    Love them! They're a great design for the not so lean and short creatures like me!

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  17. RebeccaOctober 10, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    All of these looks are stunning but I just can't get over the Cavalli - incredible!

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  18. ElizabethOctober 10, 2008 at 6:22 PM

    I can really dig vertical stripes.

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  19. leeselooksOctober 10, 2008 at 6:36 PM

    i am a stripe lover for life!

    these was wonderful.

    x.

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  20. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    ahh i definitely need to wear vertical stripes, i'm very tiny and anything that makes me look tall is a plus!

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  21. MirandaOctober 10, 2008 at 8:54 PM

    love it.
    slimmmingggg! :)
    cc, are we ever going to see a picture of you?!

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  22. kokostilettoOctober 10, 2008 at 9:31 PM

    i'm not going to lie i've never been a fan of pin striped suits! but those striped bags are very very cool...

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  23. AbbyOctober 10, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    oh my so many gorgeous clothes, I can't take it all in at once.

    Oh its hurting, I want them.

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  24. WendyBOctober 10, 2008 at 10:39 PM

    I'm not a home-decor person but I LOVE that chest!

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  25. Fashion_Girl22October 10, 2008 at 11:06 PM

    I Love, Love, Love vertical stripes on pants! On blazers it's just as good. A striped blazer and simple pair of pants can go an extremly long way. It's so chic, smart, and alittle quirky. <3

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  26. SongyOctober 11, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    I always thought stripes made me too sharp but I do see some feminine style here. Good stuff.

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  27. Laura in ParisOctober 11, 2008 at 2:23 AM

    Oh, that Hermes dress ... simple, elegant, perfect.

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  28. tessaOctober 11, 2008 at 3:03 AM

    I really like the top right dress the most.

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  29. LenoreNeverM♡reOctober 11, 2008 at 3:37 AM

    bye horizontal! Vertical it is!
    Charmed as always CC! U r sort of my style 'dictator' u see...hee*

    U have a lovely weekend dear...

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  30. IzzyOctober 11, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    ah that charles nolan look.. must recreate..

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  31. AntheaOctober 11, 2008 at 10:24 AM

    I love the miu miu purse! I don't understand how you have the time to produce these detailed and magnificent posts! Always fun to read :)

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  32. MY OWN YELLOW CATOctober 11, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    Tanta ralla marea!

    :D


    See U,


    ByE!!!

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  33. Fashion MomentOctober 11, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    Fantastic!

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  34. Vintage Lollipops October 11, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    Another stunning selection but seriously, Luella is topping the charts... and quite possibly all of the handbags!!!!

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  35. EMMAOctober 11, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    love the lulla striped jacket

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  36. TriciaOctober 11, 2008 at 12:10 PM

    love the manly vertical stripes best! and the bags are amazing!

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  37. Sharon SOctober 11, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    Hi there-fabulous post my dear-I love how stripes never go out of fashion!!

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  38. Susanna-Cole KingOctober 11, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    Absolutely love some of these looks! And if you like stripes, I think vertical is always the way to go, because horizontal will often make any person look wide, were vertical stripes are more flattering to the figure :)

    xoxo,
    S-C

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  39. Fifi FlowersOctober 11, 2008 at 1:32 PM

    Love the stripe fashions... veritical the best for a slimming affect! Cute bureau too!

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  40. Little Bow PrepOctober 11, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    The orange Tommy dress is quite fab. Oooh, and I adore the Bottega Veneta one! I like the clutch too!

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