Konfekt Issue 56: Collecting Clothing

In the recent Konfekt newsletter writer Chiara Rimella muses on clothing obsessions saying “(a) close inspection of anybody’s wardrobe will often reveal its owner’s obsession with a specific item of clothing. Some women have endless rows of tailored white shirts, piles of colourful cardigans or enough sandals for a year-long summer.” Ms. Rimella goes on to admit that her obsession is pyjamas. This, naturally, got me to ask myself — do I collect a specific item of clothing? I love hobos and Nordic socks and own a number of each, but, my true obsession is short sleeve knits. Elbow length sleeves to be precise. A polo collar, crewneck, or V-neck, I’m not picky. This one by Allude is on its way to me — I can’t say no to grey, ribbed wool.

Do you collect an item of clothing?

Net-A-Porter: Ballet Flats

I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with ballet flats, the shoe du jour this past year. However, there are some exceptionally good ones on NET-A-PORTER and I’m going to give them a go. Chloé, The Row, Khaite, The Row

The Row Fall 2023

I’ve been studying The Row’s Fall 2023 collection images; the shoes with leather socks above right, especially. The coat, too, is divine. And, I love a tricky look like the one below. Review here.

Layering Masterclass

These Officine Générale women’s looks, from the recent men’s FW23 show, are a masterclass on layering. The grey with brown accessories is an all-time favored combo.

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Winter Tweak

This is the time of year when I start playing with layering to shake up my everyday uniform. A white cotton turtleneck is such an easy tweak and does so much for so little.

Images NET-A-PORTER and @leandracohen

What Goes Around, Comes Around: Valentino Tan-Go

In 2012 Valentino introduced the Tan-Go pump and I was smitten. I bought them in black patent, beige patent, and tan suede and wore them, without pause, for the next 10 years. Last year I decided it was time to update my beloved Tan-Gos and bought a number of slingbacks. Then, guess what happened in 2022? Valentino reissued the Tan-go! On the new iteration the toe is a tad squarer and the vamp higher, but mine still look good. Trust me, #Don’tOverPurge.

Picture on the right I’m wearing the Cecilie Bahnsen cable-knit vest over an aRossGirl dress.

Chanel SS23 Couture Shoes

I spied these in the Chanel SS23 Couture show that just came down the runway. A slingback loafer with a block heel looks chic and comfortable.

Ann Mashburn’s Faye Pants

In the comments on my previous post, a few folks reminded me of Ann Mashburn’s Faye pants. Duh, I have a pair in white denim and they are exactly what I’m looking for. While I wait for the black waffle version to come back in stock, I bought a pair in grey. Maybe I’ll figure out a way to wear my Cecilie Bahnsen cable-knit vests with them. I bought the vests in grey and black a few years ago and I’m still struggling with how to style them. Over a black dress has been my best look so far. And, these A Emery sandals are totally random and very cute. If I didn’t have a binful of similar styles, I would have clicked ‘buy’ already.

High Sport Pants

One glaring hole in my wardrobe is a good-looking everyday pair of pants. Comfortable as jeans and not tailored trousers is the goal. I posted on High Sport when it launched in November 2021 and now I’m circling back. Skirts in mid-winter are not always ideal. Paired with the Chloé ballet flats above or slingbacks, these High Sport pants could fill that hole nicely.

A Few Days in Paris

Paris in January is great — no crowds and the city feels intimate and relaxed. It was fun to be there for the launch of the Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama collaboration — they went all out. The ‘Monet – Mitchell’ exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton was well worth the trek. Honestly, the Frank Gehry designed building is always worth the trek. This trip we stayed at the recently opened Hotel Château Voltaire. I loved everything about it — the service, the location, the private spa — it’s my new favorite hotel. Their restaurant is superb, too, and we ate there almost every night. As planned, I picked up the Perfumer H room spray, lingerie, and two copies of Virginie Mouzat’s book ‘Le Dernier mot’ at Le Bon Marché. In the early ’80s I studied in Paris, Marc Jacobs was my classmate and good friend that summer. These Saint Laurent boots give me a vibe from that amazing time and I couldn’t resist. As I was coming home through passport control at JFK, the officer just stared at me then finally said “I’m trying to figure out what you’re wearing.” The Perfect Moment down sweater gets loads of comments, but that topped them all.