Accessories – Outerwear

December – Focus on Outerwear:

No doubt winter is well settled in. As I glance outside my window in Cheshire, I admire the picturesque scenery: The snow is falling gently, the snow-covered rooftops are gleaming and the criss-cross of footsteps is slowly disappearing.

Once again, I have resumed my daily ritual of starting a coal fire in the formal sitting room, which doubles as my office. The cats caught on to this pretty quickly and revel daily in the glow of the fire, as the true hedonists that they are.

So for our December Newsletter, it is no big surprise that I wanted to focus on great outerwear:

When I look for that great coat or that special jacket, I look for functionality. But equally important are the lines, the attention to detail, the quality and the colours. I want to feel confident and be myself. I want to be inspired. I want to know that it will last for many seasons to come.

My top finds, in no particular order:

1. Synthia Reinfeld

I absolutely adore these oversized hooded capes and long coats. Made from 100% Mohair, they exude warmth, opulence and style, with a touch of whimsical.

The palette too is striking, along with the layering, reminding me of dramatic and beautiful glacier landscapes.

To learn more about Synthia and her designs, check out Synthia Reinfeld

2. Camilla Wellton – Swedish Luxury Fashion

Part of Camilla Wellton’s vision is “to create clothes to enhance the natural power, grace, beauty and elegance of the wearer.”

She has certainly managed to deliver that through her keen sense of esthetics and attention to detail. Her lines are soft, yet confident. Camilla also offers a “Made-to-measure” service.

For more details on her full line and how to WIN a Diana coat (until Dec. 24th), check out Camilla Wellton or her store on Sense of Fashion

3. Carla Dawn Behrle – NYC

(Photo credits: Phillip Wong from PhillipWongProduction.com)

If leather is your pleasure and you appreciate the value of a couture fit and fine crafted details, then Carla Dawn Behrle’s designs will make you feel like a kid in a candy store.

Most of her pieces are custom creations and her focus on quality, a perfect fit and attention to details have won her the loyal following of a long-list of celebrities. Behrle Leather has also been seen on Taylor Momson in “Dinner with Schmucks” and should be making an appearance in MiB3.

To find out more about Carla’s designs, check out Carla Dawn Behrle

4. Custo – Barcelona

If you are looking to add a bit of fun and colour to your winter wardrobe, Custo could be for you.

Inspired by the relaxed surfer attitude of Southern California, this Barcelona based brand focuses on colours, screen-prints and illustrations. It’s a bold, fun and slightly psychedelic look that would perk up just about anyone!

Check out Custo or their Sense of Fashion store for their full collection.

5. Enlightened Platypus

For something truly unique, handmade from recycled materials and with a strong Bohemian flair, check out this little Etsy store.

Lisa Marie, the artist behind Enlightened Platypus, combines her background as a dress-maker with her whimsical imagination, to create these one-of-a-kind marvels in a multitude of colours.

But hurry up, her Dream Coats sell faster than I can spell “Enlightened Platypus“.

(Next Month: Focus on Jewelry)