Paul Harnden Prince of Wales Check (Wool and Cashmere) Pocket Blazer

My favorite tux shirt: Maison Martin Margiela ‘Replica’ Line 4 (Waiters Uniform, Hong Kong, 80s.)

Carol Christian Poell Band-Aid Rubber Belt

Shorts found at Barneys

Hussein Chalayan Navy/Black Pumps

Comme des Garçons CDG Line Airline Bag, on which I have attached a more practical canvas strap

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I owe everyone who’s blog-readin’ this tumblr an apology: I returned from work at Fashion Week in France and Italy a couple of weeks ago and have been preoccupied with my other life and all the aggravations that come with it. (This is not to say that Fashion Week is all ladies who lunch - it is without a doubt one of the most exhausting things I do during the year. I know: “boo hoo.” You’ll simply have to take my word for this one.

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Above, I’m wearing all Margiela (all 3 to 4 years old.) The blue silk dress is from Margiela Line 4. Line 4, I’m convinced, is near unbeatable when it comes to making unpretentious but exquisitely made clothing for daily wear; my tawny ombre nabuck Tabis (Line 22) have more than proven their worth. This year, I wore them for 10 days straight. By this point, the tabi worn sans socks feels more natural than with - it is certainly my current preference.

Mr. Tabis and I had some difficulties at first, but we eased into a comfortable rhythm within a day or two. Did I mention that I’d forgotten to pack socks? The fact should make the coziness of my 10 day affair with the tabis-that-transform-a-woman-into-a-faun even more impressive.

An attempt at a different silhouette

APC decade old suit cut from painting canvas covered with gesso paint

Vanessa Bruno Linen Top with Snaps

Hussein Chalayan Heels

Lanvin Vintage Necklace (purchased in 2004 for $19)

Maison Martin Margiela Collar (worn as headband)

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Maison Martin Margiela Line 4 Lapeless Trench

Jil Sander Driving Gloves

Proenza Schouler High Heel Ankle Boots w/ Lug Sole

Leggings.

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Maison Martin Margiela Line 4 Replica Shirt “taken from a waiter’s uniform in Hong Kong 80s”

Undercover AW ‘02 ‘Scab’ collection - first showing in Paris, supported by Rei Kawakubo

Undercover AW ‘02 ‘Scab’ Burlap bag acessory

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Boris Bidian Saberi Tunic Shirt (buttons are strung on a lace and can be removed as a necklace)

McQ by Alexander McQueen Leather Pants

Maison Marting Margiela Line 22 Tabi Boots