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A little while back, I wore a frilly blouse that almost broke the internet.
Okay I’m exaggerating, but it did get a lot of attention.
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It was an outfit I borrowed for London Fashion Week and was by one of my favourite designers: Preen by Thornton Bregazzi – but for their collection Studio by Preen for Debenhams. For me, it’s one of my favourite Designer/High Street pairings yet – girly frills and ruffles but with modern, crisp silhouettes and tons of this season’s gingham.
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And it launches today.
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I knew I wanted to do a piece on the launch, but thought I’d show how to style another piece from the collection, something a little trickier: the gingham ruffle skirt. This season is all about having fun and showing individuality and ruffles are a sure-fire way to do this – I’d always balance out the girliness with a slouchy top – a chunky knit or maybe a slogan tee when the weather picks up. And for the added sportiness, a pair of classic sneakers – not too fussy. I actually wore this to a lunch meeting after this shoot and felt suitably dressed up/down.
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And then there’s my Instagram alter-ego that tells me not to bother with ‘real-life’ and wear the shoes. So as a more evening look (but still with a knit, as I’m still 90% a realist), I put together a total ‘Dorothy’ look with my favourite red shoes. Because if you can’t channel one of your favourite movie sirens in a gingham ruffle skirt, I’m not sure when else you can…
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So, whether it’s the frill collared shirt, the gingham button front blouse (which I’m eyeing up) or the ruffle skirt, Studio for Preen at Debenhams is, I think, one of their best collaborations to date.
What a collab. I remember when Preen first started and I went to their casting in Ladbroke Grove. I love how Debenhams supports different designers. What a nice gingham gem!
Love love it with the chunky knit! Can see it with a bit of Breton too!
I’m still not convinced on the ruffles/gingham look for me. However you totally rock it! Love how you have styled it and me-oh-my I do love those red shoes!
Love that ruffle skirt paired with a chunky knit!
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I love this skirt so so much!
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LOVE this look! The gingham with the red shoes is so good!
You had me at gingham + ruffles. The collection doesn’t seem to be online yet, but I’m buying that skirt and blouse the moment it is!
Briony xx
What a beautiful beautiful outfit! I love the pairing with the red shoes actually – I find that the colours complement each other so well! One of my favourite combinations is skirt and sweater combo and you do it so well!
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Yes! With Supergas or something would be fab (Rome outfit planning….!) x
yes – sometimes we can get totally caught up in trends and forget what actually suits us! I’ll ry anything once (except a crop top!) x
So it’s in Oxford circus today – and online immimently – I’m guessing tomorrow! It’s so you! xxx
Thank you! I love the balancing act of slouchy with feminine xx
Just re-updated the links – it’s LIVE xx
Looks fab !!
How does it fit? what size are you wearing?
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Love this outfit, teaming the oversized knit with gingham is perfect <3
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I’m wearing a 10 which I thought would be big but it fits perfectly – it’s lined so I’d go up a size if you’re in between x
Thank you – not too twee 🙂
Thank you 🙂
It’s so nice and suits you so well Alexandra ! Really, the Studio by Preen Collection is really beautiful , it’s super fashion , but very different from all the other mass market brands, and all the outfits are really easy to use for working .
I wish they have a corner in Paris !
Wow – what a fab Fashion memory to have! Always the coolest shows x