Friday, May 13, 2011

My First Missoni

There are few things sexier and more effortlessly elegant than knit worn on its own. (My most profuse apologies for shamelessly using the S word to refer to myself..) After years of mulling over it, I picked up my first Missoni sweater a few days ago, and have been wearing it quite frequently since.

Missoni sweater, H&M jeans, quilted velvet sneaker-slippers by 3:33

Missoni is a worthy investment. Their sweaters are well-knit, they fit flatteringly, and the patterns, new every season, are iconically Italian-dandy. I’d highly recommend getting a deep v-neck, as pictured, or a cardigan; the styling possibilities are limitless. However, the impending collaboration with Target raises in me suspicions of possible tragic brand dilution.. But on a lighter note, detail shots:

the vibrant blend of magenta, pale yellow, and green

the usual wrist mix spring-ified by a cord of hemp and yellow string from Macau

pouring green tea with a green ring by Norbu Bijoux in Williamsburg

shoes by 3:33

These were my go-to shoes last lazy winter. Walking through the wet and salty snow has rendered the shoes creased and nearly balded on certain spots, but I find myself liking them even better this way. If a young Hugh Hefner skateboarded and still wanted to look suave, these are the shoes he’d wear.

photos by Jessica E.

8 comments:

Shane B said...

so very much tempted to get myself a cardigan and yes, the v neck is sexy~~

Matthew Spade said...

my hair chest wouldn't allow any of the sort. works for you though, it's very nice

Brandon said...

Oooph Izzy the S word! Hot AND Heavy! I would be mightily interested to see the Dandy himself (yes that's happening right there) take on the more crazy missoni patterns. Lets make that happen! Calling Angela: we have a Filipino here who needs to style some of your shit!

As for the shoes, Wabi Sabi Baby! nothing says old money like balding velvet!

Giancinephile said...

No matter how I try to shy away from colour, I surprisingly still have a heart for Missoni. I guess those things I've loved from childhood will often always carry on to the present.

And I somehow got motivated to work on my first Missoni piece thanks to you! haha

Anonymous said...

Loving this look! I basically want everything you are wearing!

we could grow up 2gether said...

damn, me long gone. next time perhaps. your hair is looking magnificent btw

Layered Black said...

Speechless about those shoes! Love! I think my husband could rock those too.

Elizabeth
www.layeredblack.com

Luigi Alba said...

Love how the simplicity of the whole wardrobe gives an oomph vibe.

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