Sunday, November 23, 2008

Great Lengths

Yesterday's focus was the knee-length coat. Today, we go long and luxurious, darlings: Floor Grazing Toppers! Both the fall and spring runways were brushed by Designer coattails. Behold, the beauty of the duster! The looks range from boudoir bodacious to apres-ski sleek to street chic....
On the runways: left: 6267; right: Fendi

Photos via nymag.com except where noted. Fendi and next two via style.com.
L’Wren Scott
Marios Schwab
Christian Dior via fur-style.com


Yohji Yamamoto (above) and Sonia Rykiel showed oversize black trenches.
Chanel Pre-fall - CC adooooores the raw-edge hem! This and next 2 via style.com.
Pamella Roland – exquisite knife pleats!
Tuleh belted camel coat with orange fur collar - striking!
Toni Maticevski - CC fancies these voluminous stripes!
Paul Smith's sweet and lovely robe-like topper complements a virginal frock perfectly.
Zang Toi makes white on white work! Photo courtesy thequestforit.com.
D&G's nautical-stripe short-sleeve duster would be right at home poolside in Vegas!
Alberta Ferretti
Emilio Pucci
Roksanda Ilincic
Jean Paul Gaultier
Isaac Mizrahi
CC saves the best for last: a voluminous yet ethereal Zac Posen confection for Spring 2009.

The only trouble is . . . CC can’t seem to find any of these beauties in stores.

Have any of my Fellow Fashionistas seen floor length toppers in their favorite shops? If so, do tell!

Hope you've all had a wonderfully relaxing weekend. See you tomorrow!

xoxox,
CC

34 comments:

Fashion Moment said...

Nice weekend, darling?
I'll get a dependent of your posts!
:)

So, Alberta Ferretti, Zang Toi & L’Wren Scott. So simple, and so chic... possibility for many combinations.

FM

WendyB said...

I saw this chick on the street the other day with a LITERALLY ground-sweeping leather coat. It looked very Rick Owens. But she looked foolish because it was too long. She reminded me of Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Sharon S said...

Hi there-i love the full lenght coats very much!!

Miranda said...

long dresses are always so beautiful and chic
but not my thing, yet?
i still prefer short hemlines ;) guess it has to do with my age haha

Myriam said...

I'd look like a dwarf if I walked in a long coat like that, haha. But hey at least it keeps me warm!

Penny said...

i think the only floor length thing i have ever worn was my school prom dress. i would like to try it more though so i think i will!

Anonymous said...

so pretty! if i was taller i wud definitely go for that length!

xoxo,
La C

MISS GLITZY said...

The black Chanel trenches are awesome. Love them.

Fashion_Girl22 said...

I find long coat disturbing in some cases. Your picks are fantastic though. The YY for Sonia Rykiel gives off such a dark and mysterious feel. I like that <3

Aliena said...

I love long dresses and long coats... but i am way too short for them!!!

biba_46 said...

I don't like them, it's too fashion victim. Unless you live somewhere REALLY cold like Siberia or something...
xoxo

leeselooks said...

love the sonia rykiel coat.

A LOT.

and i agree the length must be PERFECT without it looking o vampire-y.

goodluck with the search.

x.

Abing said...

thanks for the comment!!! love those coats, thanks for all the information!!!

..... said...

i love the fendi one !! aggy u rule

Angel Lust PR said...

I looooooooove these coats. so sophisticated!!!

SOS! said...

The Zac Posen one is like an opera fairytale.. love it..

Little Bow Prep said...

I like the first two and the houndstooth one!

please sir said...

Ohh wish I could pull one of these off!

Crave said...

I love this post! I am currently obessing over long evening dresses and have always been a fan of the long trech (despite the fact is could possibly induce looks of a terrorist)....As always, great post and keep them coming!

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

Hi dahhhling CC... I'm back sweetie! Luv Yohji!! Hari-kato*
Fab new week to you dear...

Anonymous said...

Ommg- I love those black ones! Totally hot stuff<3

michelle said...

I don't know if I'm a complete fan of such long lengths xD

Song of Style said...

I would totally wear this if I was lived in a nicer area (altho downtown SF isn't too bad, there are a few bums who pee on the streets. ewww)

Anonymous said...

Oh I love all these long-length beauties. And I weep that my shortieness means I can't wear clothing like this.

Songy said...

At the moment what we get is a whole swag of maxi dresses. They are everywhere at that great lengths!

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carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

Love long coats but find them a little impractical. Love your pics though! Have a wonderful new week darling! xoxo

Carla said...

I would kill for the Paul Smith, Alberta Ferretti and Isaac Mizrahi. How awfully glamourous. Would love to have these in my wardrobe. Beautiful story Carrie. Carla x

Noemi Sunshine Ferst said...

I love the Sonia Rykiel trench and the white Paul Smith!
It would be wonderful to be tall enough to pull them of.
Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the song.

xx.

MakeupByRenRen said...

absolutely gorgeous...too bad i'm a shorty cuz i'd be tripping all over these, lol

poeta fit, non nascitur said...

I'd so love to wear a coat like this but I'm too short. I'd look like a child wearing my dad's coat.

My favorites are: the LWren coat and the Toni striped coat!

La Belette Rouge said...

Long-long coats make me worry about how dirty they will get and how often I will take them to the cleaners which makes me aware of how lazy I am. I hate a garment that makes me aware of my character flaws.;-)

Seeker said...

OMG I love the full lenght.
Not easier to find and to wear without people comment...

Hope your weekend was a blast!!!

xoxo