K is for Knits!

Ah, natty knitwear, we love ye.

Sweater dressing is HOT for fall!

Everybody loves a cosy jumper (for all you Brits!).

And the runway inspiration is nearly endless!

Photos via style.com unless otherwise credited.

At right: sweet and lovely at Blumarine

BOLD & BRIGHT

Jean Paul Gaultier Couture

Nicole Miller makes CC crave mustard!

This photo and next courtesy nymag.com
Doo.Ri goes green
Byblos purple passion
Carlos Miele

. . . olive you!
Cynthia Steffe ravishing red -

love the matching muffler!

Note: this photo and next via nymag.com
Pamella Roland crimson cardi

Roberto Cavalli

Fabulous in fuchsia!

NATTY NEUTRALS

Blugirl
Diesel
Donna Karan
Trend Les Copains
Emilio Pucci
Julien MacDonald

TANTALIZING TEXTURE

Emma Cook pom pom pomp & circumstance!

Pringle of Scotland

knit one, purl two . . .
Iceberg

Red gets the 3D treatment!

Fendi

The black sweater gets glam, with chunky folds and dramatic texture!
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture

You can ring my bell!

Note the attached hood/cowl.
Maison Martin Margiela - an exaggerated funnel neck makes for an interesting silhouette!
VPL channel both the 80s and deconstructionist trends with this chunky off-the-shoulder sweater
Stella McCartney

...makes CC want to curl up by the fireside with a cup of hot cocoa!
Malo, via nymag.com
John Rocha

Perforations in the knit make for an eye-catching abstract floral design!

GREAT LENGTHS
Long and lovely at Giorgio Armani
A.F. Vandevorst

Alexander McQueen

PATTERNED
Kenzo - crazy print and textures!
Matthew Williamson
Sonia Rykiel

Does this model look like SJP or is it just CC?
Sinhastanic
ACCESSORIES

Miss Sixty leg warmers,

via nymag.com
Hermes knit skullcap and scarf
John Galliano knit hat
What to buy?
Topshop knits look fab for fall. Above: note the textures and layers!
This adorable green Victoria’s Secret puff sleeve sweater fits the bold color bill!
Experiment with different shapes and lengths this autumn!

CC loves this Vince shirred crew cashmere sweater with kimono sleeves.

Go to shopbop.com.

Don't forget patterns!
If you opt for stripes, try a variegated pattern like this one, which has stripes that narrow at the waist for a slimming effect! C&C California striped Daredevil cashmere sweater, also at shopbop.com.

You may wish to try a textured sweater for a change, like the LaRok gray zipper front shaggy vest pictured above.

Visit singer22.com.
Of course, cashmere is most comfy and covetable, but there are tons of more affordable options, like this cabled cowl neck sweater vest at right from alloy.com!

And this is just the beginning of the knitwear saga!

Stay tuned for CC posts in September devoted to:

(a) that most indispensable of fall pieces: the cardigan [sneak preview at left: Rodarte cardi via style.com] ; (b) sweater dresses – too numerous to include in today’s post; and (c) the funnel!

In the Hood!

That’s right, darlings, H is for Hood!

Photo inspirations:
Above: a recent Benetton ad - CC just couldn’t resist posting, particularly since the silk scarf look was utilized at D&G!


At left:
Isabella Blow in her final portrait
April 2007 photo for Vanity Fair by Tim Walker
On the runways, hoods were essential, on everything from coats to cardis, in fabrics ranging from fur to silk to lambswool to leather.

Photos courtesy style.com.
Exceptions noted.

At right:
Alexander McQueen
Chanel Iman at Stella McCartney - Hello, gorgeous!
Carolina Pantoliano at Miu Miu (a tad Spamalot, no?)
Abaete . . .
a hooded dress?
Why, yes?
D&G huge hulking hood (vs.)
D&G demure silk scarf wrap
Wild and wooly at Emilio Pucci
Angular and goth at Gareth Pugh, courtesy nymag.com
Feathered and fabulous at Giles - CC loves how the substantial hood balances out the cropped jacket!
Animal instinct at Jean Paul Gaultier;
this image via nymag.com
The huge hooded Army jacket at Jean Paul Gaultier
The lovely Lily Donaldson framed in fur at Fendi
Bejeweled elegance at Louis Vuitton
Eskimode at Louise Goldin
A beautiful hooded capelet at Issey Miyake, via elle.com
Hood and sleeves are joined at Zucca;
this photo and next courtesy Paris Vogue
Robert Normand patterned hood detail
Angelic winter white at Marc Jacobs
Little red riding hood at Peter Pilotto
The best and easiest way to wear a hood (other than on your sweatshirt – a tiresome look that CC will refrain from picturing here):
On a fab fall topper!
Above: Marc New York chocolate faux shearling hooded coat, on sale for just $199 at bluefly.com.
At right:
Alloy's hooded wool peacoat - it comes in 7 colors, and the price is right at $109!
CC really adores this substantial Stella McCartney tweed duffle coat.
It even has a detachable hood! Visit net-a-porter.com
Hooded sweaters:
Prada hooded fur sweater, at Bergdorf Goodman
Matthew Williamson tomato-hued cashmere sweater dress; half off at net-a-porter.com
Guess Deanna royal blue hoodie – this one is unique because of the silky lining, short sleeves and ribbed bodice.

Above: Karen Zambos Vintage Couture long jersey dress, at shopbop.com.
CC loves the idea of a hooded frock!
At right:
La Rok Weekend hooded jacket (a step up from the "cas" hoody).
Go to pinkmascara.com
Rag & Bone hooded cape, at bergdorfgoodman.com - incredibly chic and versatile - CC highly recommends a cape(let) for autumn!
See by Chloe hooded scarf, at shopbop.com
ASOS all-in-one sweat jumpsuit with hood – adorable and comfy!

What better way to lounge??

CC saves her fave pick for last: a sophisticated and practical, yet unique, Vera Wang hooded tailcoat cardigan. A sumptuous and snazzy way to layer your look this autumn!
Go to net-a-porter.com.

That’s what’s good in the ‘hood, darlings!

How will YOU be wearing the trend?

Late addition:

From the stylist and fabulous Anthea of

http://clotheslinefinds.blogspot.com/, a beautiful hooded design by Evan Biddell, winner of Project Runway Canada!

Thanks, Anthea!

CC loves learning about up and coming talent from her Fellow Fashionstas!