https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:20:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418484 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 02:09:46 +0000 Dimity 1418484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to Theory! I've been browsing around their site and it looks like what I'd wear if I had good clothes. Me, but better! And their prices are reasonable too, with all the sales at the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418462 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 01:29:10 +0000 Mellllls 1418462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Theory </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418461 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 01:26:16 +0000 Dimity 1418461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker, I knew I liked your style, and now I'm in love with Oska and Babette. Two more I'd never heard of before, but ones for me to watch now.</p> <p>I would buy that cashmere sayre tunic at Tory Birch this minute if my bank account were fatter, Runcarla. Gorgeousness.</p> <p>Now that I've begun to&nbsp;see what's going on in the world of clothes, I think things are going to change for me. With my newfound budget, this year will be getting essentials into place so that I can actually get dressed in the mornings, but in successive years&nbsp;I might aim for a high/low mix with one or two really wonderful pieces each year to make it interesting.&nbsp;</p> <p>So far, I've ventured into one of Australia's leading hairdressers (well, they say this, so who knows! But they win awards)&nbsp;and&nbsp;had my hair cut into a cute little textured bob-type thing with a fringe that's super easy to style. And, gasp! shock! I bought a pair of white and tan loafers that are fun with boyfriend jeans and a denim skirt. I wouldn't have had the courage to do that without seeing Angie's white shoes and&nbsp;all the support here! Thanks, everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418432 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 00:36:37 +0000 Caro in Oz 1418432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get where you are coming from Angie. I was thinking more of brands like Helmut Lang &amp; Dior - who now have&nbsp;designers other than their founders. The<br />designers/founders name becomes a brand&nbsp; &amp; the&nbsp;distinction becomes relevant imo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418410 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 23:30:18 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1418410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If money were no object, who knows what I would wear! <br />But if I simply had quite a bit more money than I have now, I would seriously raid <a href="http://www.oska.com/" rel="nofollow">Oska</a> and <a href="http://shopbabette.com/" rel="nofollow">Babette SF</a>. I often look at them for inspiration and ideas with my sewing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418409 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 23:27:55 +0000 Carla 1418409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Different years, different designers. I'm liking Tory Burch, Elie Tahari, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein recently. They all make accessible fashion, too. If money was no object, and I could have something made for me - Vivenne Westwood, or Sarah Burton/McQueen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418406 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 23:14:13 +0000 Angie 1418406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's what I like to hear Dimity, and thanks for your great participation on our forum.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418405 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 23:09:21 +0000 Dimity 1418405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for clarifying the designer/brand point, Angie. That makes sense.&nbsp;I'll check out Weekend Max Mara because that sounds like it might work for my casual lifestyle. After years of not looking around, a whole big world has opened up for me. It's so fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418403 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 23:05:30 +0000 Dimity 1418403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hadn't actually consciously differentiated between brands and designers&nbsp;until Lisa pointed it out, Caro, so you can't go wrong here! I'm really glad you mentioned Phoebe Philo, actually, because I find I love her aesthetic.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ann Demeulemeester too, but for moods that call for&nbsp;lots of black and edge. Besides, for me it's inspiration more than for actual purchase so it's all good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418402 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 23:03:59 +0000 Angie 1418402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Designers create brands. And designers can become their own&nbsp;brands.&nbsp;Same difference in my book, actually.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dimity, Weekend Max Mara is fun too. xo</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418399 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 22:56:14 +0000 Caro in Oz 1418399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry I took you literally &amp; just picked my fav&nbsp;designers not brands </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418387 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 22:15:40 +0000 Dimity 1418387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting point, Lisa. Have to agree with that. Brands seem to have a more commercial, wearable quality.<br />Going to have lots of fun going through your list, Angie. I've not even heard of some of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418385 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 22:08:35 +0000 Anonymous 1418385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I differentiate between brands and designers. &nbsp;I see MaxMara as a brand, and not a designer. &nbsp;So if we're talking labels and brands&nbsp;: &nbsp;Rag &amp; Bone, Vince, Equipment, Line, Theory, Burberry Chloe. And when we talk designer: &nbsp;McQueen (although now I guess it's a brand with a new designer) , The Row, &nbsp;Diane VF, Stella McC, Joseph Altuzarra, &nbsp;Phoebe Philo. &nbsp;Kind of interesting in that many, if not most of the luxury brands we mention have a rotating team of designers, headed by a name but not the original designer/founder anymore. &nbsp;Chicken and egg..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418383 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 22:00:50 +0000 Angie 1418383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO MANY.&nbsp;</p> <p>Just off the top of my head:&nbsp;</p> <p>Chanel, Valentino, Prada, Akris,&nbsp;Chloe, Gucci, Bally,&nbsp;Stella McCartney, Jil Sander, Altuzarra, Celine, Derek Lam, 3.1&nbsp;Phillip Lim,&nbsp;Dries van Noten, Burberry, Max Mara, Preen, Jason Wu,&nbsp;Paul Smith, Fendi, Theory, Alexander Wang, Pucci, Theory, Salvatore Ferragamo,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Hugo Boss.&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418374 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 21:37:25 +0000 Dimity 1418374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't looked at everyone's picks yet, but I'm loving The Row and Phoebe Philo so far! I didn't expect to like The Row, but the voluminous dresses and chunky knits are gorgeous, and I love them paired with socks and oxfords. So unexpected. And the sure lines at Celine reflect a confidence that I like.&nbsp;<br />So interesting to see all the picks. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418195 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 12:34:51 +0000 kkards 1418195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If money was no object-- Sara Burton/Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, the row, Pheobe Philo. On a more commercial side, rag and bone, band of outsiders, Isabel marant, Burberry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418189 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 12:08:01 +0000 Anonymous 1418189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, without a doubt, Karl Lagerfeld. I've also got a soft spot for some of Vivienne Westwood's stuff too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418174 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 08:26:30 +0000 Deborah 1418174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favourite designers are Rick Owens, Anne Demeulemeester, Complex Geometries, Barbara Gongini... if money were no object xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418170 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 07:58:16 +0000 Dimity 1418170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've heard of Phoebe Philo but am not familiar with her work, so I'm going to look her up. And yes, I love the others, too!<br />I hear a lot about VInce Camuto, but I don't think I've ever seen his things in Australia (but I haven't really been looking, so he's one I'll look up too. McQueen was so interesting, and so sad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418144 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:05:11 +0000 Gigi 1418144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have a lot of experience with designer clothing, and what I have tried has been on the lower end. My favorite designer is Vince Camuto. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418126 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 04:15:02 +0000 Echo 1418126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alexander McQueen, without doubt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418125 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 04:12:24 +0000 Caro in Oz 1418125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgio Armani &amp;&nbsp;Phoebe Philo&nbsp;for their modern tailoring. <br />Japanese designers&nbsp;&amp; Ann Demeulemeester for more edgy pieces&nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418117 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 03:54:14 +0000 Dimity 1418117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Meredith, so sad to have to return the coat, but it sounds like a good decision.<br />Laura, yes, to Stella McCartney too. She seems to stand for something good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418107 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 03:42:28 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1418107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't spend a lot of time looking at designer stuff, because it's so pricey and often is weirdly unwearable. But what I've seen of Stella McCartney has been interesting, and I admire her ethical stance and approach to business. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418102 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 03:23:01 +0000 Meredith 1418102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love MaxMara. Broke my heart to return one of their coats just today. It was a consigned piece with just too much wear. I also love the artistry of Prada and romantic Dolce &amp; Gabbana prints. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favourite-designers#post-1418097 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 03:17:55 +0000 Dimity 1418097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holidays. Lots of time to read magazines and browse through websites, which has led me to&nbsp;decide that my favourite designer is&nbsp;Max Mara. I love the spareness and simplicity. Although they&nbsp;aren't as expensive as some, they are still out of my reach at the moment, but I can take their vibe and aim to translate it. Do you have a favourite designer? I'm not talking reality here, I'm talking if money were no object and you could wear anything you felt like. </p>