Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière, who was creative director at the house from 1997 to 2012, is doing the rounds on resale sites – and in the spirit of spring, I’ve got my eye on a floral top. As for layers: though the weather is steadily getting warmer, it’s not quite hot enough to leave the house without a jacket, so consider this cropped grey wool style the perfect cover-up. On the accessories front, see: these Céline crystal drop earrings and a pre-loved Gucci watch.
Another jewellery box addition I’ve got my eye on? A shapely silver bangle, which would pair well with this draped postbox-red minidress by Jean Paul Gaultier. And for investment-worthy finishing touches, take note of this beaded Fendi Baguette bag – a timeless silhouette that ceases to age – and the Louis Vuitton Croissant bag, which I was lucky enough to borrow from the eBay archive during London Fashion Week.
As I mentioned above, a versatile spring jacket is a smart investment – this Junya Watanabe X Comme des Garçons checked style is equal parts warm and stylish. And when the weather is slightly milder, you can turn to knitwear – like this Argyle cardigan – as a final layer for any look. Also on my wish list for this season: vintage leather cowboy boots and Céline shield sunglasses.
Scroll on for picks from months gone by, which you might still be able to snap up…
Flannel shirts and boxing trainers are other standout trends that have done the rounds on social media of late. Ditto preppy pleated skirts (scroll on for some noteworthy examples that’ll be a timeless addition to your wardrobe). And with rumours swirling of Loewe’s new creative director hire, consider investing in one of Jonathan Anderson’s greatest feats: the Loewe Puzzle bag, in a fiery red hue.
Rather than bundling myself up in knitwear and Heattech, I’ve found that track jackets can be a surprisingly smart layering tool. Ones with windproof qualities will fend off the chill when zipped up, and in the summer, they’re perfect as something lightweight to throw over a dress. Another investment that will see me through the seasons? A vintage suede miniskirt, which I’ll be wearing with tights and oversized outerwear until the weather warms up, and hiking boots, which will serve for icy days and festivals alike. As for accessories, I’ve got my eye on this pocketed Prada Tessuto bag.
Pea coats are one of the key coat styles of the moment.– this version from Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, complete with a studded collar, is a more directional take on the timeless trend. See also: these low-waisted suit trousers, suitable for work and play, an Issey Miyake blouse and silver modernist ring.
I own many pairs of trousers, but recently I’ve found myself returning to the vintage shell pants I bought last year. Like tracksuit bottoms, they’re really comfortable, and while they err on the more casual side, I’ve styled them with a “nice top” and jewellery for dinners, parties and work events. This velvet jacket from Rokit, a vintage Stussy tee and vintage Christian Dior earrings – sourced by specialist Susan Caplan – would complement them well.
