LOOKBOOK: LYELL

Dream of future days without long johns and winter coats...

We’ve all wanted to dress like David Bowie circa 1976, but haven’t quite been able to, except at some ‘70s costume party, where you realized everyone else had that exact same obsession (and outfit).

This season, Lyell offers  a solution:  an array of glam-rock-meets-flower-nymph pieces that don’t look like a disguise.  The lookbook stages dreamy Klimt-esque girls in a theatrical atmosphere, presenting a variety of soft gauzy pieces, from a blue high-waisted playsuit to a wide-knitted top, exposing the model’s silhouette in the contre-jour lighting.

Contrary to your Ziggy Stardust costume, Lyell’s designs can be worn on their own for a chic event or layered to the office.  With a little imagination you should even be able to wear them as a costume... for an Art Nouveau poster party?
--REBECCA FOURTEAU



This story was published on February 9, 2009.