I've been feeling a strong aversion toward dresses and anything that could possibly be described as feminine or sweet since the end of 2007 (for reasons I shouldn't go into on something as widely read as the Atticus Shop Blog). Lucky for me, the fashion world has been feeling the same edgy mood. Motorcycle styles started popping up on fashion's radar when we all started to pay attention to Christophe Decarnin's revival of Balmain around spring of 2008. Similar styles began popping up in my closet not long after, beginning with black Frye Engineer Boots. Leather, studs and fringe quickly became must have details, and suddenly dressing like the chain-smoking, Harley-Davidson driving, forty something grandmother at the local tavern was considered chic! Sorry, that reference may only apply to those who have spent time in small town Wisconsin. If that doesn't completely turn you off from the moto trend, you'll be happy to know that it's still on point for FW09! My current faves include the Faux Fur Motorcycle Vest from Charlotte Ronson (which will be available on atticusshop.com next week), the High-Waisted Leather Shorts from Charlotte, Current/Elliott's Skinny Jean in Overcast Destroy and the Hex in Cash from Acne Jeans. Even though the leather and hardware details can often get pricey, there's no need to worry. From what I've seen, motorcycle trends are continuing into SS10 (think acid wash leather vests, studded belts and destroyed denim), so thankfully, there is no need to pull out those ruffled dresses and bow blouses from the bowels of your closet anytime soon!
10.14.2009
Notes On: The Moto Trend
I've been feeling a strong aversion toward dresses and anything that could possibly be described as feminine or sweet since the end of 2007 (for reasons I shouldn't go into on something as widely read as the Atticus Shop Blog). Lucky for me, the fashion world has been feeling the same edgy mood. Motorcycle styles started popping up on fashion's radar when we all started to pay attention to Christophe Decarnin's revival of Balmain around spring of 2008. Similar styles began popping up in my closet not long after, beginning with black Frye Engineer Boots. Leather, studs and fringe quickly became must have details, and suddenly dressing like the chain-smoking, Harley-Davidson driving, forty something grandmother at the local tavern was considered chic! Sorry, that reference may only apply to those who have spent time in small town Wisconsin. If that doesn't completely turn you off from the moto trend, you'll be happy to know that it's still on point for FW09! My current faves include the Faux Fur Motorcycle Vest from Charlotte Ronson (which will be available on atticusshop.com next week), the High-Waisted Leather Shorts from Charlotte, Current/Elliott's Skinny Jean in Overcast Destroy and the Hex in Cash from Acne Jeans. Even though the leather and hardware details can often get pricey, there's no need to worry. From what I've seen, motorcycle trends are continuing into SS10 (think acid wash leather vests, studded belts and destroyed denim), so thankfully, there is no need to pull out those ruffled dresses and bow blouses from the bowels of your closet anytime soon!
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