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From Benjamin Kanarek Blog

Benjamin Kanarek shoots a Graphic, Minimalist and Color Block Coat and Coat-Dress fashion editorial for VOGUE Portugal - November 2011, Anniversary issue with model Anne-Sophie Monrad.

Anne-Sophie is "Crossing the line" of the heavy trend for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 season, colored block coats and coat-dresses from Miu-Miu, Max Mara, Jil Sander, Yves Saint-Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana and Rochas. Stylist Nick Cox proposes you wear them either with Christian Louboutin boots

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The Chilly Morning Air....

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'Vida Real'

 

.....got me thinking about coats.  My favorite brand for them is Desigual. I discovered them last year and as I said in one of my very first posts, it was love at first sight. They do prints like nobody's business.

 

 'Geometry'
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 ...kind of reminds me of Jimi Hendrixs' bandleader jacket
'Mina'
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And my favorite from last year:
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.....The eye says it all.
Images- Google Images, Desigual, froufroumania.com
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Dussel-Deutsche

8842952691?profile=originalSo, last week I visited Dusseldorf for an impromptu long weekend to look at all things Deutsche. I strolled along the Rhine in the sunshine absorbing the fascinating fashions and culture. There was a buzz in the old town where I sat and ate bratwurst in the pouring rain under an umbrella whilst watching four tandem tied Dachsund dogs hop out of a Volkswagen.
Whilst scanning the crowds the one thing I noticed is that it seems that the Germans do understated style extremely well. Indeed, the polish
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The Hunt for Warmth = the Right Coat

Here ends another cold week in the North East and now my mission has reached critical stage.  I have been on a mission to find the right coat to replace my beloved long wool coat that is surely saying daily: fix my lining or retire me! With old man Winter hanging on even though Phil saw his shadow, I’ve been bargaining with my coat to see me through this season while I look for its replacement. Like everything these days, choices abound as well as a whole lot of confusion, especially when you ar

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Fendi No longer Bluffing

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Fendi has been awarded triple damages against Burlington Coat Factory for breach of a 23 year old injunction prohibiting Burlington from selling counterfeit Fendi goods. This ruling puts retailers on notice that they need to take an active role in investigating the source of their goods. They can no longer avoid liability for selling counterfeits by failing to verify the origin and authenticity of the goods received from vendors or they may face a claim of willful blindness.

The court found a 198

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8 Tips on how to clean your fur coat: The right way.

Here you have 8 simple tips to clean your fur coat. Observe that some of the services should be done at a specialized furrier.1 – Examination: It must be examined for age and condition, to see if there are any rips or tears that need repairing and to see if they are strong enough to go into the fur cleaning drum;2 – Spot & Linings: Linings must be hand-cleaned, and spots removed from the fur;3 – Tumble treating: Coats should be placed in a large drum with sawdust and tumble treated with an envir
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6 Tips on buying a leather jacket or leather coat.

With the season’s changing, many of us are starting to look for some kind of outerwear to help to stay warm and fashionable. Whether you are looking for a leather jacketor wool coat, the choices in the market are plentiful. You can find petty much any color, length, and/or style to suit your taste; but what about the quality? How can you tell if the jacket or coat you want to buy is a quality garment? Nothing is more maddening than spending a lot of money to buy a beautiful lamb leather jacket a
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Four tips to take care of your wool coat

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Can you think of any material that balances flexibility, affordability and durability more perfectly? We can't imagine the day your woolen wear will go out of fashion, but with the right fabric care, you may be ready to shop our women's wool coats again long before your first one ever wears out.* Hang woven items such as wool coat on a padded hanger after wear.* Allow at least 24 hours for the fabric to air out and release wrinkles before wearing it again.* Keep the garment buttoned or zipped wh
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Many people considering natural fibers and materials express concern about the potential for moths. That's because the protein that is found in those luxurious, wool coats, the very protein that gives it its durability, only occurs in animal fibers. It is this protein that attracts moths and even carpenter beetles.But, these pests are preventable with a few easy precautions. First, always have coats made by natural materials such as fur jackets, wool coats and cashmere capes cleaned before putti
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