Let's just call it a sad moment in the dressing room. It looked a little something like this:
I guess there's always Saint Laurent tops and accessories I can hoarde. But the Saint Laurent aesthetic doesn't change that drastically from season to season that my current haul will last me for years before I get bored or tired of them. Besides, how many tuxedo jackets can I possibly own especially since the last time I needed a tuxedo was for a family wedding about 5 years ago.
I did try to rock it at Whole Foods, but the cheese monger didn't care or notice. And why should he?
That's when I decided to look to new designers for inspiration for the upcoming Fall 2014 season. Rick Owens is wonderful but I'm too short for his new avant guard designs. The cheese monger wouldn't be able to see my face behind that high Owens cowl neck. No one wears Gucci any more except Russians, pimps and actual Russian pimps. Kenzo had too much going on, Givenchy is reserved for wannabe b-ball players and Armani made me sleepy with all those earthy tones.
But Valentino caught my eye and seduced me right away with its devil's-in-the-details designs. I'm loving the herringbone camo suit (pictured above). The man clutch ain't too shabby either.
The double-faced cashmere coats and sweaters throughout the collection also made me wish it was already October and pumpkin-spiced latte season at Starbucks. Each piece looked so luxurious, soft to the eye and easy to understand. Even the crazy fur coats and embroidered owl jackets seemed like something someone out there would actually love and be brave enough to wear out in public (speaking to all Kanyes).
YES
I'm a Valentino-believer. Move over Saint Laurent, there's a new gay man in town winning the hearts and wallets of men.
NO
I can't really afford all of the pieces I want. But this man-boy can dream.
MAYBE
You are part of the 1% and have already bought the entire collection. I can't wait for you to sell it at a consignment store.
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