The Coach bag has been ordered, but it has not yet arrived. Before I found that bag, I saw this one, which, aside from being outside of my budget, was either too large or too small.
However, it lead me to the Akris website, where I saw many interesting things, most specifically this coat in double faced cashmere. I adore it. I also recognize that it is probably much too bright.
A few days later, after I ordered the Coach bag, I went back to look at the Akris website. Somehow, I hadn't looked at the fall collections in February, perhaps because I was moving in to my new house at that time. I was perfectly happy to retreat indoors, avoiding the 100 degree plus heat, and dream of cool weather and cashmere.
I am particularly taken with the use of color and texture in this collection, sometimes subtle, sometimes not, but really quite sophisticated in its colors and materials, including double faced cashmere, silk, horsehair, and leather.
I adore this dress.
I assume the dress shown under this short coat is similar to the green one. This is a much better shade of purple for me to wear, not that I will be ordering any Akris this fall.
The colors are used with subtlety and restraint. The materials also enhance the design. This is definitely sophisticated color-blocking for grown-ups.
I'll share a couple of more photos.
The critics were not happy with the fit of the pants.
The critics may be correct about the fit, I was not at the shows, but there is something elegant about the ease. The remind me of the feel of luxury and movement that I saw in the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit, and yet they are thoroughly modern.
Akris Ai bag from Saks.
All other photos from the Akris website.
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11 responses to “It Started with a Purple Purse, or Inspiration Tuesday”
For some reason this post didn’t show up in my reader but I caught it on facebook.
“This is definitely sophisticated color-blocking for grown-ups.” I see what you mean!
I love the jacket with the asymmetrical line. The coat and dress you like would look great on you because of your height and long torso.
I LOVE Akris!
Thank you Susan. I would love to play around with some of the ideas from this collation.
That was supposed to be collection
Kristin, Me too! If I could afford it I would live in Akris and Ralph Rucci with a few accents of Dries Van Noten.
It is a nice bag.
Double-sided cashmere would just feel so luscious!
Please share where you found the bag…i looked but no luck. I love purple and my purple bag is showing age. Can not wait to hear how you like it.
Tina in Va
The bag is a beaut, I just bought a black bag and am slightly regretting it, I no longer have any confidence in what I buy which is awful, i am always second guessing myself.
The bag is great, as are the clothes. I think you either love or hate drapey pants. I think they’re very sexy and glamorous feeling, and I agree about the YSL vibe.
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