in the desert i crave givenchy

When most people think fashion they think it is just about pretty clothing and name brands but to me its more about expressing a personal view or current state in life. Lately I've been dreaming about dessert inspired clothing the idea of clothing that is both protective , practical , stylish , and functional engages me. Maybe its because I'm moving to a new city and starting another stage in my life but I'm craving comfort along with fluidity.

So when i first saw the givenchy haute couture fall 2009 collection my style radar pinged it fit every criteria i had. The sparse pallet of black and white with shots of red and metallic felt somber but rich like traveling with a raucous caravan ,while lingering on the outside fringes with the sun at your back. The clothes look like you can feel the desert sun on your skin but still feel swaddled and cocooned by their light fabrics .

Now I'm contemplating taking my left over jersey and leather and piecing together some tough liquid yet somber jackets to shield me in excursions around my new home town. along with some tragically draped harem pants. even if i look like some escaped desert nomad ill feel secure knowing that I'm expressing my inner fashion landscape, and isn't that what styles about self expression.

photos courtesy of jak & jil and style.com