CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE - 1990's Brown Twill Swing Coat

Who doesn't love a bit of Foreign Intrigue? Why not play I spy with this great wool twill swing coat created by Gianfranco Ferre for Christian Dior Boutique in the mid 1990's. Toss it on over plaid jodhpurs and a romantic lace detailed blouse, then add a pair of impossibly modern ankle boots to add just the right bit of spice to a twisted traditional English country vibe. Add playful accessories and a serious bag, you know it is always best to mix it up. Keep the make up soft and the fragrance spicy, while you enjoy being the fox on the hunt. Just bring him back alive!

GIANFRANCO FERRE - Black Silk Lace Wiggle Cocktail

Looking forward to a wonder holiday season fashion has discovered lace for fall in a big way. Nothing is more feminine and alluring for the evening then a form fitting lace cocktail dress that always reveals just the right amount of perfumed skin. When you embrace the look by wearing a vintage black silk lace Gianfranco Ferre dress created in the late 1980s, you will be taking a trend and making it timeless. Catching the light, jet encrusted lace gives a shimmer of sensuality to different areas of your body with each movement. To complete the look add a dramatic red lip and Victorian jet chandelier earrings paired with a black satin stiletto pump and small evening clutch of ruby velvet, holding a hankie scented with Chanel No.5 and your cell so you can text the gossip.....xoxo!

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Frockology Style Tip:

When wearing lace always remember that the more structure it has the better it will look on your body. The structure can come from the fabrication itself, the way the garment is constructed or something as simple as the way it shapes your body. Always keep in mind that it is better to be asked to dine at the table then be mistaken for it.

GIANFRANCO FERRE - Vintage Couture

GIANFRANCO FERRE was know as the architect of fashion for his background and unique take on style. Always incorporating structural elements in even his most fluid creations, he sculpted some of the most memorable elements of late 20th century fashion. Here he takes a basic shape and challenges your preconceived notions of how a jumpsuit should relate to feminine style. Is it evening wear or sportswear or simply an elegant design that reflects his muse?

FROCKOLOGY Style Tip:

When working with a structural bow an interesting addition is to take golden wood chopsticks and insert them through the knot in the bow giving a rich textural surprise. Always think outside the box when it comes to accessories and where you place them, just remember if it looks or feels contrived it is ....NOTE: Paris Hilton necklace as headband is the perfect example of contrived.

GIANFRANCO FERRE - VINTAGE COUTURE

Gianfranco Ferre
Italian - Circa.Mid.1980s
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A jacket that is as comfortable
as a cardigan is always a great
investment in style.
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Frockology Care Tip:
When storing a knitted garment it
best to turn it inside out to avoid any
unwanted snags or pulls. It is always best
to store flat to avoid losing original
shape.