I feel that good coats and jackets are investment pieces. If you buy the right ones, they can last you decades. And if you’re going to invest, why not invest in local designer pieces that support the SA fashion industry.
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In this post, I got some inspiration from my favourite international, street-style looks and recreated them using local pieces. Pick your favourite and copy the look using the link below.
LOOK #1: POLKA DOTS & STATEMENT TEE
I just love how this look combines classic polka dots and with a statement t-shirt. It’s a laidback look that I’ll be copying using my favourite SMUDJ Bubble Coat.
Top right: Smudj Bubble Coat, White (also in blue), R990 BUY ON EQUILIBRIO
Botton left: Cotton On Classic Slogan Rolling Stones Tee, R199 BUY ON SUPERBALIST
Bottom right: Freshwater Pearl Necklace, R299 BUY ON WOOLWORTHS
LOOK #2: CROPPED JACKET & LEOPARD PRINT
Fluffy jackets and leopard print are two of the season’s biggest trends. But even though this jacket is “on trend” it will endure through the seasons. The Chanel inspired look will always be beautiful.
Top right: Smudj Nella Jacket, black (also in grape), R890 BUY ON EQUILIBRIO
Bottom left: JMVB Polo Pony Top, Black, R590 BUY ON EQUILIBRIO
Bottom right: Kinda Mayfair Pants, R599 BUY ON KINDA
LOOK #3: ORANGE & NAVY
At first, we were intimidated by the colour but now that we’ve tried it, we just love all the variations of orange in this season’s collections. I’ll be teaming orange with neutrals like black grey or navy this winter. And how about these iridescent boots!
Top right: Aldo Merealonna Boots, R1,799 BUY ON ALDO
Bottom left: JMVB Half Turtle Neck, Navy, R590 BUY ON EQUILIBRIO
Botton right: Isabel de Villiers Airtech Kimono Jacket, R1,500 – R1,600 BUY ON EQUILIBRIO
LOOK #4: ASYMMETRICAL COAT-DRESS
Some coats can double as dresses and look fab with long boots. I love the asymmetric front on this dark grey coat, it adds something truly classy.
Top right: Smudj Vivienne Coat, Anthracite (also in light grey), R2,200 BUY ON EQUILIBRIO
Bottom left: JMVB Polo Pony Top, Black, R590 BUY ON EQUILIBRIO
Bottom right: Public Desire, Over The Knee Boot, Black, R999 BUY ON SUPERBALIST
LOOK #5: WATERFALL COAT
Waterfall coats, that drape loosely in the front are super flattering. This one is super soft, made from suede-like fabric with vegan leather arms. It’s a loungewear-meets-rockstar look!
Top right: JMVB Waterfall Coat, Black, R1,050 BUY ON EQUILIBRIO
Bottom left: Sam Star Ankle Boots with Elastic Detail, Black, R1,999 BUY ON EQUILIBRIO
Bottom right: Mango Striped Sweatshirt, Black, R549 BUY ON SUPERBALIST
LOOK #6: OVERSIZED OLIVE & LEOPARD PRINT
I love how the leopard print accessories lift this look! The oversized olive coat shown here has a really stunning detail on the back. It warm and cosy and will transcend seasons.
Top right: T_niche Barry Coat, Olive, R1,435 BUY ON EQUILIBRIO
Bottom right: Faux Suede Court Shoes, R599 BUY ON WOOLWORTHS
Which is your favourite look? Let us know in the comments below.
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