I have received the most glorious coat in all the Kingdom, courtesy of the astonishingly kind Patricia Ayres, designer behind Artlab whom I'm mentioned many times on this site. I don't think I really need remind you of what a wonderful designer Patricia is. It's worth mentioning that Patricia has two Etsy stores now: her Artlab one and her new Patricia Ayres one. These are images from her new shop.
My coat is her Artisanal brown wool army coat, and she could not have sent it at a more perfect time, with the Scottish weather taken a decidedly dramatic cold turn. The wool has been left raw edged and it's cut into a perfect A-line shape with shoulder slit details. Patricia told me I could shorten it if I wanted but I actually really loved the longer length.
The coat is light yet very, very warm and I shall be able to wear a slim fitting leather jacket underneath for extra cold days too. Perfect!
Queen Michelle
Am going to check out Patricia's site now. Photos are amazing! Michelle, I have no idea how you walk in those boots - more power to you, as we say in Ireland!
Posted by: Alex | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 12:27
That is incredibly beautiful.
I looked at all her stuff and it is all wonderful! I want want want!
Posted by: arline | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 13:22
It is truly glorious, QM. From the buttons to the shoulder cutouts to the sumptuous drapey-ness.
Posted by: Sally | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 13:55
Love the shoulder slits, gives it such a unique spin on a classic style. Enjoy your new coat, it looks lovely!
XXX
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne aka Punk Glam Queen | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 14:20
I am beyond jealous. Patricia is my favorite designer.
Posted by: Steff | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 15:13
Oh wow what a coat - and those detailed tights more counteract the quiet cut of the coat.
Posted by: Kev - LG | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 15:16
i've never seen a coat quite like this! but that's why i come by kos.
do you think it would hold up in a scottish winter? i've been looking for coats to last me through without succumbing to fur or down... but we'll see.
Posted by: jennine | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 16:46
I love here demure aesthetics, old school in a way. It's all in simplicity... and weirdness...
Posted by: dust | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 17:04
Indeed! I love the shoulder slit details, it's brilliant!
Posted by: Miss Glitzy | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 17:32
What a beautiful coat! And there is nothing better than a beautiful coat that stays warm and doesn't look like it's filled with marshmallows.
Posted by: goodlookingcorgi | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 18:07
I love this! and it looks fantastic on you! man, I'm also really digging your disco sequin leggings!
Posted by: mosey | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 18:33
A gorgeous coat and you really suit it Michelle
Posted by: Pamela | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 19:42
My god it's beautiful! I've been goggling at her new Patricia Ayres shop for a while too, and the lady's a genius! You look so great in the coat
Posted by: Louise | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 20:10
Incredible! I've been eyeing this piece for a while - and if I did not spend my pennies to Acne coat last year, this would definitely been mine! I love the raw edges and the shoulder detail.
How fresh the longer length looks right now.
Suits you!
Posted by: Kamicha | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 20:37
GORGEOUS coat!!! Off to check out Patricia's site, love all the pics above!
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 21:30
Gorgeous coat - great styling!
Posted by: Make Do Style | Monday, 09 November 2009 at 22:09
I love her photo's and great styling, but if you want to see more style with gorgeous coat! visit fashion stylist site.
Thanks.
Posted by: Lauragray | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 00:21
She does beautiful work.
Posted by: enc | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 01:15
Fashion as King is sometimes a very stupid ruler.
http://twurl.nl/r81on7
Posted by: nasir | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 08:37
Amazing coat, totally agree. And I love how you paired it up with those embellished leggings, great austere-deluxe combination!
Posted by: Tamara | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 08:51
great post. thanks for this. I really need something like this.
Posted by: newbie | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 09:40
The pictures are great!
http://follow.FashionBlogNews.com
Posted by: FashionBlogNews | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 10:46
the details here are superb
Posted by: EBAY FASHION ADDICT | Tuesday, 10 November 2009 at 22:14
Apart from the clothes, that tall Dutch model is amazing! I really like these pictures; the coats look great on her!
Posted by: chica | Wednesday, 11 November 2009 at 15:09