Why even look at luxury fashion?
Why look at fabulous clothes that live outside your lifestyle and budget? I ask myself every time I do it, or when I notice one such feature in a publication like the New York Times T Magazine, wondering, Why don't they show clothes more readers can buy? It's revealing that a recent feature on statement coats did not give prices. Photo: New York Times T Magazine The Fendi coat (right) is interesting; it's actually shearling processed to mimic fur; the price, $CAN 34,000 is not. The retro-influenced MiuMiu coat, left, is not on their site yet, but similar wool coats are around $CAN 6, 000. Luxury clothes are expected to deliver elevated human creativity; I admire classic pieces given unexpected details, like this MiuiMiu embroidered suede jacket , a runway confection: Photo: MiuMiu However, not all luxury is arresting; often it's similar to the the things in my closet, but made with better materials or construction. I'd wear the jeans, jacket and blazer below every...
