Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Chevron Station

You zig, I zag! The geometric "V" design is providing graphic inspiration for many a designer!

At right: mechanical grille in the lobby of NYC's Squibb Building.
At left: Miu Miu chevron dress

Viktor & Rolf
Credits: Architecture picture via nytimes.com. Runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Rubin Singer, via nymag.com
Sonia Rykiel
Rue du Mail skirt
Jaeger London kaftan
Christian Francis Roth asymmetric dress, via nymag.com - CC loves this one!
Todd Lynn sweater
Phi
Gareth Pugh
Hussein Chalayan
Michael Kors high-waisted bikini
Jean Paul Gaultier

Celebs love the chevron!
Jada Pinkett Smith, courtesy glamourmagazine.co.uk
Clair Danes in Zac Posen, via instyle.com.
[INVERTED] V TOPPERS
Left: Thread Social coat with fringe detail. Visit shopbop.com.
Right: Helmut Lang geometric print reversible coat; this and next three at net-a-porter.com.
CLOTHES THAT ZIG AND ZAG
Giles Flick mini dress;
Mulberry silk striped ribbon dress
Left: Anna Sui beaded spaghetti strap dress

Right: Mara Hoffman geometric print mid-sleeve minidress. Visit tobi.com.
C&C California Mitered stripe dress (back view), at shopbop.com.
Sass & Bide From Me To You top, currently on sale at net-a-porter.com.
DVF Konin sweater. Go to shopbop.com.
Right: L.A.M.B pieced pencil skirt, at nordstom.com.

Left: Emilio Pucci color block skirt, at net-a-porter.com.
CHEVRON ACCESSORIES
Runway Inspirations...
Right: Loewe handbag
Left: 3.1 Phillip Lim necklace
Lauren Merkin Char Louise zigzag knit clutch, at shopbop.com
Mogil Cami mini clutch at pixiemarket.com.
Celeb scarf inspiration: Nicole Ritchie wearing a fabulous chevron wrap. Photos courtesy overobsessorized.com.
Coach Signature fuchsia silk Ponytail scarf
Anna Kula chevron striped scarf ravinstyle.com.
Runway love at left: Prada sandal
Chie Mihara pointed court shoes; this pair and next at asos.com
Strutt chevron ankle boots
Giuseppe Zanotti metallic Taisela peep toe pump. Visit chickdowntown.com
L’Wren Scott in collaboration with Christian Louboutin Lady Chevron pumps– these subtle stunners are currently half off at net-a-porter.com!
Couch couture: Dransfield & Ross pillow, at barneys.com.
Tell CC: Does geometry inform your style?

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