>> I seem to have fallen into a bit of a pattern of posting about "Things that sit well in the harsh reality of life…". Eight London is one example and so the new S/S 10 collection of Swagga and Soul is another one. The first time I wrote about them, I had M.I.A. punching around in my head, and I also said that they provided all the kind of leather basics that one would need with some extra pizazz on top; like the soft distressed quality of the leathers they use that pushes you into thinking that you NEED rather than WANT that leather jacket.
They haven't let go of the leather for S/S 10 and rightly so when it's as soft as Swagga and Soul get it. They have lightened things up with the pale pale pink and grey colours as well as making things looser in general. Nicole, the designer has kept elements like the fringing and some of the hardware but transferred to the sort of 'essentials' that she considers well…essential. I'm glad she's kept the loose-trews in her summer repertoire for me to potentially wear them like lux trackie bottoms. She's also redressed the leather shorts omission by putting some here. And, is that a length of skirt I spy that ISN'T skimming the bum? It's not quite floor length but I can already feel the lengths creeping down towards the knees/calves and I'm fully onboard for that…
Here's to a floor length leather skirt for next season?
So many great pieces here. I love the waistcoat and those shorts, especially.
Wow theyre all amazing!!! Especially love the Chloe Trousers and Lucy Dress:)!!
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ah love all the leather jackets and i will def be needing a pair of those shorts.
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loving the fringe nude jacket and grommetted waistcoat. But my word, what terrible posture she has! 😛
That fringe cape is stellar. And I’ve already bagged my floor-length leather skirt … thrifted and lovingly worn several times already!
WOW great styles!
I love the soft coloures from the first pictures!
Very pretty, I love the dusty pink color and the longer skirt! Actually every single piece here is amazing, I’m always in awe of people with great leather-working skills!
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amazing stuff! love the dress and the leather pants.. and that whilst I’m not at all a fan of leather.
Fab-u-lush post. I’m in a love/hate relationship with leather (it tends to hate my figure, but I love to wear it!)Maybe the scarf is a better option?? Hey, gotta justify it somehow!!
biker jacket and the scarf should be in my closet… mm 🙂
hiya susie,
these clothes are amazing,
love those leather pants, I am desperate for a pair but I cannot find a pair I really like. I saw you in a fantastic pair in august on here with a grey jumper and pvc skirt (one of my favourite looks of yours!) and I really wanted them but I think they were preen which is a little out of the price range of a 15 year old!
Anyway talking of old posts I stumbled accross a post you did eons ago about Natasha Lawes masks and have sung my praises to it over at my place because of my recent fascination with masks.
I hope you don’t mind!
Tomorrow: No worries about the Lawes masks…. by the by, those Preen trews were a fiver from their sample sale so bargains CAN be had!
Some great leather. Take a look at my leather blog http://www.thefashionfixstyling.blogspot.com . Denise
the chloe trousers are amazing!
Love that fringe jacket!!
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I am digging the collar (or lack thereof) on that motorcycle jacket.
LOVE that grey leather jacket!
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My eyes are popping out of my head right now! First the fringe jacket, then the frances bomber jacket, then the shorts, & then finally the LUCY DRESS. You’re killing me, really. So dead right now. LOVE. I have to go see how much that thing is & then start applying for a night job. Thanks. 😉
p.s. thank God they didn’t have it. LOL. I still want that frances bomber though. Gonna have to sell a heap of vintage clothes to afford that one. Like my entire inventory? 😉
Wow! My favorites are the Chloe shorts and pants, and the Lucy dress! OMG. Oh, I love leather…
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Beautiful ensembles, the thing that I love the most are the shoes with the bare legs.
By the way, I’ve been reading your blog for a bit now but never thought to comment; may I have your permission to add you on my blogroll?
Thanks in advance! 🙂
i love the jane oversized shirt and lily collarless biker jacket!
i think i love everything from that brand
oh goodness, what an amazing collection. i wish i’d never seen this post, because now i’m lusting after far too many pieces. 🙂
Amazing!!! Love the model…
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thanx for replying susie! I shall have to look out for sample sales!
love the blog as always!
The leather shorts and the leather skirt – a dream! Want them!!!!
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like the fringe cape!
the chloe shorts and lucy dress are definite winners!
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Does anyone know what shoes the model is wearing??
I too want to know about the shoes. I didn’t even pay attention to the clothes because I liked the cut-out sneakers so much.
Well that wasn’t too hard. I think I found them. Topshop cut out shoes: http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=32051&storeId=13052&productId=1375243&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=
I am drawn to the shoes. Thanks for the girl who found the link> 🙂
-meream
You are welcome!
She’s beautiful!
The clothes are lovely but the model looks as if she is on Death’s door.
For the girl who mentioned that she didn’t even notice the clothes because of the cut out sneakers…
I just can’t believe you’d notice Top Shop £10 shoes over this beautiful collection! That says something…doesn’t it?
The collection is lush! But i must admit, i noticed the sneakers straight away too, you can’t beat a bit of topshop now and then..