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SHE, GARÇONNE
*with Chiara Bimbatti
written Chidozie Obasi
Fall might feel like a faraway fantasy, but that needn’t be reflected in your tailoring. A surefire way to make getting out of bed on mild, chilly mornings slightly more appealing?
Choosing to blend in elegance and fuss-free practicality with jolly shades – or at least, integrating some flashes of colour into the mix. N21’s golden shimmers; Dolce&Gabbana’s structured shirting; Dsquared2’s practical offerings; Prada’s wear-anywhere blazers: from the sweetest slip dresses to conceal under shirts, to the motifs sure to enliven any outfit, there’s an abundance of options to choose from, which can be a blessing or a point of difficulty – so allow us to be your style guide.
cardigan, skirt, belt + shoes N21
shirt ALBERTA FERRETTI
bracelet MIU MIU
socks POMPEA
blazer DOLCE&GABBANA
shirt MAX MARA
shorts SANDRO Paris
pants QUARTOATTO
jacket JIL SANDER
polo TORY BURCH
shirt DUSAN
skirt PORTS 1961
shoes DURAZZI
Many contemporary brands and established fashion houses have put their respective stamps on essentials and statement staples, opting for anything from the classic hues to bolder ones, in order to provide ample range. Through the years, some have chosen to stick to the classic silhouettes, while others have experimented with details like cropped hemlines, voluminous details and flamboyant cuts, which can offer a modern edge to the otherwise classic offering. For high-street styles, look to Quartatto, Sandro and Jacob Cöhen, where you can always find sleek, timeless designs alongside more directional offerings. For those who are in the market for an investment piece, consider Paul Smith’s neutral outerwear numbers, which fall in place to define a more structured silhouette, or Extreme Cashmere’s minimalist white essentials. As modeled ever beautifully by Chiara Bimbatti, browse LE MILE’ s edit of the best garçonne styles that will make layering a breeze.
blazer DSQUARED2
top SPORTMAX
shirt TOMMY HILFIGER
skirt ANDREA ADAMO
blazer MAX MARA
bra DOLCE&GABBANA
shorts JACOB CÖHEN
blazer PAUL SMITH
shirt CELINE
tank top EXTREME CASHMERE
skirt MOSCHINO
blazer DOLCE&GABBANA
shirt MAX MARA
shorts SANDRO Paris
pants QUARTOATTO
blazer + jeans CELINE
jumpsuit TOM FORD
shirt ALESSANDRO GHERARDI
shoes SERGIO ROSSI
total look VALENTINO
blazer LACOSTE
dress VERSACE
pants CHB CHRISTIAN BOARO
total look MIU MIU
credits
all Images (c) LE MILE / Antonio Crotti
photography ANTONIO CROTTI
fashion direction + styling CHIDOZIE OBASI
head of production JESSICA LOVATO
fashion coordination DAVIDE BELOTTI
hair DAVIDE NUCARA
make up ILARIA PIGHI
model CHIARA BIMBATTI via ELITE MODEL WORLD
fashion assistance LUCA MICELI + ALBERTO MICHISANTI + LORIS VOTTERO + CLOE RUBINATO + ANNA REGAZZONI + AMALIA BLANGINO + MARTINA MUSMARRA