Thursday, October 9, 2008

Suspended Animation

Brace yourselves, darlings!Whether with a skirt, short or pants, suspenders add interest and a cheeky menswear vibe to any ensemble!

Left: A fab suspendered vest photographed by Fellow Fashionista Kamel of STYLE AND THE CITY .
Right: Gucci Spring 2009 detail photo.
All runway pictures via style.com except where noted.Costello Tagliapietra suspendered pink perfection...
Wonder where the boys got their inspiration for this look? See the next pic!
Designers Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra and their "decorative" braces.
Rag & Bone, via nymag.com
Moschino
Ailanto's skinny braces
This photo courtesy Spanish Vogue
Jean Paul Gaultier
Left: Marithe + Francois Girbaud, via nymag.com - CC adores this look!

Right: VPL
Yohji Yamamoto
Twinkle, courtesy nymag.com
ADAM
The V-front:
Harlan Bel, via nymag.com and
... Gossip Girl chic: "Jenny Humphrey" in a braced kilt. This photo courtesy cwtv.com.A menswear look from Venice, CA store The Stronghold, featured on men.style.com.
Lederhosen photo at left courtesy Fellow Fashionista Mrs. French of Bliss.
Grey Ant denim overalls; this and next 2 at shopbop.com.


Left: Mason by Michelle Mason pencil skirt with suspenders (back view)
Right: Diane von Furstenberg Suzie Q dress
Lark & Wolff by Steven Alan workwear jumper, at urbanoutfitters.com.
Stylein Liv triangle print high waist mini dress. Go to pixiemarket.com.
Wolfwhiste corset belt with braces, at asos.com.
VPL suspendered tank at lagarconne.com
Breuer striped nylon suspenders with leather trim. Visit saks.com.
Diesel Bretelprint Braces at asos.com.
It's time to get suspended, right?
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36 comments:

  1. La Belette RougeOctober 9, 2008 at 1:55 PM

    I guess in a time when people are losing their skirt and pants and other assets in the market it is good to know you won't lose yours thanks to suspenders. But, I am going to pass on this trend. Suspenders make me think of Robin Williams on Mork and Mindy. Think I will stick with a belt.

    Carrie, I am endlessly amazed at your ability to pull all the trends together with so many amazing examples.

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  2. S (formerly of Modern-Guilt)October 9, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    I've wanted some suspenders for a little while now, THANK YOU for this post CC, such inspiration as to how to wear them once I get my hands on some good ones :)

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  3. UnknownOctober 9, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    oh i think suspenders are totally hot! love this trend too :)

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  4. Cupcakes and CashmereOctober 9, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    i so want to try this look come Fall!

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  5. UnknownOctober 9, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    love the menswear look and suspenders just add to that!

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  6. UnknownOctober 9, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    ooh.....look:

    http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/36194?cm_mmc=Email-_-Issue130TNG081008-_-Unc-_-item6

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  7. please sirOctober 9, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    These are so great - not sure if I can pull them off, but I love when a guy does!

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  8. ♥ Cara Mia ♥October 9, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    i dig the suspenders! like to wear them hanging down over jeans though. love the girbaud ribbon look, nice color contrast. :)
    cara mia

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  9. Couture CarrieOctober 9, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    BR: Thank you! That is so sweet :)

    S, you are quite welcome; I can totally see you rocking this trend!

    Issa, Maegan & PS - I completely agree! Menswear inspiration is the best...

    Emily: That link is fantastic - great call!

    Cara - I adore that look as well!

    Thanks for all your amazing comments and insights, darlings! Keep 'em coming :)

    xoxox,
    CC

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  10. NemeraeOctober 9, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    Hi!
    First of all, I've tagged you, bcos I love your blog; so check my blog please :)
    I don't like this trend too much... just in some cases, like these grey shorts by Twinkle, the girl caught by Style And The City or the pink&black one by Harlan Bel *.*
    Anyway, I prefer the suspenders for men.
    Byee
    xx

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  11. leeselooksOctober 9, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    i loved rag & bone spring 09.

    perfect.

    i might have to test them out!
    i love the whole masculine vibe.


    x.

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  12. Hunters GloryOctober 9, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    On women yes!!!
    On men .... no thanks!

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  13. TrendologyOctober 9, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    I have yet to master the suspender look but I love the way it looks.

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  14. Dana (MODAna)October 9, 2008 at 7:25 PM

    I love this look but sadly it does not love me and my big boobs back

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  15. MónicaOctober 9, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    I've never worn them, and I don't think I will, but I learn to never say never...

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  16. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 7:49 PM

    I love this look! Fabulous inspiration. I will certainly be wearing suspenders come our fall :)

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  17. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 7:49 PM

    i quite love suspenders. and your last post was fucking brilliant

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  18. Vintage Lollipops October 9, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    I'm definitely feelin it... gotta get some!!

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  19. LenoreNeverM♡reOctober 9, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    loving the menswear look...suspenders made famous by Larry King?? ;) CC you always amazed me at your fab compilation of images dear...

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  20. WendyBOctober 9, 2008 at 8:24 PM

    I'm wondering if I wore suspenders in the '80s.

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  21. Leeann @ Join the GossipOctober 9, 2008 at 8:48 PM

    I love 'em and I hate 'em at the same time!

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  22. EeliOctober 9, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    I completely agree with you here! They definately add some intrigue to ANY outfit!

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  23. ElizabethOctober 9, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    The suspenders-and-a-belt look always make me scratch my head.

    I like the look, but not on me.

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  24. LissaOctober 9, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    Ahh I've been looking for a good pair of suspenders that aren't hideous. This gives me a good idea of where to look...thanks!

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  25. ashleighOctober 10, 2008 at 3:10 AM

    i love your eye for trends :)

    i have a couple of suspenders hanging out from bits and pieces, now i have a few ideas of how to wear them! great post my dear!

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  26. VIVIOctober 10, 2008 at 4:49 AM

    More 90s tendences. I have the suspenders.
    Kisses
    Vivi

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  27. Sara MoranteOctober 10, 2008 at 4:50 AM

    There, on the pictures, looks fantastic, but back to reality, I don't understand the use of suspenderes.. Nice things in fashion should also be functinal. Am I too "encorsetada"? ;)

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  28. MarianOctober 10, 2008 at 6:31 AM

    I heart those peg Yohji Yamamoto pants! I love suspenders/braces,they have such a Charlie Chaplin aura to them. You should become a trend forecaster/reporter my darling. You write about them so well.
    Have a fabulous and utterly relaxing wknd ahead honey!
    x
    marian

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  29. Planeta Isabelino, variedades a lo finoOctober 10, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    Carrie, I am amazed as well at your ability to mix all the trends together with so many gorgeous examples!

    I love suspenders!

    XOXO

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  30. Chronicles of DolliedaydreamOctober 10, 2008 at 11:26 AM

    Loving the skinhead n braces revisited look. Am feeling the need to stop by at Fred Perry tomorrow and stock up on winter mod wear :-) happy weekend CC x

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  31. MissaOctober 10, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    Thankyou for reminding me, I always forget about my suspenders. I need to get them out more!

    Also, I just saw some really cool Free People skinny leather ones with metal clips that hook onto your belt loops.

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  32. AlineOctober 10, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    vaya selección, mega curro!!

    Amazing looks!!

    hay sorteo en mi blog!!! Giveaway!!

    muak

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  33. kokostilettoOctober 10, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    OMG. i never knew that suspenders were back in! i seriously seroiusly saw a male colleague of mine wearing some the other day! i think i might get a pair!

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  34. Fashion_Girl22October 10, 2008 at 11:14 PM

    Suspenders are an absolute must at so point in your life! I used to love them last year. I still do just a bit. ^_^

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  35. SongyOctober 10, 2008 at 11:58 PM

    that's a fashion item I totally forgot about. I wonder how long they have to be to cover my long upper body..

    is eating cookie makes your skin breakout at all? how's that product going? I remember about three months ago you bought new stuff right;? do you remember?

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  36. SasiOctober 11, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    Oh, suspenders are too cute! Mmm...

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