COLOUR UP THE SEASON

Every season, I try to select with Polyvore some of the best pieces for the arrival season.
Please find below the best finds or Summer 2016, I organized the sets by theme.
Hope you like it.

Love, 
xxx

COLOUR UP THE SEASON by alexam on polyvore.com

M&S - Archive by Alexa Chung

When it comes to designing new collection and introduce her It-girl touch into English heritage brands, Alexa Chung is impressive. Mulberry, Barbour and Hunter have all enjoyed it ! Next up, it hopes : Marks and Sparks.

Archive by Alexa went on sale nationwide in stores and online on Wednesday 13th April. The collection comprises reissued classics from M&S archive, reworked for Chung with an It-girl twist. The collection comprises 31 ready-to-wear items. Alexa Chung explained the process, for which she worked with the M&S design team to recreate items in new color ways and modern fabrications.

"It was so fun to be given the keys to the M&S archive and such a treat to get to cherry pick the very best of their vast collection of pieces. I pulled from stored garments, in-house magazines and TV adverts from various points in the history of Marks & Spencer to create the collection that I believe looks every bit as relevant today as it did then."  Alexa Chung

Alexa Chung going through the M&S archives

The collection is accompanying by a campaign creatively directed by Alexa Chung. This project is the first in Mark & Spencer's collaboration, the brand assured that they will invite a range of designers and trend setters to create capsule collections in the future. 

Glamour Magazine interviewed her, giving us an exclusive look at her collaboration with Marks & Spencer, 'Archive by Alexa Chung', have a look :

Noticeable, there is no denim whatsoever in the collection! It seems like a missed opportunity when you know that Alexa Chung is the biggest fan of denims jeans, shorts and button up denim skirt. This certainly has to do with the fact that Alexa Chung also has a long-standing relationship with AG Jeans.
Anyway as Vogue's shopping editor pointed out, with Alexa Chung leading the capsule collection, M&S is back on track ! 

What of the reaction? 

Several pieces are sold out online, including the black ankle boots and Yes/No white trainers, including the classic khaki trench, are nearly out of stock. 

Shop here !

Find below my favorite pieces !

        

Alexa Mixing at the Archive - M&S Launch Party

   

Classic Tod's

Founded in 1900 by Filippo Della Valle, TOD's represents perfectly the Italian handmade tradition, selecting the best quality of leathers. Products are unique due to their perfection. And it is a closet basic, we all have a pair of this " mocassin à picot" !

Why is this cult?
The Italian brand has developed a wonderful way to treat leather. From bags to shoes through belts and bracelets, resulting pieces of exceptional quality and sleek design.

Details of hand made.

You won't believe it !
Home designs its models and develops them by hand, they call it "contemporary luxury". No relocation here so we are in the respect for tradition and quality suffers: the creations remain immaculate for years.

Dress code advise ?
Tod's is very chic, very classy, a real preppy style. So with the  classic Tod's one be careful, not too much destroy-rock elements. Therefore prefer sober colors (marine, camel, beige..), neutral, and basic with impeccable cuts.

Your must have ?
Gommino moccasin leather, always chic worn next to the skin.


The addicts ?
Inès de la Fressange, Catherine Deneuve, Olivia Palermo, Clara Ferragni, Gala Gonzalez..

Gala Gonzalez, with classic white Gommino

To reverse the brand's image and hit the fashion must have shoes, Tod's decide to develop a special collection for Summer 2016, with new details : studs, rhinestones and craft cutting games with contrasting colors for theTod's Gommino.  Matte leather remixed into a rock spirit, the Gommino is now a unique accessory that combines a young and dynamic spirit and a great refinement !

Tod's, 715 euros

Patch..working on it

Often thought of as a DIY project, patchwork denim is not a new concept at all !

Patchwork or "pieced work" is a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design.

But for spring 2016 this recycled trend arrived on the runway, and shown the many different ways it can be done.

What are the trends ?

 Denim Prismick Small Shoulder Bag , $2,950

Photo : Rogier Vivier

Denim Prismack Plateau Sandals, $925           Denim Prismack Trompette Booties, $1,325

Photo : Roger Vivier                                              Photo : Roger Vivier                  

Alessandra Ambrosio wearing denim with denim

Photo crédit : AKM - GSI

 Spotted on Chanel Officiel Presentation, Timeless Bag in washed out Jean <3 font="">

Lovin it. 

 Gigi Hadid, long Denim washed jacket.

Patchwork jeans, wear with leopard stilettos.

Inspiration Look.