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.

What’s Next?

I am going to check in on a friend who is in the hospital. Since she’s a fellow blogger, I told her that we could discuss the demise of Adidas Sambas and whether Mary Janes are still chic. It seemed that every third person in Paris week before last was wearing the white Sambas above. Even though I have worn them for decades, I put them away at the beginning of the summer. I don’t usually let trends dictate my wardrobe choices, but the Samba is ubiquitous at this point and no longer feels special. So, what now? Which sneakers are you wearing these days?

Bits & Bobs

It’s cool and crisp this morning following a spectacular Labor Day. If you watched the US Open yesterday, you know that it was a beautiful day in NYC. Here are few things on my radar: Elizabeth Strout’s, Tell Me Everything, is available September 10, and season 4 episode 1 of Slow Horses with Kristin Scott Thomas airs tonight. A camel skirt is a harbinger of fall, and these Bally Mary Jane Flats have a good toe shape. I’m excited to pull out my Celine boots — on Angelina Jolie above —  and get the season rolling.