Fifth Avenue/NYC
words/images Judith Ecochard
Sandy delayed-the French contemporary label Façonnable previewed their Pre-Fall (late summer delivery)...an Spring 2013 collections for men and women...together.
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| crisp striped collar is attached to this grey blazer |
People wear the same clothes year-round anyway---so it was nice to see how the apparel all shared the same sophisticated tailored approach---clean/chic/versatile---with signature prints and colors---reinterpreted classics all-whether in autumnal tones or brighter shades for the warmer weather.
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| removable too |
Pre-Fall 2013 finds the contemporary menswear/womenswear (and the wearers) taking a stroll above deck on a rather posh, early 20th century cruise liner- dressed in easy elegant attire of relaxed shipboard tailored pieces, in timeless maritime style that also works effortlessly on terra firma.
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| tuxedo chinos-cozy cardigan jacket, lightweight sportswear... |
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| reversible jacket |
Bonus-the separates are easily mix-matchable.
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| linen... |
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| relaxed formality-navy blazer w/ paisley print board shorts |
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| washed chinos---easy to wear |
Façonnable is synonymous with polo and L/S button down shirts in an assortment of colors ---that feature contrast collars and hem fabrics.
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| Board shorts-in anchor prints |
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| varsity jacket-w/striped lining |
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| rain jacket keeps the elements out |
The Tailored Denim collection-for guys---is inspired by the bohemian haunt of Cap d'Ail-in Provence...featuring off-duty staples like washed chinos, colored chambray shirt, checkered ties and lightweight knits...mixed in with some camouflage.
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| Polos-Tailored Denim Collection |
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| Denim-made of Japanese selvage... |
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| footwear=informal take on a dress oxford |
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| plenty of scarves-of course!!! |
For Spring 2013-we loved these polos---WITH wide color palette and bold prints---taken from the exotic Moroccan landscape of Bertolucci's 1991 movie, "The Sheltering Sky," based on the 1949 novel by the American writer/composer Paul Bowles---or inspired by the ease and comfort of summer evenings spent on the glam Riviera...
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| insignias-old fashioned luggage tags inspired some of the patches |
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| washed suede blazer |
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| key women's apparel-trench with nautical navy piping, white cotton polo, easy wear |
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| beach worthy tote w/signature Façonnable fabrics |
Work wear---silk/linen blends---in versatile skirt...and this flirty side draped, bow sleeveless blouson...LOVE.
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| Shirtdress---crisp cotton-goes from city to beach-change-up the shoes to sandals |
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| cotton/silk knit blend-year round option |
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| available in six colors, limited edition 165 Euros |
NEW: Façonnable partners with Italia Independent for a made in Italy collection of sunglasses-a fun take on a classics shape- the pictured above l-l aviators with French Riviera inspired, Façonnable's signature stripes.
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FAÇONNABLE
Façonnable is synonymous with polo and L/S button down shirts in an assortment of colors ---that feature contrast collars and hem fabrics. 
For Spring 2013-we loved these polos---WITH wide color palette and bold prints---taken from the exotic Moroccan landscape of Bertolucci's 1991 movie, "The Sheltering Sky," based on the 1949 novel by the American writer/composer Paul Bowles---or inspired by the ease and comfort of summer evenings spent on the glam Riviera...
Work wear---silk/linen blends---in versatile skirt...and this flirty side draped, bow sleeveless blouson...LOVE.
