DARK SKIES, BRIGHT CLOTHES
Statement pieces from CHENPENG, BLUEMARBLE, and others mean that standing out against winter backdrops has never been more fun.
Dark mornings, dark evenings, and cold, wet weather can convince you that it’s time for clothes to stop being fun and exciting, that it’s all about practicality now. There’s a lot to be said for technical outerwear at this time of year, sure, but there’s no need to sacrifice playfulness.
Bold, textured pieces are the catalyst for a brighter mood even when the clouds are gathering overhead. CHENPENG’s Fall/Winter 2023 collection yields a furry, pastel wonderland that stands in stark contrast to the worsening weather. Likewise, Bode’s Prima Crown might be just enough to pick your day up—or someone else’s.
Featured In This Image: BLUEMARBLE hat.
Trapper hats, also known as chapka hats, are a practical form of headwear in colder climes. Designed with ear flaps and chin straps, they lock in vital warmth and protect against the wind. BLUEMARBLE sacrifices just a bit of that practicality to make the boldest chapka in the game.
Featured In This Image: Nφdress bag.
Functionality and flamboyance are often seen as opposing forces, but accessories like this Poodle Bag from Nφdress prove that you could be wearing the highest spec of down jacket with a GORE-TEX shell and still turn heads with your fluffy pooch tote.
Featured In This Image: CHENPENG coat.
CHENPENG is no stranger to a bold coat, but the Wilderness Coat makes the label’s bright, graphic-adorned puffers look understated. The faux-fur, floor-length build features a quilted satin lining to offer some insulation. Make no mistake, though, this coat is all about the statement.
Featured In This Image: Ottolinger coat.
Fall/Winter 2023 is clearly the season to let your bright faux-fur dreams run wild. Ottolinger joins the party with this shawl-collar overcoat. Eschewing classic gray wool in favor of a much more noticeable shaggy blue build, this piece is sure to impress when you turn up to work.
Featured In This Image: Bottega Veneta boots.
Last season Bottega Veneta pushed the boundaries of leather with a pair of jeans and a flannel shirt cut from premium leather. This season, the Italian house goes even further, creating the perfect shoe for those winter days when you really don’t have the energy to get ready.
Featured In This Image: Bode crown.
Crowns rarely enter the winter headwear conversation and, frankly, that is an oversight. Bode puts the record straight this season with the Prima Crown.
Featured In This Image: Bottega Veneta turtleneck.
Bottega Veneta regularly turns to texture to bring a new angle to classic silhouettes, but it defaults to the signature intrecciato weave construction. Fish scale knits are a refreshing newcomer to the offering—a fun experiment as well as a lesson in expert craftsmanship.
Featured In This Image: MSGM heels.
There are no style rules in the MSGM universe, and these faux-fur heels are all the evidence needed. Not great for traipsing through puddles, but a serious win once you’ve made it to the party.
- Date: November 9, 2023
