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This Is the ‘Sexiest Shoe of the Year’
New Minimalism had a moment at London’s Frieze art fair last week courtesy of Princess Rosario of Bulgaria and no, this column hasn’t momentarily swallowed an issue of Tatler.Look at how brilliantly chic this coat is.It’s the kind of buy that will last years and works with almost everything. All this classic black could be dull but the clutch is textured and the shoes shine. Note these shoes are wardrobe-keepers with medium heel and classic pointed toe.
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90s fashion is back for summer 2010
Bum bags, kitten heels and cycling shorts make their return. Don't say we didn't warn you.sportswear and grunge mixed with a massive shot of sex and glamour. Some of the trends seen on the catwalks over the last month are as easy to slip into as an old Nirvana T-shirt, but others will take a little more practice. Here's our pick of the items you'll need to indulge that retro look.
With next season's sheer, floaty fabrics, we're being encouraged to layer up. Roberto Cavalli's sludgy floral apron dresses were unbuttoned over trousers, Meadham Kirchoff layered T-shirts with tailoring for a deconstructed look, while Marni's blouses were open over vests and wrinkled leggings. Put a long-sleeved T-shirt under a summer dress and add tights and boots if you want to try it now.
Double and even triple-denim is back
Celebrities, fashion designers, and even footballers are trying out this season's trickiest trend. Will you follow suit?
Bum bags
Yes, they strike fear into my heart too. But at Marc Jacobs, the pioneer of the 90s grunge movement, models sauntered down the catwalk wearing bum bags matched to their skirts and shorts. Worn slung low around the hips, they achieved an overall mood of sporty utilitarianism. Over at Louis Vuitton, also designed by Jacobs, the bum bag had taken a luxe turn. In embossed leather complete with tassels and extra pouches or with a fur tail these were oversized and teamed with huge afros. For a cheaper and more immediate version, hit American Apparel where they come in nylon and denim.
The swimsuit/body hybrid
With poppers at the crotch, the body was the strangest 90s creation. At Versace, swimsuit/body hybrids were worn under plastic dresses or tucked into trousers as tops. Maybe it's because they don't wrinkle up or maybe we've just forgotten how inconvenient they are, but they're starting to appeal for layering over T-shirts and under dresses.
The rave whistle
Spotted attached to necklaces at the Missoni show, which had a full-on Ibiza It-girl vibe. Remember the raving 90s and blow with pride.
