Nicole Farhi. London Fashion Week

A wet, drizzly morning- wind shaking the early morning air: but we ventured out into the midst of a damp, busy street. Running for a cab, then sprinting to the 9 am show, clinging onto dripping hats and soaked umbrellas. And while the initial effort was far from enjoyable, the beauty of Nicole Farhi's collection made the whole journey more than worthwhile. A muted palette of colours, sharp tailoring juxtaposed with casual slouchiness- the collection exuded an understated sort of elegance- the sort of clothes you would expect to see women lounging in cafes on Rue St. Honore in Paris, wearing. And while I was a little dubious regarding the choice of footwear (most of the models seemed to be wearing a shiny-verging-on-tacky leather boot), I left the show with the intention of investing in more classical tailoring.

What I'm Wearing:
Vintage Hat (bought at Spitalfields Market), Vintage Wool Cape, Topshop Studded Gloves & Shorts, Urban Outfitters Bag.

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