designer crush: derek lam {women's menswear}

okay, so i admit it...

i really, really, reallywanted to do a post
on something in regards to spring fashion...

but, after remembering my words of yesterday...

about relishing in the beauty of now 

{even though it means cold, gray winter & 

all i want to think about is colors of tangerine & yellow}
i thought i better stick to them...

& luckily in that moment, i got side-tracked!

i came across derek lam's pre-fall 2012 collection

and i thought...well, perhaps talking fall is a bit premature,

at least some of the fashions could translate better to right now...

so there you have it...this is how my designer crush developed...
and, perhaps a new love for menswear-inspired womenswear.

i  love the menswear take on his designs.

i think that we have been seeing inklings of menswear trends 

over some time now,

but he has raised the bar...

elevating it to a very sophisticated & polished sartorial level.

isn't just the best being a girl??!!

we get to wear menswear & dresses

& look fabulous in both!!!

{credits: derek lam collection via vogue // men's street style via the sartorialist // women in menswear via // topcoat // alexander wang white collar button up // roberto cavalli tailored vest // 

valentino wool pleat slim // chloe bag // bow tie // gold lace-ups // final look}

i must admit that the menswear look would not be a typical look for me...

but fashion is too fantastic to say "never"!
i do like the idea of the super classic look, but 

i am feeling especially drawn to the last look...

it's a little bit cheeky, isn't it?!

how do you feel about menswear with a feminine twist?

would you wear the look?

XO

brynn