The last thing that I’d want for Style Bubble is for it to be categorised and boxed up. I don’t exclusively write about the ‘too-cool-for-school-Nylon/Ruush’ labels, the ‘girly-pretty-chouette-Lula’ labels or the ‘edgy-avant-garde’. At the end of the day, I’d like to think there’s a context for everything and the next post will be even prove this point even more…
For now though, it’s time for a bit of Evie Belle. First off, I love that the name of the label is derived from the TV show House of Elliot which a reader recommended I watch after my revelation of my love for ALL costume dramas (yes…even the really shit ones…). The lady behind Evie Belle, Sarah Hicks is focused on getting beautiful tailoring and finishing on her garments. That ‘t’ word is such a fundamental stalwart in the craft of fashion and so many choose to discard it or ignore it. Perhaps that’s what makes looking at Evie Belle’s AW08-9 collection a little uneasy from the perspective of a fashion brat who is constantly exposed to every sort of conceptual fashion under the sun with a lot of ‘stuff’ going on, that we might not be happy with something as simple (and simultaneously difficult…) as a beautifully well-made coat with fine finishing and little details.
Having seen the collection in person and proceeding to procuring some Evie Belle for myself, something like a great coat does become a whole lot more important. Sarah pointed out the materials which she sources mainly from Italy and Scotland and said she’s very very picky with fabrics which comes into play when you start touching the stuff. The variety of collars, the way the sleeves are shaped and the linings…the sort of details that men like the Sart picks up on are all well executed here…
Quite simply, images don’t do Evie Belle justice but you can just about make out where she got her inspiration from for the AW08-9 ‘Lost in the Forest’ collection, using textures like mohair and mottled prints, sharp and wispy sillhouettes in blues, greys and blacky greens. Yes, it is jolly early to be harping on about winter but I’m up for being prepared…
The little coat I picked out from one of her previous collections features a signature pleated collar that can be adjusted with a drawstring. It’s a coat fit enough to be worn on its’ own really (Sarah is a fan of the coat-dress…) and like I said before, I’ve probably taken it out of context a little but hopefully Evie Belle (I really now wish I knew a real live Evie Belle…) doesn’t mind…
my god, you’re so cute. love your dress so much.
That dress your wearing is beautiful, those jackets are beautiful to. I hope by the time it comes to buying a new winter coat that I remember this collection.
the big question – do you know where we can purchase?
was also lovely to put a “real” face to the name last night, you did very well. xf
These are lovely! I’m always looking for gorgeous coats and shirt dresses — that sweet soft grey dress is darling. The drawstring detail on that coat you’re trying on is very cool.
Beautiful coat.
The entire look with the hat, the hat case, the jacket – perfect.
I love the jacket you bought, but the rapidly shifting photo made it hard to see what was going on. Is there any way to slow that down to maybe three seconds a shot?
Coatdresses are very versatile and very style forward…
I love that coat you are wearing! haha
Loving animated Susie, bravo. xxxDiane
that coat almost makes me wish it was autumn…
I am in love with the red coat! It is so stunning!
o my gosh, absolutely love it! loving the white pleated dress and also the coat of course. fabulous! x
i love the way you can pull the collar in! it looks great with the poofy dress
I second Francis Girard …where is this available for purchase? It is too lovely to not try and obtain!
I’m just going to reiterate: some stockist info please! The website doesn’t have any and we’re all dying to get our mitts on this stuff now!
The shapes are lovely and there is a very quiet luxury feel to it all that I love. Oh, and I used to love the HOuse of Elliott too…
Looks great, especially with the bubble hemmed dress/skirt!
What a gorgeous coat!
The coat is fantastic, It looks great on you!
Gorgeous clothes. Just my cup of tea!
Wauww Great the effect with the slide of the photos, only a bit fast 😉
And the coat is really nice too
Wow – Dita von Teese would throw a fit over those coats. Me too, actually.
I LOVE these coats. The detailed tailoring is evident and it isn’t easy to find things of this craftsmanship today. It’s important to have a good coat because it’s the most visible garment. It’s OK to skimp here and there on what’s underneath, but not on a coat. I wonder where you can find this label in the US.
I love ’em all and I’m loving ‘dancing susie’!
I love the red coat.
Stockist info on its way!
Sorry about the fast moving pics…. detracts attention from the shitty face…
all beautiful, maybe something worth saving up for.
Love the coat! (And I loved the series. I really need to watch it again.)
hey, LOVEEEE the coat 🙂
Hello its the designer of the above collection….
Please contact me with your details and I will be happy to e mail you the full line up of the current and future winter collection.
Stockist: Wild Swan Islington, Wild Swan Chiswick, Powder Crouch End. From July- Brittique.com
Thanks for the super comments! Love what Susie has done with the ‘ Friday’ coat!