Perhaps it is the bitter cold of New York today, or the coats that caught my eye as I was trying not to look at social media during NYFW, but today I find myself obsessed with coats. So I have to confess that even though I said I was going to ban myself from from looking at social media during NYFW, I had to keep peeking.
During the Fall I had dreams of acquiring a cocoon coat, preferably the ones that Yohji Yamamoto showed last year and that Anna Dello Russo was wearing all over her Instagram a few weeks ago. Believe or not this coat is very colorful…I would wear it because I trust Yohji’s judgement when it comes to “acceptable” color to add to black. However the cocoon coat that was ultimately accessible to me (no slouch either) is a black wool CDG that completely enfolds me and has become my winter habitat.
I like my coat because I feel that I can almost disappear in it. I have been wondering if my attempt to “go off the grid” earlier in the week was an aspect of this larger urge, actually rather primitive in nature, to withdraw. I want to fold into myself and turn inward. Perhaps that is why I am ruminating today about coats and “cocoons”. I long for a change and am daydreaming about a new emerging; something characterized by more color, more drama. Of all the shows at NYFW the one that most caught my current mood was Marc Jacobs’ collection. Everything from the clothes to the make-up suggested a new direction to me. It’s still dark but differently dark. He showed me something “I never knew I wanted” to paraphrase Diana Vreeland, his muse for this collection. I will keep spinning it and see what it might mean for me.
Although I almost disappear in my cocoon coat and feel comforted by doing so, I still like to keep one eye open. So while peeking and breaking my vow of “going off the grid” as the week went on I kept seeing really fabulous coats at NYFW. They seemed to catch my eye more than the dresses or other pieces. The most stunning coats for me were those shown by Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler and Thom Browne. They made me feel excited about what might and could be happening for me next Fall and Winter.
To view the coats see my Pinterest board, Accidental Icon Loves NYFW A/W 2015 Coats
The upside of living in Southern California is that we don’t experience the kind of frigid weather that so many of you are living through. The downside is that coats are rarely needed here, and there are so many beautiful ones to tempt the eye.
I have been envying you and where you live all winter here. Femmes of certain ages need warm weather I am finding.
One "I never knew I wanted that" for me was the color orange. I’d hated it all my life until I saw someone wearing orange and navy, and suddenly I wanted to explore orange in all its shades and manifestations.Curious how strongly we can feel about a color–and how those feelings can change!
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Its on my to do list this weekend. I will let you know.
Hi 🙂 I’m Iwona and I am a blogger and illustrator 🙂 I just found your blog, which is interesting and cute:) I really like it 🙂 I would like to show you my blog and my illustrations and If you get a second, I’ d love to hear your thoughts on topic my illustrations and blog:) I greet:) http://fabricandcolor.com/
Its on my to do list this weekend. I will let you know.
Lyn, I’ve recently decided I need to have red in my life! (I hope that doesn’t mean I’m a candidate for that society of older ladies, for God’s sake.) Whenever I’ve worn red, I’ve been complimented, but I have virtually nothing red. Even at holiday time, I’m left scrambling. I wear mostly black. I’m deciding to slowly and carefully add the color to my life, without turning into a red lady, like those "purple ladies" (I LOVE PURPLE!!)…..never that.
And coats? I love your cocoon. I have 2 coat closets, one for long and one for short. Sorry, not sorry, as they say. Living in Michigan, I’m seen in a coat more than anything, so that’s got to be my statement-maker.
Maybe that is why I am so obsessed with coats because this winter more than ever I have had to live in big heavy ones. You will have to send me some tips on how you create some of your statements. I also love you point of there being a fine line between too much and not enough color.
Lyn, I’ve recently decided I need to have red in my life! (I hope that doesn’t mean I’m a candidate for that society of older ladies, for God’s sake.) Whenever I’ve worn red, I’ve been complimented, but I have virtually nothing red. Even at holiday time, I’m left scrambling. I wear mostly black. I’m deciding to slowly and carefully add the color to my life, without turning into a red lady, like those "purple ladies" (I LOVE PURPLE!!)…..never that.
And coats? I love your cocoon. I have 2 coat closets, one for long and one for short. Sorry, not sorry, as they say. Living in Michigan, I’m seen in a coat more than anything, so that’s got to be my statement-maker.
Maybe that is why I am so obsessed with coats because this winter more than ever I have had to live in big heavy ones. You will have to send me some tips on how you create some of your statements. I also love you point of there being a fine line between too much and not enough color.
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Wooow! I love your blog. I hope you will like mine
http://instagram.com/ladyfur?ref=badge
http://www.welovefur.com
I will check you out this weekend!
For me the answer to your question has definitely been
influenced by the "arctic cold" temperatures we have been
having in the area surrounding New York City! I am
hankering for a fur hip-length collared and belted vest by
Jason Wu. I’m not a fan of real animal fur but it is
making me think that maybe I should even hall out my
sewing machine and try to make my own. By the way,
thanks for your writing and comments. Your blog , in
my opinion ,shows that you have a gift for teaching
other folks-like me-about designers I did not even know
exist.
I have been envying you and where you live all winter here. Femmes of certain ages need warm weather I am finding.
Thank you so much! I have been having fun learning about designers and sharing my findings with my readers. I would love to see what you make yourself!
For me the answer to your question has definitely been
influenced by the "arctic cold" temperatures we have been
having in the area surrounding New York City! I am
hankering for a fur hip-length collared and belted vest by
Jason Wu. I’m not a fan of real animal fur but it is
making me think that maybe I should even hall out my
sewing machine and try to make my own. By the way,
thanks for your writing and comments. Your blog , in
my opinion ,shows that you have a gift for teaching
other folks-like me-about designers I did not even know
exist.
Thank you so much! I have been having fun learning about designers and sharing my findings with my readers. I would love to see what you make yourself!
I have always known that I wanted the feeling of cozy, comfort and warmth, and what I wrapped myself in was and is very important. I have so many different types of coats – I love them and I love cocooning myself in them. I’m loving your hat as well – gorgeous.
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I love how you layer for comfort and warmth, it is a feature in many of your looks with the added genius of how you use prints and textures.
I have always known that I wanted the feeling of cozy, comfort and warmth, and what I wrapped myself in was and is very important. I have so many different types of coats – I love them and I love cocooning myself in them. I’m loving your hat as well – gorgeous.
I love how you layer for comfort and warmth, it is a feature in many of your looks with the added genius of how you use prints and textures.
Your coat looks beautifully comforting and warm. Accenting with your equally luxurious hat was a brilliant idea for the bitter cold.
I have a collection of vintage coats that keep me warm throughout the winter season. They are part of why I can withstand the cold because they are so much fun to wear.
As for that "I never knew I wanted that" feeling, blogging has introduced me to women like you who wear something that triggers that impulse daily!
I would one day love to see your collection of coats, hats and gowns. Do designers and stylists ever come calling? You must have an incredible archive and yo are such a talented curator.
Your coat looks beautifully comforting and warm. Accenting with your equally luxurious hat was a brilliant idea for the bitter cold.
I have a collection of vintage coats that keep me warm throughout the winter season. They are part of why I can withstand the cold because they are so much fun to wear.
As for that "I never knew I wanted that" feeling, blogging has introduced me to women like you who wear something that triggers that impulse daily!
I would one day love to see your collection of coats, hats and gowns. Do designers and stylists ever come calling? You must have an incredible archive and yo are such a talented curator.
Just like Une Femme I live in Southern California where our idea of covering up is to wear socks with our shoes. But as a former New Yorker and Nordic dweller I do miss the feeling of bundling up. I love your coat and Pom Pom hat. It’s very furry caterpillar in such a good way. I think it’s essential for our spirits to cocoon in the winter and reemerge in the spring.
I love how you described the hat. It is vintage and the pom pons are placed in way that does make one think of caterpillar.
Just like Une Femme I live in Southern California where our idea of covering up is to wear socks with our shoes. But as a former New Yorker and Nordic dweller I do miss the feeling of bundling up. I love your coat and Pom Pom hat. It’s very furry caterpillar in such a good way. I think it’s essential for our spirits to cocoon in the winter and reemerge in the spring.
I love how you described the hat. It is vintage and the pom pons are placed in way that does make one think of caterpillar.