Hermès SS25

There are many drool-worthy pieces in the Hermès SS25 collection, especially the flat boots. They will be delivered mid-March, which will give me a month of wear before I store them for summer. I’m good with that.

Street Style Inspired

Spotted on Paris show-goers: The skinny leather belt cinching Suzanne Koller’s coat, and Rickie de Sole’s white skirt styled for fall are both on my inspiration board.

Photos courtesy of Vogue

Going Short(er)

To-the-knee has been my preferred skirt length for ages. Midi and, definitely, maxi overwhelm me, and a mini skirt seemed only suitable in the summer. But, I couldn’t resist trying the Celine cashmere skirt. The hem is coming down an inch, and I will wear sheer black hosiery as styled in the T Magazine story left. It will be shorter than my usual skirt length, but not quite a mini.

Skirt runs extremely small

Prada’s Perfect Dress

Vogue called the SS25 Prada show “Bonkers”, and it certainly was. Along with a deep dive into the house’s archives, there was an insane number of ideas and references on the runway. Farewell quiet luxury, uniform dressing, and capsule wardrobes, this collection signals a seismic vibe shift. And, amidst all the zaniness, there was this perfect dress.

Must-Read: ‘How I Lost (and Found) My Style’ by Cathy Horyn

Cathy Horyn, The Cut’s fashion critic-at-large, wrote an excellent essay on rediscovering her personal style at 67. Developing and evolving personal style is the central thesis of kic.

Fendi SS25 Dream Dress

Nothing beats a chic and easy dress and this one from this Fendi SS25 collection is at the tippy top of my spring wish list. Again, I would wear it now if it were available.

Fendi’s SS25 Footwear

Kim Jones’s ’90s nod — pairing slip dresses with Red Wing work boots — in the Fendi SS25 collection is on my inspiration board and would look great now.

Chloé on Cettire

Some of the best pieces from the Chloé FW24 collection are on Cettire. The long cardigan is en route to me. Why not save a few $$$?

NYFW SS25

There was no “WOW” moment for me this NYFW. I buy less from the Spring collections, which may be why I paid less attention to the shows in real time. Alaia showing in New York was a highlight, but I will not wear any of the looks. Still, it was a well needed shot in the arm for New York’s lagging status on the fashion world stage.

Toteme on the runway is much better suited for NY than Paris and I liked this collection a lot. The clothes are impactful here whereas they seemed underwhelming and lost amidst the Paris shows. This coat is stunning. And, I look forward to trying these Khaite red pumps with a wrapped ankle strap — they are quite chic.

Honestly, I am most excited for Milan this season.

Fall Finds

A Barrie cashmere cape + Chloé jeans + Bally pumps = a fall trifecta.