The SSENSE sale edition.
Naturally, when I like something, I’m compelled to buy a second just in case… along with every other color it comes in, too. The dark blue denim pair (an SSENSE exclusive) seems like the natural next step in building my collection of real dupes, but I can’t stop thinking about this bleached pair. Size down (two if you have a notable waist-to-hip ratio); these, the trousers at least, run large.
I will forever stand by a good graphic tee. I tell myself it’s because I’m a words person, but if I were to be honest, I’m still the same girl who pored over Delia*s catalogs (R.I.P.) and kept every Limited Too (also, R.I.P.) shirt until my childhood dresser burst at the seams. The Acne Studios logo is one I’d wear proudly any day, but this design in particular is a need: it’s no doubt a direct reference to the most iconic COMME des GARÇONS bootleg of all time.
The cardigan seen around the world and one I can’t seem to get enough of still, especially in this pool blue. It started with Daniel Lee’s first collection at Bottega Veneta—I was one of the lucky few who were able to get my hands on the original square-toe mules—and since then, I’ve been collecting things in this color (most of which are from Jacquemus). Both the drape and weight of this knit is gorgeous; I have the cropped version in black and find myself reaching for it multiple times a week.
Jil Sander makes some of the best bags: very much Phoebe Philo-era old Céline meets The Row, with a 70s youthfulness that reads sensible sans stoicism. The Goji collection is my favorite from the label so far, purely for the bamboo top handle signature.
I adore Marine Serre: the prints, playfulness, promise to sustainability, all of it. No one needs more than one moon motif garment but I don’t have a sheer version in my collection yet…
If you love the silhouette of nineties’ Manolo Blahniks, By Far is wonderful for filling the gaps in your shoe closet or finding the daily staples you won’t feel precious about walking into the ground. In my experience, By Far heels of this height and shape take a few outings before they mold to your feet (or your feet, to them) but after they’ve been properly broken in, they’re bound to claim a spot in your everyday rotation. The details of these kitten-heeled mules are as timeless as they feel of the moment: the squared-off pointed toe and the buckles are giving Galliano-era Dior.
I adore Vaillant with my whole soul. My life right now is more easy-going than it is evening, else this lace-trimmed Little Black Dress (now there’s a term I haven’t seen Lucky magazine folded) would’ve become a night-out staple.
It’s called The One. Who am I to say otherwise? But say there was a D ring or key leash sewn into the interior lining so I could unzip the side opposite the hypotenuse opening and pull out my keys or metro card in two swift motions…! This bag would’ve been en route even before I screenshot an image for this post.
I can’t resist kitsch (which explains my fixation with graphic tees, still), but there’s a fine line between cheeky and cheese. Jun Takahashi’s sense of humor is immaculate—a singular touch found in all entry-price-point Undercover pieces. How sweet would this be for coffee runs? The chocolate-glazed donut is fab, too.
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A(N UN)SENSIBLE SALE EDIT
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