Sunday, November 23, 2008

Great Lengths

Yesterday's focus was the knee-length coat. Today, we go long and luxurious, darlings: Floor Grazing Toppers! Both the fall and spring runways were brushed by Designer coattails. Behold, the beauty of the duster! The looks range from boudoir bodacious to apres-ski sleek to street chic....
On the runways: left: 6267; right: Fendi

Photos via nymag.com except where noted. Fendi and next two via style.com.
L’Wren Scott
Marios Schwab
Christian Dior via fur-style.com


Yohji Yamamoto (above) and Sonia Rykiel showed oversize black trenches.
Chanel Pre-fall - CC adooooores the raw-edge hem! This and next 2 via style.com.
Pamella Roland – exquisite knife pleats!
Tuleh belted camel coat with orange fur collar - striking!
Toni Maticevski - CC fancies these voluminous stripes!
Paul Smith's sweet and lovely robe-like topper complements a virginal frock perfectly.
Zang Toi makes white on white work! Photo courtesy thequestforit.com.
D&G's nautical-stripe short-sleeve duster would be right at home poolside in Vegas!
Alberta Ferretti
Emilio Pucci
Roksanda Ilincic
Jean Paul Gaultier
Isaac Mizrahi
CC saves the best for last: a voluminous yet ethereal Zac Posen confection for Spring 2009.

The only trouble is . . . CC can’t seem to find any of these beauties in stores.

Have any of my Fellow Fashionistas seen floor length toppers in their favorite shops? If so, do tell!

Hope you've all had a wonderfully relaxing weekend. See you tomorrow!

xoxox,
CC
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34 comments:

  1. Fashion MomentNovember 23, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Nice weekend, darling?
    I'll get a dependent of your posts!
    :)

    So, Alberta Ferretti, Zang Toi & L’Wren Scott. So simple, and so chic... possibility for many combinations.

    FM

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  2. WendyBNovember 23, 2008 at 12:14 PM

    I saw this chick on the street the other day with a LITERALLY ground-sweeping leather coat. It looked very Rick Owens. But she looked foolish because it was too long. She reminded me of Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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  3. Sharon SNovember 23, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    Hi there-i love the full lenght coats very much!!

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  4. MirandaNovember 23, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    long dresses are always so beautiful and chic
    but not my thing, yet?
    i still prefer short hemlines ;) guess it has to do with my age haha

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  5. MyriamNovember 23, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    I'd look like a dwarf if I walked in a long coat like that, haha. But hey at least it keeps me warm!

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  6. PennyNovember 23, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    i think the only floor length thing i have ever worn was my school prom dress. i would like to try it more though so i think i will!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    so pretty! if i was taller i wud definitely go for that length!

    xoxo,
    La C

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  8. MISS GLITZYNovember 23, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    The black Chanel trenches are awesome. Love them.

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  9. Fashion_Girl22November 23, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    I find long coat disturbing in some cases. Your picks are fantastic though. The YY for Sonia Rykiel gives off such a dark and mysterious feel. I like that <3

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  10. AlienaNovember 23, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    I love long dresses and long coats... but i am way too short for them!!!

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  11. biba_46November 23, 2008 at 3:22 PM

    I don't like them, it's too fashion victim. Unless you live somewhere REALLY cold like Siberia or something...
    xoxo

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  12. leeselooksNovember 23, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    love the sonia rykiel coat.

    A LOT.

    and i agree the length must be PERFECT without it looking o vampire-y.

    goodluck with the search.

    x.

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  13. AbingNovember 23, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    thanks for the comment!!! love those coats, thanks for all the information!!!

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  14. .....November 23, 2008 at 5:20 PM

    i love the fendi one !! aggy u rule

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  15. Angel Lust PRNovember 23, 2008 at 6:25 PM

    I looooooooove these coats. so sophisticated!!!

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  16. SOS!November 23, 2008 at 6:41 PM

    The Zac Posen one is like an opera fairytale.. love it..

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  17. Little Bow PrepNovember 23, 2008 at 6:55 PM

    I like the first two and the houndstooth one!

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  18. please sirNovember 23, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    Ohh wish I could pull one of these off!

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  19. CraveNovember 24, 2008 at 12:06 AM

    I love this post! I am currently obessing over long evening dresses and have always been a fan of the long trech (despite the fact is could possibly induce looks of a terrorist)....As always, great post and keep them coming!

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  20. LenoreNeverM♡reNovember 24, 2008 at 12:21 AM

    Hi dahhhling CC... I'm back sweetie! Luv Yohji!! Hari-kato*
    Fab new week to you dear...

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  21. AnonymousNovember 24, 2008 at 12:43 AM

    Ommg- I love those black ones! Totally hot stuff<3

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  22. michelleNovember 24, 2008 at 12:47 AM

    I don't know if I'm a complete fan of such long lengths xD

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  23. Song of StyleNovember 24, 2008 at 1:56 AM

    I would totally wear this if I was lived in a nicer area (altho downtown SF isn't too bad, there are a few bums who pee on the streets. ewww)

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  24. AnonymousNovember 24, 2008 at 3:42 AM

    Oh I love all these long-length beauties. And I weep that my shortieness means I can't wear clothing like this.

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  25. SongyNovember 24, 2008 at 3:48 AM

    At the moment what we get is a whole swag of maxi dresses. They are everywhere at that great lengths!

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  28. carolina @ patagonia giftsNovember 24, 2008 at 8:44 AM

    Love long coats but find them a little impractical. Love your pics though! Have a wonderful new week darling! xoxo

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  29. CarlaNovember 24, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    I would kill for the Paul Smith, Alberta Ferretti and Isaac Mizrahi. How awfully glamourous. Would love to have these in my wardrobe. Beautiful story Carrie. Carla x

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  30. Noemi Sunshine FerstNovember 24, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    I love the Sonia Rykiel trench and the white Paul Smith!
    It would be wonderful to be tall enough to pull them of.
    Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the song.

    xx.

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  31. MakeupByRenRenNovember 24, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    absolutely gorgeous...too bad i'm a shorty cuz i'd be tripping all over these, lol

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  32. poeta fit, non nasciturNovember 24, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    I'd so love to wear a coat like this but I'm too short. I'd look like a child wearing my dad's coat.

    My favorites are: the LWren coat and the Toni striped coat!

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  33. La Belette RougeNovember 24, 2008 at 10:50 AM

    Long-long coats make me worry about how dirty they will get and how often I will take them to the cleaners which makes me aware of how lazy I am. I hate a garment that makes me aware of my character flaws.;-)

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  34. SeekerNovember 24, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    OMG I love the full lenght.
    Not easier to find and to wear without people comment...

    Hope your weekend was a blast!!!

    xoxo

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