Thinking Ahead

Jan 21.12 / Covet, Online Shopping, Style Inspiration Add your thoughts or trackback from your own site.

With the intermittent storms here in Melbourne I’ve been thinking ahead to Autumn Winter 2012. Despite my obvious aesthetic leanings I actually have complete disdain for winter fashion, predominantly because I’ve always struggled finding jackets and coats I love. Trying to keep in line with my less is more ethos, I’ve narrowed down my winter jacket requirements to three key items I believe will see me through the season.

The first is and always will be the quintessential Rick Owens biker jacket (pictured above). I’ve tried my hand at inspired designs and know in my heart of hearts I won’t be happy until I have the real thing.

Helmut Lang Cropped Leather Jacket

I found a cropped leather jacket in the sales last year at Forever New of all stores; but the sleeves are only 3/4 length and won’t be appropriate for when the true winter hits. So a full-length sleeved cropped jacket (not necessarily in leather) is a must for me this winter. It is the best fitting and most versatile shape to have for the rest of my wardrobe since I have a tendency to cinch the waists on most of my ensembles. Unfortunately most “cropped” styles aren’t cropped enough for my short torso, so this is a difficult item to find.

Gestuz Leather Belted Coat

Lastly I’m after the perfect black classic wool coat with leather sleeves. It is a style that’s been produced by several brands, high-end and low; but none seem to be tailored enough at the back which is a uncompromisable requirement for my body shape. The one pictured is on sale for a steal but is sadly the wrong cut.

While all the winter sales are on overseas it seems like the perfect time to buy, if only I could find my perfect jackets. The hunt continues…

Jan 21.12 / Covet, Online Shopping, Style Inspiration Add your thoughts or trackback from your own site.

Responses ( 13 )

Very nice picks lady. That Rick Owens one is ideal. I dont think I could shell out for it sadly

fickle sense shared this comment on Jan 21 12 at 4:32 PM

Lovely picks! I’d love to own the Gestuz coat, but I don’t exactly need it since I live in a tropical country… And, well, I don’t think I could spend that much money on a coat I wouldn’t be wearing for quite a few years.

Lianne shared this comment on Jan 22 12 at 12:31 AM

i love all three of them and especially Rick Owens biker jacket

Pinelopi shared this comment on Jan 22 12 at 5:43 AM

Ah, join the club.. I am so, so, SO fussy when it comes to coats and jackets. I seriously struggle.

Magnet shared this comment on Jan 22 12 at 6:20 PM

the first two jackets are WIN! :D :D :D ohmygod. i want!

sgrmse. shared this comment on Jan 22 12 at 7:55 PM

I’ll take the first one please, no need to search, your work is done I say

Sleekit x

Sleekit shared this comment on Jan 22 12 at 8:35 PM

@ Sleekit – The HL jacket is around a grand. I don’t have a $3k jacket budget this winter unfortunately!

Miss Ghost shared this comment on Jan 22 12 at 10:33 PM

I think that you should make it your mission in life to finally buy a RO leather jacket this year. I have been reading your blog for years and it’s something you clearly need/want in your life. Once you get it you will no longer crave other jackets… Except maybe a RO leather jacket in grey ;)

catssaymeow shared this comment on Jan 23 12 at 1:13 AM

i also struggle with coats and jackets. i love the idea of wearing them but it’s hard to justify the expense since i live in a subtropical climate. the coat of my dreams would be rick owens or ann demeluemeester, with a wrap front or zip closure and dramatic draping.
that said, i’ve had my eye on the rick owens biker jacket for a while now, too…
all of these options are superb.

O D Y S S E Y shared this comment on Jan 23 12 at 4:34 AM

I bought a great haf leather jacket from Green With Envy last year. I hope they do a similiar one in grey or a white this year. Fingers crossed, finding the perfect jacket is such a good feeling.

not bloody mary likely shared this comment on Jan 25 12 at 7:21 PM

That leather belted coat is perfection!
Loving your blog.

xx

Friday's Kid shared this comment on Jan 25 12 at 11:23 PM

I’m all about the leather jacket! Ah the Rick Owens one is amazing, who knows maybe one of his will pop up on Outnet.. x

Jessie shared this comment on Jan 30 12 at 9:06 AM

I have a older Wish rip-off of that Helmut Lang jacket that I am so damn in love with still, that cross zip is rad. Might need to invest in the real thing and find myself that Rick Owens baby…

Angela shared this comment on Jan 30 12 at 12:45 PM