Once upon a time, I wrote an article over at Painfully Hip, it was called How to Build a Designer Wardrobe on a Budget. It sparked a bit of debate, and the comments are muy interesante so give them a read.
None of us want to be label whores, selling our souls to the big names but, equally, I think we would all agree that a little more quality in our wardrobes would be a plus. I’m certainly coming around to the idea of a wardrobe that doesn’t just give something back in the short term, but keeps on giving, perhaps even years into the future.
I want more from my wardrobe, do you?
In my own aesthetic adventures, designer is still a word very much in my vocabularly - though, I have to stress: I believe in the quality and not the kudos of designer clothing, and therefore pick my brands very carefully.
It is certainly possible to 'thrift' designer, very possible indeed. But with more and more gals jumping on the vintage bandwagon, it ain't a stroll in the park to find your style and size without paying the premium you'd pay for buying it brand-spanking new. That's where websites like Farfetch.com come in. For the designer-doll it's a dream come true, with a frankly ma-hoo-ssive collection of designer clothes.
Building a designer wardrobe isn't about gluttony or greed, it's about slow growth, integrity, and graceful commitment to your aesthetic in the long term. Want to know some of the items I'd pick from Farfetch? Feast your eyes on this:
(Unfortunatly some of the items have sold out since I made the above set, if so I've provided alternatives.)
Clockwise from top-left: the 'stefan' wedge by Opening Ceremony; Carven shorts, now sold-out (boo!) but these are equally nice; Marc by Marc Jacobs short-sleeved blouse; SOCIÉTÉ Anonyme pleated button skirt; Yves Saint Laurent bag, gone :(, so here's a less preppey alt. by Marc Jacobs; cropped bolero in the sale, wahoo!; Marc by Marc Jacobs animal faced pumps; Rayban Wayfarers.
Farfetch.com is definitely a bookmark-able website, and, if you're trying to organise a dress for your impending graduation like a certain person (ahem, read: me) it's a superb spot for desirable designer dresses.
What are your thoughts on designer? Let's continue the debate!
2 comments:
wow, i love the collage you put together! such lovely things. it really makes me want to create a core wardrobe for myself.
i really like the thought of not buying anything for a long time and saving up to afford something from a designer at some point. still, i know i wouldn't buy a garment that costs 100€ or more. one reason is that i'm a student without a big income. another reason is that i mostly prefer sewing similiar garments by myself - because i know they will fit me much better then.
Quality is, definetly, very important for me. And the bag on the set is amazing!
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