Dolce Gabbana or Marc Jacobs?

Dolce Gabbana s/s 2013

Marc Jacobs s/s 2013

That is the question! The debate of the black and white skirt suit has begun. It seems that in fashion too, great minds think alike. We have seen lots of black and white so far in the s/s 2013 catwalk and lots of stripes too. But these too are strikingly similar. So which one do you prefer? Are you a stripes person? 

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both images from style.com

I love Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs s/s 2013 images from style.com

must have sweater

get the look

Marc by Marc Jacobs s/s 2013

Nobody is as cool, creative and original as the wonderful mr. Marc Jacobs. Come to think that each year he designs 12 -that is TWELVE!- collections, four for each of the brands he is head of design, Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton and Marc by Marc Jacobs, makes him the hardest working person in the fashion industry. The fact that he somehow manages to have a different vision for each brand, makes him the most talented designer of his time. My first purchase was a Marc by Marc Jacobs denim logo printed bag, back when the logo was Marc -in bold letters- Jacobs. I loved it and felt so special wearing it, and that was only the beginning. Lots of pairs of shoes came afterwards, flats, flatforms, pumps, rain boots, lots of tshirts too, bags, perfumes and somehow I always felt that Marc "gets me" and I get him. 

" I don't think there is ever a wrong time for a polka dot " Marc Jacobs

"... nor for stripes", he must have thought afterwards and designed his amazing spring/summer 2013 Marc Jacobs collection, with the striped, two piece skirt suits, simple cuts and those four "I-would-easily-wear-this" maxi long sleeved dresses (now available for pre-order through moda operandi ). In the same graphic spirit his Marc by Marc Jacobs line (also available through moda operandi clothes and accessories), came out more young and playful, with mixed patterns and those lovely scarves wrapped around the waist or worn as turbans. So although they were two totally different collections they were somehow coherent. 

Looking forward for the Louis Vuitton show later in Paris, especially after last season's train station extravaganza, I have a feeling this one will be toned down luxury.

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all images from style.com

p.s. I would like the white/blue checkered satchel, the orange turban , the printed sweater, striped shorts and the boyfriend jeans for next summer. What would you choose?

Expensive LV Toys

(image from style.com)
This small round Louis Vuitton-I wonder if I can call it a- purse, caught my eye back in september during the S-S 11 Paris fashion week. Tassels are coming up as a hit trend, in earrings, necklaces and this little cutie is a piece of wonder coming true. Well not exactly coming true as I recently saw in cocoperez that the Monogram Nova Minaudière will be retailing for the price of 35.000$, yes this is a five digit number. It is encrusted in swarovski crystals placed by hand and I personally love the long gold tassel. Now if only I could have Marc Jacobs as a veeeery close friend...


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When Goofy met Karl

Goofy is Karl Lagerfeld, Daisy Duck turned into Donatella and Donald is Marc Jacobs? That is one great project coming from Spanish ELLE and it's really original! I just saw it today at cocoperez and it's so much fun. I like the background characters even better!

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