Black and white is in constant rotation in my wardrobe. And now that flats have become the norm when it comes to my footwear, for the first time since I was in elementary school I find myself coveting a pair of sports shoes that are not Converse: the Isabel Marant sneakers that I would team with black wide legged trousers and layers of tops for a pared down look. A white bag though, another first, would be the center piece in this ensemble. And who to turn to if not to my favourite bag designer, Mary Jo Matsumoto? Her new bag line is out and I have my eyes on the Salt Creek soft tote, with contrast hits of black piping and soft black calf handles: a spin on the black and white stripe trend of Spring/Summer 2013, but in the Mary Jo Matsumoto signature subtle style she has used us to in interpreting trends: her designs transcend fashion and the season’s de rigueur white bag becomes year-round appealing in her hands.
Have a great week everyone!
photos: (clockwise from top left) 1-Stefan Heinrichs for Vogue Germany September 2011. Hanna Waehmer in “Cashmere Club” editorial, styled by Nicola Knels and Lynn Schmidt, Fashion Gone Rogue / 2-Vionnet plexiglass ribbon cuff / 3-Mary Jo Matsumoto Salt Creek Soft Tote / 4-Isabel Marant sneakers
Black and white are one of my favourite combinations (especially in the dead of winter). I’ve got my eye on that cardigan in the first pic!
Not even Isabel Marant could make me wear sneakers, no way, haha. That black sweater appeals to me and reminds of one that I have in a box in Iceland. Don’t get me started on the Mary Jo bags, totes and clutches, she’s killing me!
Beautiful selection, although I am still not completely convinced by the sneakers… Absolutely love the rest, though. The tote is gorgeous!
Have a wonderful day, darling!
x
I can never resist the elegant combination of black + white. I do love those sneakers too and have had sneakily my eye on them! xx
Black is the new bold color for me, Ada
So, yes for the cardigan and for the bracelet. I have never been a fan of white handbags even if I say yes to all the other designs of Mary Jo, especially that light pink clutch. Kisses
Love black and white and since the wedge sneaker became a thing, I even wear sneakers. I would love to have the Isabel Marant wedges, but settles for Ash ones instead.xo
Ooh, hello Isabel Marant wedges!!!! Looks like we’ve both been on the monochrome love action of late!
x.o.x.o
Yep, I’m with you Ada… As soon as you start to wear flats, then upmarket sneakers give you a nice street cred to your downtown look. Love that cardigan and its something that would go well in my day to day wardrobe with that beautiful thick texture. And that tote is beautiful- love the piping detail!
Have a great week:)x
Love this selection and indeed black & white is going to be the combo of this fashion season! I’m mesmerised by the beauty and elegance of that Vionnet plexiglass ribbon cuff…
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