unexpected favorites

it’s funny, this year i was actually in new york for fashion week and i probably saw less of the collections than i usually do. this is mostly due to the fact that i usually just view the collections in photo galleries from the comfort of my own home. and while in new york, i spent most of my time running around from place to place with hardly a moment to eat or sleep! but now that i am home, i’ve had a few days to catch up on all of the shows, and i have to say i have been delightfully surprised by some unexpected new favorites. case in point: peter jensen fall 2010.

i don’t think i’ve ever even looked at any of his collections before this year, but i have to say i am absolutely smitten with these vintage-inspired schoolgirl looks (especially after my infatuation with the equally fun, collegiate looks at proenza schouler pre-fall 2010). anyway, i read that this collection was inspired by the film adaptation of the prime of miss brodie jean. unfortunately, this reference is lost on me since i haven’t seen the movie or read the book! so i’ll add those to my list, and in the meantime, i will appreciate these perfectly wearable separates in quirky color combinations topped off by the prettiest little hats!

14 comments

  1. I love those tartan shorts. I've seen The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie once, when I was stuck at home with the flu, and it's actually pretty good, if only for the 1960's outfits.

  2. well hey, hey, hey, I think we just made twin posts. haha. I think this calls for a movie night! You, me and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. I'm happy to see this collection getting some attention, its just so prefect.

  3. these are quite marvelous. i think i saw a few pieces by Peter Jensen last year that i enjoyed. i really love how there is atleast one bright colour popping out with all the darker shades. the different hats are all amazing too.

  4. so cute…and i concur..the hats are adorable!

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  5. I'm loving that collection too, it's probably one of the only NYFW collections that actually caught my eye.
    Hoping for more eye candy with LFW today!

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  6. Great pieces from a great collection.
    That's funny about the inspiration: I just saw that movie about 3 months ago on Netflix streaming…it has a young Maggie Smith playing the title role. The movie wasn't so great BUT THE OUTFITS WERE AMAZING. That's cool to see it actually inspired a designer. – Bella Q
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  7. funny but i know what you mean…i lived in nyc for 8 years and never saw any of fashion week…then i moved upstate and see it all on the computer. ironic.

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