Style & Design
Originally published on Monday, 23rd February 2009
My Wardrobe
This London Fashion Week UJ have teamed up with online fashion retailers my-wardrobe.com. Having just launched their stellar menswear collections alongside a womenswear offering which has been going strong since 2006, we've called them in for a little sartorial guidance to keep up with the fashion crowd.
So if Fashion Week has given you cause for thought, here's a choice of the best mens and womens items to invest in now, picked by my-wardrobe's expert buyers.
And if you start buying now, you can get in on their new loyalty scheme, my-loyalty card, and earn rewards as you shop; plus everything comes in sexy packaging with next day delivery.
MENS
Nudie Jeans – Big Bengt Relaxed Heavy Dry Jeans
A new fit from Swedish denim masters, Nudie Jeans. The Big Bengt has a generous, relaxed upper half, which tapers at the hem. This makes the jean a version of the carrot-shape fit which is on-trend for this season, but easier to wear than others brands' incarnations.
Big Bengt Relaxed Heavy Dry Jeans by Nudie Jeans • £84
Ray Ban – Brown Classic Tortoishell Wayfarer
The masters of sunglasses, the Wayfarer is as relevant this season as it was to Tom Cruise in Risky Business. The tortoishell finish gives the wearer an injection of stylish cool.
Brown Classic Tortoishell Wayfarer by Ray Ban • £117
Helmut Lang – Grey Lined Mac
This grey lined Mac by Helmut Lang is understated and a timeless classic that will never date. It focuses on the simplicity of form and clean lines and exemplifies the legacy of the designer - purism at its best.
Grey Lined Mac by Helmut Lang • £442
APC - Cream With Navy Check Cotton Shirt
The final word in understated cool, French brand APC creates the perfect transitional wardrobe for the modern man. This shirt taps into the check trend that is still prevalent for the Spring Summer season, but is subtle enough to remain in your daily wardrobe for seasons more.
Cream With Navy Check Cotton Shirt by APC • £77
WOMENS
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania – Dolly Bow Dress
Another timeless classic from Vivienne Westwood. The bow drawstring neck detail adds a quirky yet feminine touch.
Dolly Bow Dress by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania • £225
Anya Hindmarch – Bowery Wicker Woven Bag
A beautiful shoulder bag – the key feature is the intricate leather lattice detailing in the middle panel, finished with understated yet sophisticated hardware.
Bowery Wicker Woven Bag by Anya Hindmarch • £731
Katia Lombardo – Swarovski Suede Peeptoe Platform
These stunning suede platform peeptoes with Swarovski detailing are great party shoes.
Swarovski Suede Peeptoe Platform by Katia Lombardo • £491
Thomas Burberry – Trench Coat
Fabulous modern outerwear from Thomas Burberry, fusing a traditional trench feel with contemporary detailing.
Trench Coat by Thomas Burberry • £536
