The Return of Matching Shoes & Bags S/S 12 (1/2)

One of the worst things one can say to bash a woman`s outfit these days is 'It`s too matchy matchy.' Fashion has seen a decade where mixing was a must. It started with Patricia Field`s Sex and the City looks and was continued in the colour-blocking trend, that we considered it cool and creative to 'break the rules'. As it is with trends, we love it as long as only the stylists and fashion icons do it but when it hits the streets and we see how people get it wrong, it`s over. We have totally reached this point with the mixing-imperative! It`s enough.
It is time to return to thoughtful & well-planned outfits. The point is not to become "conservative or less creative", the point is to make sense again and return to harmonic looks (if only to give our eyes a break from all the chaotic atrocities of the last decade!). Another point is to get real about ourselves; not all of us are blessed with great taste, the confidence to pull off daring combinations or the occasions to wear the "fashion-forward looks". I say: let`s return to sense (instead of taking the risk of looking like a parrot) and remember that rules do not just exist to be be broken - they also exist because they make sense.

Here are my favourite matching shoes & bags of S/S 12 (part 1 of 2)


Alexander McQueen / Roberto Cavalli


Alexander McQueen


Alexander McQueen


Alexander McQueen


Alexander McQueen


Elie Saab


Alexander McQueen


Alexander McQueen


Roberto Cavalli

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Are you returning to matching your shoes with your bag?
Which of the combinations above is your favourite?

Top 10 Picks: Alexander McQueen Man S/S 12

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I`m in love with the velvet blazers! The collection has such a youthful & cool vibe - almost a bit french. I like.

Which look is your favourite and what do you like best about the collection?

Runway Trend S/S 12: Harnesses, Corset- & Waist-Belts

Alexander McQueen`s metallic harnesses create an edgy contrast to the tender dresses.




Waist-belts add a feminine twist to the classic trenchcoat at Burberry Prorsum.




Jean Paul Gaultier`s corsets make sure the waist is still highlighted in his flowing, loose designs.


Vivienne Westwood`s Anglomania harness highlights shoulders and waist.

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Which belt-version is your favourite? How do you wear your waist-belts, ladies?

Top 10 Picks: Alexander McQueen Box Clutches S/S 12

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Which of these beauties is your favourite?

Alexander McQueen S/S 12 (2/2)

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How do you like the collection?

Alexander McQueen S/S 12 (1/2)

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Which look is your favourite?