The look: safari chic
Few styles have endured quite like the safari jacket. First created in the 1930s for the Spanish army, it later earned its high-fashion credentials after being adopted by well-dressed women including Katharine Hepburn and the late Princess Diana; the belted piece of outerwear was a favorite of Yves Saint Laurent, too.
New York label Vince has upped the urban ante with a leather version that turns this outdoors classic into a city essential. Loose in cut, with a detachable belt, this camel jacket is an ideal trans-seasonal layering piece – pair with Theory’s sumptuously snug cashmere sweater and S.Joon’s tulip-shaped bag in tonal hues for a modern take on camouflage dressing. Re/Done’s white jeans and Veja’s understated sneakers bring a city-ready edge, while gold-tone jewelry adds polish.
Heading out? Add Saint Laurent’s wide-legged leather culottes in black for a cool take on the two-piece suit; Joseph’s crisp white tee keeps it practical, while Porte & Paire’s toe-post mules and By Far’s miniature croc-print bag add a ’90s minimalist mood. Dashes of metal from Mateo and Loren Stewart pull together this most understated look. Simply add a statement lip to finish.