It's the time of the year when my friends, and customers, start asking me: "What's Hot?" (feminine silhouettes), "What are the Colors?" (heather grey, camel, purple, olive, red),"Which Textures and Fabrics?" (leather, cashmere, a wealth of warmth and richness), "What's IN Now??"
It started me thinking...
What is Fashion for me, what inspires? To me fashion is about being true to yourself, being clear about who you are and expressing that in how you dress. It means finding shapes that flatter and colors that illuminate you. It's about being extraordinary in the details.
What I think it's not, is being dictated to. If there is one thing that comes back to me again and again it's that one size -or shape or color-- really doesn't fit all. And what each of us is seeking is an expression of ourselves that enhances us, that makes us feel confident, powerful, put together, and chic, and is still practical and effortless. Fashion shouldn't get in the way of your life.
So if you find something that works, why keep shopping? Because life isn't static. It's always shifting and changing; wearing the same old thing you wore last year may not fit (figuratively as well as literally) who you are now.
Now, as with everything, we look for the magic pill- For someone to say: this sweater will change your life. And you know, sometimes it really will- and I'll tell you when I think it could. And I can tell you what colors and shapes, but please don't take my word for it. Or Vogue's or Bazaar's... or anyone's at all.
Oh yeah, and our new Fall pieces are exceptionally fabulous.
Love, Diana
