tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post4007817778442044700..comments2023-08-16T14:04:08.249+02:00Comments on The Chic Pragmatist: Natural selectionAïssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-77354597741857736972013-01-06T20:16:31.392+01:002013-01-06T20:16:31.392+01:00oh... that's the kind of mail I'd love to ...oh... that's the kind of mail I'd love to receive, but I suspect I'll never will (it also doesn't help living in a country without any Isabel Marant store). <br /><br />I've to say I'm not very fond of Isabel Marant runway shows, either. I do like some of the separate items, though, when I see them in store. But because usually it's all so expensive I rarely buy anything from the main line (at least not at full price). I do love the Etoile line, though. Even though I am not sure I can always justify its prices, I always fall in love and end up buying a few items every season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-29487887199439703192012-12-09T09:54:21.792+01:002012-12-09T09:54:21.792+01:00The only IM store I checked last week-end still ha...The only IM store I checked last week-end still had the black or grey David in 36 or 38. I don't think it should be hard to find. Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-12402168206934247492012-12-07T23:41:29.019+01:002012-12-07T23:41:29.019+01:00I'm still tempted by the David. Do the boutiq...I'm still tempted by the David. Do the boutiques in Paris still have the black versions available in smaller sizes? thanks!melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307033436260905938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-70904388061938996682012-12-01T20:01:43.670+01:002012-12-01T20:01:43.670+01:00Marant's clothes certainly don't leave ind...Marant's clothes certainly don't leave indifferent. Especially now that she's a worldwide sensation. Of course all her clothes aren't perfect and suitable for each and all body types, but that is true of any brands. The prices are indeed steep and not every items are worth it, I agree.<br />I'm not defending her but I feel like with the cult-like following she has and (over) exposure, expectations and criticism have been amplified to unreasonable levels. <br />Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-11308823751520621972012-11-30T11:50:46.724+01:002012-11-30T11:50:46.724+01:00I like the simplicity of the images presented here...I like the simplicity of the images presented here because I love simple relaxed dressing but looking at the jumper on the first model - I would struggle with the proportions - the body of the jumper is quite short and with the fullness of the sleeves, would do me no favours at all - I don't have the proportions to wear this but I have to say, I'm not sure even the model is doing it that much justice. I think I hear what you are saying about investment simple pieces which stand the test of the time but some of the pieces there look like they could also be purchased elsewhere and cheaper and not necessarily less well made. I had a look at the Isabel Marant Etoile range for the first time recently and though the pieces were nice but I'm not sure the price points were reflected the garments. I was also a little perplexed to see a badly finished jacket retailing at over £400 which just goes to prove that even high end can be a little bit of a let down sometimes. However, having seen the David coat on Mandi from Find me a Muse - the finish on that coat was lovely. Just two extremes from the same designer - you just never know. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-38983636798312368342012-11-29T22:53:01.020+01:002012-11-29T22:53:01.020+01:00I can only agree with you on several points especi...I can only agree with you on several points especially about the prices and sometimes so-so cut issues which is the reason why I didn't buy the david coat. As mentioned to Sophie, the cut is perfect on model-like bodies or the ones willing to stand on at least 4 inches heels, and at that price tag, the slightest issue or doubt is just not possible. It has to be perfectly right or it says on the rack. <br />That said most of the items I own, both from the main line or Etoile, truly stand the tests of time and use very gracefully. Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-10115008149654550432012-11-29T22:27:03.308+01:002012-11-29T22:27:03.308+01:00I didn't even buy the David coat. I tried it s...I didn't even buy the David coat. I tried it several times and the fit was great opened but once closed it was another story. I looked like a ridiculous football player with oversized shoulders and a tiny body. Awfully unflattering. <br />And that's not a coincidence if most pics modeling the David are on super tall women (or) with really high heels and that on most, the coat is left opened just like on the runway... Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-44130080774013119882012-11-29T18:06:34.493+01:002012-11-29T18:06:34.493+01:00So envious!! I've been in Paris when the priv...So envious!! I've been in Paris when the private sale is on, and it's torture. I'm trying to avoid Isabel these days. Mostly, because I think the quality has gone down and the prices have gone up (two strikes!) I have to say this is the first season in YEARS that I haven't bought one Isabel piece. Like you, I gravitate towards the subtlety and ease of the Etoile line, but have found the fit of some pieces to be a bit off (I tried the first sweater you posted an it looked horrible on me) or to be made expressly for model-type bodies. That said, I do like both the Dante and David - but, yes, they are priced insanely high (esp. David). How was the fit on david? Why did you return? At that price point, I would think you could get a beautiful coat from Marni or Margiela or any high street brand made of 100% wool or wool/cashmere that is made in Italy. It maddens me that David is not even 100% wool and I'm sure it's not made in Italy and still sells for over 2000USD. Insanity!!melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307033436260905938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692740762108343362.post-66856010647859890522012-11-28T21:37:29.690+01:002012-11-28T21:37:29.690+01:00so right on - did you end up returning the David c...so right on - did you end up returning the David coat? i've been looking for a navy peacoat but definitely not at that pricepoint...miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.com