Topped Off in Plaid

A festive red coat, inspired by Northern California.
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Cupcakes and Cashmere Coat and Top, Agolde Jeans, Stuart Weitzman Boots (similar here), Mark Cross Bag (similar here)

Cupcakes and Cashmere Coat and Top, Agolde Jeans, Stuart Weitzman Boots (similar here), Mark Cross Bag (similar here)

Before we had Sloan, G and I headed to my parents' house up north every year for the holidays. While it's just an hour-long plane ride, the climate feels like a world away from L.A., with heavy fog that rolls in in the mornings and stays till mid-afternoon. When I designed this coat, I kept that chilly climate in mind, with an oversized plaid in a punchy red hue that feels festive, but still appropriate after the holidays. 

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