RIHANNA IN VOGUE US MARCH ISSUE

FUR MITTENS

It all started with the above picture... Nasiba Adilova in NYFW wearing those gigantic fur mittens. I tried not to pay so much attention. And then 2 more photos (below) popped up and immediately I thougt that this must not be a coincidence, and decided to search it a little bit further more...

So, fur mittens appeared on fall 2013 collections in Alexander Wang (a chimpanzee/long sleeve version was also available) and Altuzarra, but actually they had appeared even more earlier on Sportmax fall 2010 and Balenciaga pre-fall 2009 collections.

I'm not going to analyze whether I like the specific accessories or not. Instead I'll let you come to your own conclusions why this "trend" for the last 5 years hasn't managed to establish...

Alexander Wang fall 2013

Altuzarra fall 2013

Sportmax fall 2010

Balenciaga fall 2009

(Carine Roitfeld wering Altuzarra fur mittens)

NYFW: BEANIES...

SOCKS

To tell you the truth socks is something I don't really like seeing coming out from a pair of sandals, but I have to admit that it's a good solution when you want to wear yours open toe shoes out in the cold and also be able to continue feeling your feet...

NYFW IN PINK!

Pink was the king of all colors in NY fashion week. Coats, beanies and sweaters gave some innocence and romantic note to the icy streets of Big Apple...