The Look: urban sensibility
London is renowned as a melting point of culture and ideas, and this sensibility has long imbued the clothing of the city’s designers. None are a truer reflection of this than Jonathan Anderson, who has become known for his mash-up of references and silhouettes at both his namesake label and Spanish house Loewe. Case in point: his patchwork maxi dress for JW Anderson, where minimalist panels of silk contrast with bold, painterly patterns, and a bohemian handkerchief hemline is offset by buckled straps to toughen it up.
This maxi dress is the ultimate day-to-night piece, meaning it will prove a worthy wardrobe contender for years to come. By day, shrug on a cozy turtleneck sweater from cult British knitwear brand &Daughter, which produces its woolens in artisanal ateliers in the UK. Military-style boots from Porte & Paire and a grab-handle bag prove the perfect accessories, while a sculptural single earring from Completedworks will polish off this easy, everyday outfit.
Switch it up for smarter occasions with a crisply understated white blazer from Joseph – its elongated hem and invisible, single-breasted fastening will smartly balance out the maxi-length silhouette. Amp up the monochrome palette with Jimmy Choo’s slip-on strappy mules and Stella McCartney’s black chain-strap bag. Gold-tone jewelry from Alighieri and a slick of red lipstick will add an evening spin.