7 Things for 7 Days
Sabrina in custom Dior, J Law in Siedres and the new edition of Club Moda.
Welcome back to another week and edition of 7 Things for 7 Days. As i said last week, I genuinely LOVE writing and curating these. I have also made a pledge to myself to be more consistent on Substack and start posting regularly on TikTok. This, I must admit, is difficult as I don’t really consume content but rather create. It feels like this strange paradox which admittedly I am learning to navigate…
This weeks edition feels celeb heavy (in comparison to previous weeks) with two features from girl boss icons: Sabrina Carpenter and Jennifer Lawrence. If you haven’t been living under a rock then you would have been subjected to Bieberchella or Sabrinachella, choose your fighter. I find it interesting that this year, the fashion narrative has turned away from the attendees and toward the performers. Its less (IMO) about what celebrities and influencers are wearing in front of the big wheel and more about the fashion of the performers. In previous years Kendall Jenner and clan were spotted wearing a basic pair of daisy dukes and white tank with boots (boring in comparison to others). It seemed very “effortless” in comparison to other influencers who have been notorious for going ALL OUT. I’ll discuss this later.
With that being said, lets dive into this weeks 7 Things for 7 Days.
1. Chan Luu fishbone necklace
I always love a fun piece of jewellery, especially when its marine themed and a statement piece! I think jewellery is the perfect way to add interest to an outfit and express personality and style. Don’t get me wrong, I love a dainty tennis necklace or a simple stud earring, but when the layers come off and I start to dress for spring, I steer toward chunkier pieces for adding contrast. Especially for summer a fun piece of jewellery can really act as a major talking point, whether thats a pendant or a fishbone necklace like this gorgeous Chan Luu one. Chan Luu is actually a Vietnamese brand known for its handcrafted jewellery, but more recently has entered the ready to wear category, producing the most insane pieces like this coat and sequin tunic.
2. Cecily Brown at the Serpentine
New week, new exhibition. If you didn’t know I’m currently in my culture era, trying to expand my horizons and perspectives by attending galleries from different artists about different topics. I actually stumbled across Cecily Brown as I was looking for The David Hockney exhibition instead (located at the other Serpentine Gallery) but decided to pay a visit! The Serpentine is a fantastic gallery and usually always free to enter.
Cecily Brown is a British painter who’s style is influenced by a number of contemporary artists such as Francis Bacon and Joan Mitchell as well as Old Masters like Goya and Rubens. Her exhibition, Picture Making is a journey through nature with canvases depicting park life through expressive colour and recurring motifs. There is also a small display of the most endearing drawings in both colour and black and white. I would highly recommend visiting and after paying a visit to the Friends Of Ours Cafe just by the river.
3. Club Moda Operandi La Isla
One of the major highlights in my fashion calendar is receiving the notification that Moda Operandi is returning with its annual exclusive capsule “Club Moda” collection. Last year it was Club Moda and this year it is La Isla with the most insane collection of exclusives from some favourite designers such as Staud and La Veste. There is also some very cool merch in the form of a baby t-shirt and trucker style hat.
Some of my favourite pieces are this pair of terry cloth mini shorts from La Veste which would look fab with a simple white tank or a bikini top like this and pair of flip flops (found here). I also adore this fun Staud beach tote and this Made Some nylon mini skirt which plays into the sports aesthetic vibe I can’t get enough of. For those looking for a unique piece to wear on the beach or to the club in Ibiza, this hat is giving Studio 59 on the beach.
4. Arket x Laila Gohar
This collaboration is insanely exciting and of course, very cool! If you haven’t heard of Laila Gohar, she first rose to fame with her creativity in the food sphere, later co-founding Gohar world. Laila, born in Cairo but located in New York is an artist who blends installation art and showstopping food together, creating a surreal world obscuring life and beauty. Gohar World has created objects such as a steel swan lemon juicer and mother of pearl dove salad tongs.
Laila’s latest project is her exclusive collaboration with Arket, marking her very first ready-to-wear collection. The collection consists of 27 pieces which launch today!! Some of my top picks are the monogrammed bralette and briefs and very cute apron dress.
5. Jennifer Lawrence in Siedres
A celebrity sighting which caught my eye this week was Jennifer Lawrence. I have to confess, my knowledge of Hollywood celebrities is pretty limited, as is my interest…However, I am a big fan of J Law’s style and in particular this outfit with a special shoutout to the pants, who are the real MVP. With some research, I managed to find her exact pants which are here from Siedres. These pants feel very on trend and perfect for spring, adding colour with the added sequin detailing. I have found some similar here and here. Her shoes are of course, the iconic Charvet slippers but dupes can be found here and here.
6. Chanel fringed tote bag
A second hand gem if you ask me. This mega Chanel number is my current Roman Empire. I love finding unique designer pieces which you cannot find anywhere else or spot on anyone. This insane 1990s archival Chanel bag is everything I need and more. The chocolate bar quilted style feels nostalgic and playful, making the bag wearable on either the beach or in the city. You guys also know how much I love a fringe so hence why this little tote is getting a massive thumbs up from me! I have found two different colour ways: pink and blue. If you prefer the blue, this BARGAIN from Ebay has your name all over it, or you could go via The Real Real and pay a little bit more (or maybe a lot…). Regardless, this bag is definitely occupying a worthy place on my never-ending wishlist!
7. Sabrina Carpenter in custom Dior
As I mentioned in the pre-amble, the festival fashion has become all about who and what the performers are wearing on stage. Its not just limited to Coachella: we saw at the Grammys Bieber wearing a pair of (his own brand) Skylrk silk boxers, resulting in a definite increase in searches and purchases of said item. Ironically the people of least influence are the influencers themselves.
Sabrina Carpenter performed on stage in a showstopping (literally) red sequin mini dress, the work of creative genius Jonathan Anderson. NSS Magazine perfectly summarises this by noting how Sabrina’s look manages “to strike a perfect balance between the recognisability of her identity and Dior’s recalibration through the designer’s lens.” Its not just publicity for Sabrina, but also Dior who I think, need to capture the Gen Z audience in the same way Matthieu Blazy at Chanel has accomplished. For those who want to be a showgirl like Sabrina, similar dresses can be found here and here and her shoes here.
Ok, that rounds up another week of 7 Things for 7 Days. As always you can find all the links here on my ShopMy, follow me on Instagram and TikTok. I am working on an edit of spring styling so keep your eyes peeled. Oh, and I also promise I will be sharing my top H&M picks so also look out for that! In the meantime, have a glorious week.
Isabella xx
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