pic: charlotte rampling 1970s via getty images
The amazing Ms. Rampling showing us all how to wear a white crew-neck t-shirt.
Seventies
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Drape
pic: courtney d’alesio from 2011 fall fashion week paris
I simply adore this outfit. Her clothing drapes without overwhelming. Understated and casual, yet elegant. The half-tuck of her t-shirt exposes the nice tailoring of the pants, and is what takes the look from slouchy to deliberate. The minimal jewelry is a nice touch.
It makes me reconsider adding a cardigan in my wardrobe. (I have yet to find one whose fit flatters me.)
Scarf week day V
pic: minima/maxima
This is an Hermes GM shawl called “Chasse en Inde.” It’s incredibly vibrant-colored and detailed, as well as soft and comfortable. I love the way the cashmere/silk blend drapes differently–more relaxed–than the silk twill carre does.
Scarf week day IV
pic: minima/maxima
Here is the Hermes “Serenite” scarf in a snowball knot (click here for instructions). I’m using a shawl-sized scarf ring to help make the knot. Below, a close-up. If you simply must have this scarf, I found the same colorway for sale here. I’m rather fond of how this one has pale blue and brown, which seems to go with most of my wardrobe.
Scarf week day III
pic: minima/maxima
This scarf is an Hermes “Fleurs de Lotus,” folded in the basic bias fold and just draped around the neck under a blazer. With a black wool J. Crew blazer and black Balenciaga day bag. Detail of print below.
Scarf week day II
pics: minima/maxima
This is an old Gucci scarf that I bought a long time ago on eBay, then never wore. It has a lot of red, orange, blue, and green, and something about the mix of primary colors put me off. However, the design is a bunch of ribbons from a horse show, which reminds me of riding dressage and hunt seat, which I did for many years as a child and teenager. So for sentimental reasons I bought and kept the scarf.
I’m rather proud of this knot, as I’ve finally found a way to wear this scarf that isn’t too jarring. Sweater is black, as is the background of the scarf, which ties it together (ooh, bad pun) somewhat.
Apologies for the, errm, vintage mirrors in the pictures. They appear to be about the same age as the apartment, which is over 100 years old.
(Edit: Below is a copy of the Hermes knotting card with better instructions.)
Scarf week day I
pic: minima/maxima
The tried-and-true cowboy knot variation. Below are the knotting card instructions courtesy of an Hermes knotting card. Follow the first two steps, then knot behind your neck and tuck the ends inside the scarf. This knot can be adjusted by changing how close to the end you tie the knot.
This is pretty much an all-purpose knot — it looks great alone with a top, or under a blazer or coat. I feel like it’s also somewhat timeless — it doesn’t make one look particularly older or younger.
Small home movement
pics: “the lusby,” via tumbleweed homes
Recently, I’ve become interested in the “Tiny Home Movement,” as some people call it — the idea that we really only need a small space to live in. Read More
Scarf week
pic: Bali Barret, Hermes deputy creative director
Lately, I’ve been totally obsessed with wearing scarves. It’s tricky, though. Wear them a certain way, and you definitely age yourself.
Starting on Monday, I’m going to post a picture of each day of the week with a scarf, worn a different way each day.
Cannes
pic: getty images
A bit of inspiration for you for the upcoming warmer months–Jane Birkin at the Cannes Film Festival sometime in the 1970s. How is it that I’ve never seen a bad picture of Jane? She always looks amazing.
I find that I can’t get interested at all in clothing for cooler weather at the moment. But a white t-shirt, some denim, and a sunny day on the water sound perfect right now!
