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FASHION CLICKS
Two chic California women launched online retail sites this year, each with their own unique approach. Here, their must-haves for the season
BROOKE TAYLOR CORCIA • THEDRESLYN.COM For Brooke Taylor Corcia, The Dreslyn was a natural extension of her background in editorial (C Magazine and Glamour) and e-commerce (ssense.com). With the help of her partners—husband Daniel and brother Brandon—Taylor Corcia relocated from Canada to L.A. to start the cool apparel and home site that now sells top contemporary brands like Band of 3 Outsiders, Helmut Lang, MM6 Maison Martin Margiela, Pamela Love and Eddie Borgo. The Dreslyn Home line curates perfect gifts like agate bookends and blown glass carafe sets. 1 SATOMI KAWAKITA DIAMOND RING, $1,890. Organic and timeless, and perfectly imperfect. 2 RACHEL COMEY ORRIS BOOTS, $405. An easy, live-in style with a modern cut. 3 A.L.C. LINDSTAM TRENCH, $850. An autumn staple, re-imagined. 4 L’AGENCE ZIP-FRONT CAPE, $595. Great alternative to basic black and the same standard silhouettes for winter. • FALL INSPIRATION Texture, heavy knitwear and leather are prominent along with 4 forest-green and muted jewel tones.
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WRITTEN BY ANNINA MISLIN. KENZO SWEATSHIRT: MATCHESFASHION.COM. AMBRE DAHAN: MARIE NOORBERGEN
AMBRE DAHAN • WALKINMYCLOSET.COM What, might you ask, is virtual- and social-wardrobing? Walk In My Closet founder Ambre Dahan has created an online world for trend seekers to catalogue, buy and sell high-end, contemporary readyto-wear and vintage looks. Art Director Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, and designers Charlotte Ronson, Jenni Kayne and Irene Neuwirth have already archived their closets. 1 KENZO LOGO SWEATSHIRT, $275. I live in sweatshirts, so this black Kenzo one pays perfect homage to my Parisian roots. 2 CÉLINE CLASSIC MEDIUM BOX BAG, $24,500. I love exotic skins and use this bag almost every day in dusty salmon python. I rarely wear the color green but this particular green is gorgeous and will complement any outfit. 3 JENNI KAYNE SHOES, $595. I lived in Repettos for years and needed a change, so the pointy silhouette of the D’Orsay was the perfect transition for me. 4 SAINT LAURENT BY HEDI SLIMANE. I just got a Saint Laurent polkadot dress that I wear with chunky Balenciaga boots. It’s the perfect marriage: strong, yet feminine—and a little grunge. • FALL INSPIRATION I try to stay true to my style as seasons transition. I’m attracted to the cut and material of a piece, as opposed to the trend of the moment.