AllSaints Shirt Dress / Zara Wrap Striped Shirt / AllSaints Clutch / Rick Owens Wedges
Zara Skort / COS Cut Out Necklace
& Other Stories Platform Sandals / Haider Ackermann Obi Belt / Topshop Dress
It’ll come as no surprise that I’m excited about all of the oriental influences that seemed to show up everywhere on the Spring/Summer catwalks, being a bit of a Japanophile myself. I’ve taken inspiration from traditional oriental dress, particularly from China & Japan, many times for my own projects at college & university. I always preferred the mens garments though, they still have those lovely crisp, distinctive silhouettes, but without the fussiness of all the prints & decoration that you usually associate with this kind of dress.
It’s a more relaxed, minimal take & it’s great to see so much of it about for Spring. There are so many pieces I’ve got bookmarked to buy, but these are just a few of my favourites. I like that most pieces just hint at the inspiration with their high mandarin collars, wrapped fronts & origami inspired folding, it’s so subtle. There’s nothing worse than looking like you’ve dressed head to toe in the new seasons trend, but these pieces are timeless & would slot effortlessly into my current wardrobe.
Lauren says
Japanese style is pretty cool, I’m coveting that all saints dress and those wedges! Come into my wardrobe please!
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Erin Z says
Ahhh, I need those Rick Owens Wedges in my life!
J. says
I just saw the skort in white, which I didn’t care for (diapers?) But the black is soooo much better. I would wear these in black…
Laura says
mmMmM I might need to go to Zara to check that striped shirt…
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Ania says
Wow! Amazing dress :)
jamie-lee says
One thing I really like about your wishlist is how I can quite quickly imagine every single piece together. I have that Topshop black dress on mine too – it’s so cute!
FAIIINT says
Yes it is! I keep checking my store to see if they have it in yet, I’m curious what the fabric’s like as I think it could make or break it for me, in terms of purchasing it.
Steph says
steph that allsaints dress is AMAZING!!! so perfectly minimal and i do have a thing for mandarin collars.. the back detail is awesome too ;) also much prefer the skort in black.. definitely liking spring options (except i seem to be in the wrong hemisphere lol)
FAIIINT says
Isn’t it?! I was tempted to put the back on the image too cos it’s so nice, gotta love a sheer back! I don’t actually have anything with a mandarin collar, even though I really like them too, think I need to see to that! Hah! ;)
Designer Binary says
I love these platforms from & other stories. I am planning a London shopping trip and looking forward to checking out the store, have seen a few nice items on the website, but eager to see in the flesh. Especially keen to try all the cosmetics they do too.
FAIIINT says
Yes, me too. I’ve been stalking the online store & there’s so many pieces I like, but I want to see what kind of quality to expect, so I plan on going to the store too before I buy anything. I hate being disappointed when ordering online! I’m intrigued by the makeup too!
sophie says
I love oriental influences as well and the pieces you have chosen are so beautiful and unusual. I’ll be keeping an eye out for them in the shops xxx
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Melissa Araujo says
I can’t really do the oriental look or trend even though here you have presented really well and in my colours most is usually loud and lots of prints. I am def going to try the mandarin collar, I am sure you will rock this look no problem
winnie says
That COS necklace is amazing, everytime I go into COS, I look at the jewellery and this one always stands out. I’m sure it was in the sale a little while ago? Not sure – I could be wrong though! The All Saints shirt dress is pretty awesome, can definitely see these fitting into your life!
FAIIINT says
Oh, tell me about it! I’m obsessed with their jewellery, such nice clean pieces. I’m planning to get it on my next trip down to London, so fingers crossed it might be in the Spring sale too! ;)
Sabrina says
Love the structure of the skirt and necklace! Definitely loving geometrics and minimalism this season.
Sonia says
I’ve never taken to Oriental infused fashion mainly because I look awful in it lol. I do it no justice. But doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the amazing structure and tailored lines that goes into each piece. I’m loving the Zara shirt, I think I’ve seen a handful of people wearing it around lately so thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
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Maddie says
Those are really great picks! That striped shirt is my fave!
I have been reading your blog for a while, but it never occured to follow it, so, anways I’m your newest follower! :)
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FAIIINT says
Aw, thankyou Maddie! I already follow yours too :)
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love these all! xO!
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Tanja says
Nice clothes, need such a skort and the dress! :)
Lau says
No doubt this season and the next oriental inspiration is everywhere! Love the pieces you chose! :)
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NotJustAPrettyDress says
I’m also a fan of oriental influences in fashion (to be honest I’m a big fan of Asia overall and I think Asian countries are my favourite destinations…)! Steph, you put together a great selection: may I have the stripy top and the black dress…please?! Caterina