Au Courant is now posting live from Trinidad & Tobago for the rest of December 2009! Expect more of the same international, independent fashion goodness, but with some on-location pic snapping and local style features thrown in for good measure.
To kick things off, I popped around to the Meiling Kapok store on Saturday Dec. 12th for the 'look-see afternoon' the design team hosted for their Secret Life of Plants collection. Many thanks to Marsha & Kalisha for showing me the pieces! Although I reached late - just before closing, shame on me - I was still able to hone in on some standout pieces.
Apparently, a great deal of the collection was snapped up right after the showing, but there were still some gems on the racks. And a lot of the denim pieces were still available - although some of the styles seemed a tad boxy in an office uniform sort of a way, I did see some very neat waistcoats, and jackets with ruffled waistlines and fabric flower brooches that were extremely wearable.
My absolute fave? The Brocade-ish dress in Aubergine with the floral black pattern (4th image from top.) I'm loving the tasteful play on the strong shoulder trend; the combination of a tulip-like sleeve and the boxy, pointed shoulders saves the dress from looking dated. I especially loved the long sash; I should have asked if it was detachable, cause it's the kind of thing I'd wrap over a plain white tee and sleek black stovepipe pants ensemble to go have a drink with friends...
Next up: We're heading down to the Southlands!
LMN Harris
NB. All images are copyright LMN Harris/Au Courant Magazine
