The V7975 jacket was so-so close to being finished before I had to fly off, what with bagging etc all done... so close and yet so far. Yeah, I'm an Olympics groupie. Especially the winter O's - I love winter, hey sue me. Above is a shot of the dark brown silk jacquard I chose for the outfit's lining. I also had a very nice dark blue jacquard, but it was just a bit too in-your-face contrasty with the FF - so low key brown it is, in keeping with the overall "low key classic" idea I've been holding onto in making this outfit. The already-completed top is lined with the same stuff, as is the skirt.
My silk jacquards are not from NY - I got them last year during FFC's silk blowout. I adore silk jacquard - the weaves that create the pattern also add body and make the fabrics totally wrinkle-resistant. And to think they cost less than bemberg lining!
On to NY Fashion District:
I found this very soft pinkish-red gabardine in the same menswear store where I got the brown/blue cashmere currently in progress.
My favourite store in NY Fashion district? It has to be NY Elegant Fabrics.
What I did NOT get at NY E ?
1: wool sateen. I fell in love with their selection of this amazing fabric, but couldn't figure out how I could use it - so decided to wait "till next time". Gentle Reader, advise me on how to use wool sateen, please!
Other stuff I did NOT get at NY Elegant?
2: linen knit - why? it was black, coarse, and felt scratchy. I was tempted but my experience is that black will cook you in summer no matter how nice the fabric. Even though I expect the fabric would've softened in the wash.
3: Missoni knit - why? the colourway was "everything but the kitchen sink", and it was strictly viscose. I'd rather work with a limited palette, and wool.
Moving on to other stores:
Kashi persuaded me to adopt a few lengths of silk, including a couple of new arrivals. He laughs that the stuff sells itself, and he's right. The solid brown is a silk jersey, and the rest "just" twills. Beautiful, dreamy twills.
At Mood Fabrics, I sought out this amazing heathered silver&blue linen jersey:
It was fine, it was soft, it'll make the greatest top for summer wear.
Last (BNL), I got this beautiful cream-brown-black wool tweed at Mood - it's my next-to-do spring outfit.
Ooooh, jealous. I will be in NYC for a family thing later in the month and am really hoping I can squeeze in some shopping! If you don't mind my asking, what was Kashi charging for the silk twills?
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ReplyDeleteGreat buys!
ReplyDeleteLovin' your fabric pics:)
ReplyDeleteYum!!!
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