I don't usually comment, but I love your work and have to tell you how much I appreciate your writing. This hits all the points for me, this is how I want (striving to get there) live and shop. I love style and fashion and even the fun of being trendy at times, but now just trying to organize my closet to staple beautiful pieces that I love and treasure. I too wonder when is it enough? How many pieces that are similar do I need. In reality we need a few good pieces, but is that boring? And if I love shopping and seeing what's new but is that really necessary maybe my attention should go toward something else like going to art galleries (for example). Anyway love the way you dissect and talk about style and fashion. Thank you, love reading the pieces you write.
I’ve been an enthusiastic follower and reader for a few years now but don’t think I’ve ever commented . I don’t spend / shop at anywhere near the level that is indicted in your writings and by other commenters , but I appreciate it all nonetheless . One think I find a struggle to replicate at “ my level “ is waiting patiently to purchase the better item rather than “ making do “ with 3 less satisfactory ones . I think knowing that a piece will be available to buy months or even a year later is a privilege of shopping at the designer level . The mid range lines I can buy from change their offerings so quickly - that one has to act in same . Maybe I’m just not looking closely enough ? And lastly , I too appreciated PP’s comment about not being able to be everything to everyone ( or produce to that effect ) . I don’t love her new aesthetic but as a long time fashion student and lover , I still read and look and absorb . Thanks for the great read today !
I love this post. I think it’s because it’s self-reflective and asking the question of what really matters - how to balance beauty, creativity, and expression with a sense of responsibility and focus on what’s of ultimate consequence and meaning. Fashion walks a tricky line and I like your exploration of it.
The NYT interview with PP sent me back to your Celineism post back then too which I’ve always saved - her current looks are not mine but her thoughts & theories are as ever very en point ! Searching for images to post on my #mytearsheetstyle insta I find myself drawn to women who embody the less is definitely more philosophy x
I have been following you for a while now Jennifer and more than anything I can thank you for redefining my love of design. I printed out the list of Celinism’s and it sits inside my wardrobe doors. Every now and then I look at it and feel a sense of joy and pride in my wardrobe. Less has most definitely meant more to me.
Living in Australia it’s harder and more expensive to access some of the brands you recommend but I use your advice to trust my instincts and have become so much more thoughtful and considered with spending.
PJ Femme is an Australian label that ticks all the boxes for me and I love that their designs hark back to designs I was wearing in the 90’s.
I am bookmarking this post because there is such rich information to reference back to; thank you for sharing the 10 Celineisms but also your thoughts on having the items already in our wardrobe. I second what Dasha said above about having a great wardrobe with all the right basics but finding my way in adding fun items seasonal by what is in trend, etc.
I don't usually comment, but I love your work and have to tell you how much I appreciate your writing. This hits all the points for me, this is how I want (striving to get there) live and shop. I love style and fashion and even the fun of being trendy at times, but now just trying to organize my closet to staple beautiful pieces that I love and treasure. I too wonder when is it enough? How many pieces that are similar do I need. In reality we need a few good pieces, but is that boring? And if I love shopping and seeing what's new but is that really necessary maybe my attention should go toward something else like going to art galleries (for example). Anyway love the way you dissect and talk about style and fashion. Thank you, love reading the pieces you write.
I’ve been an enthusiastic follower and reader for a few years now but don’t think I’ve ever commented . I don’t spend / shop at anywhere near the level that is indicted in your writings and by other commenters , but I appreciate it all nonetheless . One think I find a struggle to replicate at “ my level “ is waiting patiently to purchase the better item rather than “ making do “ with 3 less satisfactory ones . I think knowing that a piece will be available to buy months or even a year later is a privilege of shopping at the designer level . The mid range lines I can buy from change their offerings so quickly - that one has to act in same . Maybe I’m just not looking closely enough ? And lastly , I too appreciated PP’s comment about not being able to be everything to everyone ( or produce to that effect ) . I don’t love her new aesthetic but as a long time fashion student and lover , I still read and look and absorb . Thanks for the great read today !
I love this post. I think it’s because it’s self-reflective and asking the question of what really matters - how to balance beauty, creativity, and expression with a sense of responsibility and focus on what’s of ultimate consequence and meaning. Fashion walks a tricky line and I like your exploration of it.
I definitely got my $5 worth this month. 😉
Thank you for your thoughtfulness and candor.
The NYT interview with PP sent me back to your Celineism post back then too which I’ve always saved - her current looks are not mine but her thoughts & theories are as ever very en point ! Searching for images to post on my #mytearsheetstyle insta I find myself drawn to women who embody the less is definitely more philosophy x
I've always kept the 10 Celine-isms as close to the vest as I've kept Dieter Ram's 10 principles of design.
I have been following you for a while now Jennifer and more than anything I can thank you for redefining my love of design. I printed out the list of Celinism’s and it sits inside my wardrobe doors. Every now and then I look at it and feel a sense of joy and pride in my wardrobe. Less has most definitely meant more to me.
Living in Australia it’s harder and more expensive to access some of the brands you recommend but I use your advice to trust my instincts and have become so much more thoughtful and considered with spending.
PJ Femme is an Australian label that ticks all the boxes for me and I love that their designs hark back to designs I was wearing in the 90’s.
Thanks Jennifer, look forward to all your posts.
I am bookmarking this post because there is such rich information to reference back to; thank you for sharing the 10 Celineisms but also your thoughts on having the items already in our wardrobe. I second what Dasha said above about having a great wardrobe with all the right basics but finding my way in adding fun items seasonal by what is in trend, etc.