THE EDITORIAL : GAME ON

Sporty, badass-biker by way of bodysuits, bomber jackets, moto boots + bandanas. Alt (as usual) nails it. 

Andreea Diaconu by David Sims for Vogue Paris May 2013

More after the jump...

GRUNGE & GLORY

throwing it back with a little Miesel/Vogue editorial inspo from the 90s. 

Naomi Campbell + Kristen McMenamy by Steven Meisel. Vogue December 1992

MOTO MOJO

nothing comes close to the perfect biker jacket. 

EL biker jacket is not only one of my faves but also one of the best winter-to-spring transition pieces. Can't get much better than ripped shorts, booties + a motorcycle jacket... click for mo' moto:

SOURCE : BLK DENIM; FREJA BEHA FOR TWIN FW09, TOMMY TON, ISABELI FONTANA IN BALMAIN BY DAVID SIMS FOR VOGUE PARIS FEB 2013; VIA PRINCEANDMERCER

PARIS: FW13

picks from Paris Fashion Week. Can't get enough of these three...

Haider Ackermann FW13

Huge. Fan. Always find this sort of magical hard/soft, masculine/feminine balance from Ackermann that presents a certain aesthetic that I really feel + relate to. This season was ooon. point.

 The look was rough but strong; not without the power shoulder he perfects every season. Haider's woman does not need direction or take orders from anyone. She is effortlessly who she is.

This was a collection with obvious military influence. The details were everything : Shearling jackets with strong collars played along with the belted trend, yet maintained a uniqueness that didn't feel overdone. My current favorite pant shape was done in different fabrics + textures (favorites were the chocolate croc print and metallic printed trouser) that fit perfectly-imperfectly into the stupidly cool zippered boots.

Stella McCartney FW13

Stella (!!!)

This was a feel good collection from start to finish. I absolutely adore what the Stella woman represents. The pieces she sent down the runway were a clean, easy, no-fuss freedom. McCartney is confidence. There are few collections where the models look proud + powerful walking down the runway, and this is hands down one of them. In my obvious/overstated current love for menswear it's not hard to see why my jaw was pretty much on the ground as I clicked through looks. The platform motorcycle boot is a prominent trend of Fall 2013 and I don't hate it (at all!) 

Aaand this cashmere sweatsuit? I mean. I just can't help it.

Givenchy FW13

This collection.

Rock n' roll gypsy with a hard feminine edge. Riccardo Tisci describes his fall 2013 season as "one of the most fun collections I've done in my career." The colors, shapes + textures expressed exactly that. This was a passion project from Tisci + easily one of the most exciting collections of Fall 2013. The details were hypnotic.

Florals found life in tough motorcycle jackets + fell into flowing gypsy skirts. The streetwear side of Givenchy remained strong in oversize sweatshirts + bomber jackets tied around the waist. Florals, plaid, lace + (my favorite from Resort 13) patchwork told a story of a rebellious romance. Some of my highlights were the black, long-sleeve jumpsuit, floral bombers, (always love the) graphic sweatshirts +  motorcycle jackets with just enough detail.

 + can we have a quick moment of silence for miss Erin Wasson slaying her head to toe patchwork...