Grounded in Classics

A foolproof way to style tweed jackets.
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Ray Ban Sunglasses, Cupcakes and Cashmere Jacket, Current / Elliot Tank, AGOLDE Jeans, Prada Mules (on sale! and similar here and here), Celine Bag (similar here), Laura Mercier Lipstick in 'Clique'

Ray Ban Sunglasses, Cupcakes and Cashmere Jacket, Current / Elliot Tank, AGOLDE Jeans, Prada Mules (on sale! and similar here and here), Celine Bag (similar here), Laura Mercier Lipstick in 'Clique'

Tweed is a tricky fabric—it can either provide the perfect, structured finishing touch, or verge on looking too much like a dated find, courtesy of grandma's closet. As much as I love it draped with a modern pair of trousers, I've found that it always works with a great pair of jeans. I threw on an updated version I designed, inspired by a classic, vintage Chanel, with embellished slides that keep the look sweetly feminine. 

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