the main thing that jumps out at me from that Dries collection is the shoulders on those jackets - they have the appropriate structure/softness depending on the fabric, but none of them extend several inches past the wearer's shoulder as is the apparent trend in the late 2010s-early 2020s for "oversized blazers" (can't even call them 80s-like since that era's shoulders at least had the structure to hold them up).
love the blazer, I'm another one who struggles with 'proper' blazers but I do love the handful I have (one in a linen blend) and don't mind experiencing the Office Arctic so I can keep my jackets circulating.
I’m a cynic who thinks the trendy oversized dropped-shoulder blazer is a way to keep down production costs and fit as many different-shaped customer bodies as possible with as small a size range as possible !
So many styling ideas on the Dries catwalk ! The sizing and make of their clothes rarely work for me but combining army-green with silk and florals is something anyone can try at any budget.
Agree! Dries is one of those designers where I get a lot out of just looking at the way he uses colour and texture, and I don't necessarily feel like I need to buy his clothes or emulate a look head to toe -- it's just a feeling.
Ah, yes, Dries fall 2010 is so good! Not a single look is out of place. Must re-watch immediately; it's been a while! I've been watching old Yohji shows recently and they are just divine. (I'm going further and further into the old runway show rabbit hole and I'm somewhat concerned about all the inspiration. It's going to lead me to wanting to buy things.)
Love the outfit round-up. The army green trousers are a real gem!
the main thing that jumps out at me from that Dries collection is the shoulders on those jackets - they have the appropriate structure/softness depending on the fabric, but none of them extend several inches past the wearer's shoulder as is the apparent trend in the late 2010s-early 2020s for "oversized blazers" (can't even call them 80s-like since that era's shoulders at least had the structure to hold them up).
love the blazer, I'm another one who struggles with 'proper' blazers but I do love the handful I have (one in a linen blend) and don't mind experiencing the Office Arctic so I can keep my jackets circulating.
Agree! He does all kinds of tailoring but it's always incredibly well executed and it never looks trendy.
I’m a cynic who thinks the trendy oversized dropped-shoulder blazer is a way to keep down production costs and fit as many different-shaped customer bodies as possible with as small a size range as possible !
So many styling ideas on the Dries catwalk ! The sizing and make of their clothes rarely work for me but combining army-green with silk and florals is something anyone can try at any budget.
Agree! Dries is one of those designers where I get a lot out of just looking at the way he uses colour and texture, and I don't necessarily feel like I need to buy his clothes or emulate a look head to toe -- it's just a feeling.
Ah, yes, Dries fall 2010 is so good! Not a single look is out of place. Must re-watch immediately; it's been a while! I've been watching old Yohji shows recently and they are just divine. (I'm going further and further into the old runway show rabbit hole and I'm somewhat concerned about all the inspiration. It's going to lead me to wanting to buy things.)
Love the outfit round-up. The army green trousers are a real gem!