Luxe Utility
Mary Fellowes • 05/24/2017
Photo: Style du Monde
Back in 1968, Yves Saint Laurent introduced 'safari chic' to the fashion world to global acclaim.
In that same year, his hometown of Paris also saw radical riots by students,
and the U.S. sent their first unmanned spacecraft to the moon. Suffice to say, luxe utility (safari
chic’s 21st century successor) stands for change and self-expression.
In that same year, his hometown of Paris also saw radical riots by students,
and the U.S. sent their first unmanned spacecraft to the moon. Suffice to say, luxe utility (safari
chic’s 21st century successor) stands for change and self-expression.
For nearly two decades, denim has exploded exponentially—most recently in the last couple years, thanks to Vetements and Saint Laurent bringing it back to rarefied runways. But for those with occasional denim fatigue, you can find solace in, well, fatigues themselves!
Think khaki, olive, sand, camel, and sage—luxe utility’s palette is wide-ranging to suit all skin tones. And like the aforementioned denim, it's the perfect neutral building block for statement-making outfits.
And luckily, this is one of those trends that can go anywhere and everywhere. Opt for tone-on-tone and mix and match a floaty, sheer piece with something more structured. Or to pack
a professional
punch, add in some 'I Mean Business' accessories (like a sleek black or white ankle boot
or angular tote.) For your off duty getup, look for a loose pant (we're loving pairs with a paperbag waist)
or relaxed skirt with an oversized knit or striped top.
Just bear in mind not to get too
normcore or basic in the overall look, otherwise it veers into 1990s soccer mom
territory. The key is to elevate it with feminine touches like
crystals, embroidery, ruffles, or bright satins.
a professional
punch, add in some 'I Mean Business' accessories (like a sleek black or white ankle boot
or angular tote.) For your off duty getup, look for a loose pant (we're loving pairs with a paperbag waist)
or relaxed skirt with an oversized knit or striped top.
Just bear in mind not to get too
normcore or basic in the overall look, otherwise it veers into 1990s soccer mom
territory. The key is to elevate it with feminine touches like
crystals, embroidery, ruffles, or bright satins.