French Connection Autumn Winter 2011

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I decided to check out the French Connection Autumn Winter collection at their store on Linking Road. I've always loved visiting that store, love the vibe outside & inside.

 First I was greeted by this lovely window display, to celebrate Diwali. In keeping with their "I AM..." tagline, this said, "I am the Festival of Lights". I was totally attracted to the colorful neon tube lights.

Now to speak of their collection:

The season's palette starts in deep autumnal hues with shots of green, purple and rich yellows to highlight classic black and grey. Animal prints and textured knitwear are key, layered over fine jersey and relaxed flannel tailoring. Sheer blouses are worn with oversized sleeveless knits and suedette leggings. Skirts are knitted and longer in length or in a cute skater girl cut. LBDs are given a narrow figure hugging silhouette contrasted against oversized check shirts and boyfriend tees.

Military influences are apparent in embroidery, epaulettes, outerwear and hues of red and camel with fluid cuts for a feminine feel. Dresses are woolen in a longer calf length cut with ankle length cardigans and knitted skirts. Tea dresses add a vintage feminine feel in mustard and teal worn with knitted cardigans accessorized with a skinny belt and oversized leather tote. Make a statement in the knitted 70’s hot-pants and matching bow back top.

The season ends in a glam 70’s feel with full length evening gowns, faux fur jackets, luxurious velvet print dresses and decadent embellishment. Texture is delivered through chunky tweed knits worn with wide leg trousers. Jumpsuits come in jersey or formal wide leg styles with

beaded necklines.

Autumn marks the launch of the new ‘Classics’ collection – elevated wardrobe essentials made in

premium fabrics. With a range of trouser cuts with blazers in preppy grey wool to contemporary clean cuts in black with extended lapels. Shirts are silk or sheer all in classic hues of grey, cream and black. Vests are silk or fine jersey; jumpsuits are designed in a formal flannel.

 Love the faux crocodile skin envelop clutch & how well it goes with that dress & belt.

This dress would look so cute for a lunch date.

This season's ladylike accessories take inspiration from one-off vintage finds.

Little Black Dresses.

Love this tank top for warmer afternoons. This was available in two colors, tan & navy stripes. :) 

Check out these structured vintagey bags! Especially the one on the right.

For a full list of their stores in Mumbai & the rest of India, you can check here.

These are just a few photos I took of their awesome new collection. My favorites are the envelop clutch & dress in the first picture, the navy tank top, the structured purses & that satchel in the last picture (from the men's collection).
What are your favorite pieces?


♥ ,
Magali

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