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Trendspotting Fashioning Fashion at LACMA

By Lisa Boosin
  • Vivid, graphic patterning on menswear was the biggest surprise in this exhibit. A velour suit (1755) and vest for a politically active gentilhomme during the French revolution (1789-94) might find resonance in Pendleton’s fall styles for Opening Ceremo
  • Oooolala, who can refuse the enticing appeal of the over-the-knee leather fetish boot? The one at left is from the 19th century. Joie’s version has the added kick of a gold-tone toe. [$625, Saks ]
  • Kind of hard to imagine lacing this one up and going for a drink. Try an unstructured vest by Helmut Lang with cutaways for a more wearable, un-femme approach to corsetry. ($265, Ssense.com]
  • This 1910 London-made grey pinstripe suit set the style standard for the quintessential gentleman. J. Crew does a perfect update in its acclaimed and well-priced Ludlow Suit, available in two- or three-button versions. [$590, J. Crew]
  • Brilliant color paired with lush patterns is a great way to wear jewel tones. While Prada’s now-ubiquitous day dress (middle) is out of reach for most of us, you can also try Shoshanna’s strapless mini, which does a sweet job whittling your waist, ju
  • Paul Poiret’s early 20th c. style vision loosened up the corset. While it’s hard to imagine wearing chiffon in fall, we’re seeing lots of great new season dresses in creamy off-white silk and lace, like By Malene Birger’s maxidress, and Lover’s

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