Uniqlo x Lemaire - a match made in Sartorial Heaven

Hello there! I am still here, and apologize for my absence! Life's been a little crazy lately!

But I have decided I will try my best to keep this blog updated from now on...

So thought I'd start with one of my all-time favourite 'designer' collaborations ever, which was Christopher Lemaire's final collection for Uniqlo.  Since last year I have been a huge Uniqlo fan, with its affordable basics for the entire family, from my little ones, to Mr Brigs. I especially love their Heattech range (of thin yet warm thermal clothes), which I first heard about from Susie Bubble many years ago.

And of course, I am a huge fan of Christophe Lemaire's work, not only for his own label, but also during his stint as creative director at Hermès.  Love his crisp, paired-back simplicity and flawlessly tailored designs, and wonderfully edgy silhouettes.

Now I know I am a little late to blog about this collection, but since it is almost all I have been wearing lately, I thought I'd share anyway.  I put in countless orders in for this range, as I became enamoured with the entire collection (and not just the womenswear, but the menswear too, some of which went into Mr Brigs wardrobe, but some actually went into mine).  I zero-ed in on the mustard yellow pieces, as it is a colour I love but cannot find often in silhouettes I like.  Not only were the pieces beautifully designed, the quality was impeccable, beautifully tailored, timeless and classic but with an evident edge to them.

 This yellow mesh polo sweater is one of my favourites of the collection, I'm so glad I checked the store the night before the range was meant to be released, as it (and the rest of the collection) was already there, so I pounced on it before it sold out.

Bag: Balenciaga Navy Pochette (available at Matches), Sandals: Sydney Sandal Co. (the comfiest sandal ever, these are so delicious on!), Swimsuit: Seafolly,

Here I layered the v-neck knit over the milano sleeveless rib dress, for a double-dose of yellow, in a beautiful ribbed fabric - love the texture and quality of these, so luxe!
Bag: Mansur Gavriel backpack (love it in pink!), Shoes: Adidas Superstars (available in b&w here)

 Lemaire's expert tailoring in 'gaucho' culottes and blazer

Borrowed from the 'boys': Chambray blouson 'shirt/jacket' and pleated elasticated pants, with a cashmere-blend sleeveless tank from the women's range (oh so soft and versatile!)

 I also got the cashmere-blended bodysuit (and in white too), these are so comfy, cut beautifully and so versatile!

Bag: Proenza Schouler PS11 (available at Net-a-Porter, Forward, and My Theresa ) , Bracelet: Céline

I'm embarrassed to say this is only a fraction of the items I got, anyone else a fan of this collaboration? Or of Lemaire? Or Uniqlo?

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Ralph Lauren Pink Pony

October is breast cancer awareness month, and every year Ralph Lauren raises funds for regional and rural programs to ensure treatment is available to all at an earlier, more curable stage, by giving 25% or more of every Pink Pony purchase proceeds towards this worthy cause.

Sneakers: Adidas Superstar, Tee: Ralph Lauren, Overalls: Edit the Brand (old season), Backpack: Mansur Gavriel (available at Ssense, Barneys and Forward in the mini-version)  , Sunglasses: Shuron

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Mansur Gavriel bags - back in stock (and more to come)!

Ok, it's 6 am in the morning, and I am downstairs having just placed my order for a Mansur Gavriel backpack. Crazy? Yes! I have always missed out on their restock on their own website, and due to a bout of insomnia checked my emails this morning crazy early, and saw there were a few bags  that have just come in different stores (I always miss out on MG restocking due to the time difference between Australia and US).

Anyhow, here are direct links to the Mansur Gavriel bags/stockists, I believe the black and ballerina backpack I purchased at Need Supply was the last one.  I thought I'd share quickly in case anyone has been obsessively looking for one like I have been (and always missing out).

You'd better run though, some/many are already selling out, and if you do miss out in these stores, do take note and comfort in the fact that Mansur Gavriel will be restocking next week.

Good luck!

It seems they are now stocked at (you can click on store names to take you directly to the MG bags):


Need Supply 
(I saw the camello backpack and a black/ballerina bucket bag in addition to my black/ballerina backpack)

Bergdorf Goodman 
(which seems to have a wide range of styles and colours if you're quick)

Kirna Zabete
(they have some totes and some beautifully coloured bucket bags, including in bucket)

Forward by Elyse Walker 
(black bucket bag, mini black backpack, black tote)

Steven Alan
(pre-order)

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