VOLUMINOUS LEATHER

                                                            KEEP IT IN THE CLOSET

A recent browsing through our closet made me want to try these two great vintage leather jacket`s purchased by my husband in the late 80`s, intact with it´s exaggerated proportions. I simply wanted to feel what the 80`s proportions really was like. I have always admired how leather ages beautifully and I even think the jacket`s have proven their longevity after sporting them in the living room of our country house. Never throw away a classic - keep it in the closet!

A wardrobe staple: The Biker Jacket 

Levis Strauss & CO since 1850 - Guaranteed Worlds Finest - Only selected materials has been used - We always demand the best.

                                "Oh what a feeling, when we´re dancing on the ceeling"

"Biker-Jacket-stream-of-consciousness: Marlon Brando, Classic, Wardrobe Staple, Freddie Mercury, Dior Homme, Saint Laurent, Billy Idol, Querelle, Tom of Finland,  American Gigolo, Rock, Punk, Black, sexy..."

The jacket of the season; The Pilot Jacket 

CHEVIGNON - Flying Wear - Genuine Cow Hide

"Pilot-jacket-stream-of-consciousness: Top Gun, Tom Cruise, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Erheart, Jacket of the season, masculine, heavy leather, dark brown, aviation, snap buttons, zippers.."

Otherwise: Nudie Jeans, Dries van Noten belt, distressed vintage white tee, Helmut Lang beige corduroy pants, Whyred shirt.

DRESS-UP

                                                                       PARKAS  PLAY
When packing down my winter wardrobe I started to play dress-up with my favorite jackets by turning them inside and out for a fresh take. I guess that is a habit which attribute from studying design when The Belgian Six and their deconstruction tendencies where a huge inspiration! I also used to love how  Björk tore out the lining of dresses and wore them as couture for her Debut cover pamphlet.

The resemblance of an Alexander Wang Parka is obvious when using this 10 year old beige Charhartt jacket on the reversed side. Complete with black, shiny, argyle padded satin sleeves, cream white teddy fur in body and hood, and facing from beige, worn in cotton canvas. I feel ready for the darker hoods of Oslo next winter!
ACNE Jeans tuxedo pants, NIKE hightops (purchase from the lovely Ege Sücan`s very own Vintage store in Istanbul), fair trade black V-neck.

Little did I know about the vibrant red parkas in my closet when turning my black Diesel Parka inside out.
Complete with argyle patterned padded satin lining and teddy fur collar along the hood. The black details look so fierce against the shiny red surface. Two in one - convertible is fun!
Burnt sienna Whyred pants, Orange plaid Uniqlo shirt and petrol and orange Nike sneaks. Ready to glow. 

   

 

  

LIFE IN POLAROID

FLOATING THROUGH ORANGE AND BLUE

From the cabinet of spices I pull out cinnamon, turmeric, anise, nutmeg and saffron.

I sigh with delight when discovering that the handkerchief in a Roman restaurant is matching my outfit.

Removing my socks to add some sensuality when wearing classic blues for a family dinner. 

Smiling when recognizing that my favorite sneakers blend so well with the oriental tiles in the hall of our offices.

Fitting as much color and detail as possible into one frame using the magic of mirrors.

Enjoying how well the blue, washed browns, caramel and gold reflects in the tiles when leaving our country house.

Portraying narcissus from multiple mirrors in Rome.