Outfits at taylor from $500 to a wardrobe for $1200…
Here are a few more outfits we put together with a budget to stick to..imagine what we would be able to do for you…
$500
Circle Dress $425 +Metalicus leggings $50= $470
The Circle Dress
The Circle Dress
The Circle Dress
Did you see our circle dress on TV1 on the Good Morning show with Jackie O’Fee explaining the value of convertible clothing?…check it out…there are a few hints of getting more for you buck and how to make inter-changable pieces for you.
$700
Kourbela Sleeves $235+ Conclusion Skirt $275+ Metalicus Round Neck $90+ Metalicus Tank $79= $679
Kourbela Sleeves, Conclusion Skirt & Metalicus Tank and Round Neck
Layering the tank and long sleeved round neck top give a different look and interesting detail. The sleeved cardigan can be worn as a scarf, twisted at the back and as a standard cardigan over basics.
Kourbela Sleeves as a Scarf
Kourbela Sleeves, Conclusion Skirt & metalicus basics
Kourbela Sleeves twisted back detail
$900
Sym Top $295+ Divided Liman Pants $385+Metalicus Round Neck $90+Carib Belt $115= $885
Sym Top, Divided Liman, Carib Belt & Metalicus Round Neck
The Sym top is able to worn on it’s own or teamed with a metalicus under layer for a sleeve. The carib belt on the hips add a great detail and we have even had a few customers try this piece on backwards.
Turmoil Dress $585+ Metalicus Leggings $50+ Metalicus Round Neck Top $90+ Chain Belt $130= $855
Turmoil Dress, Chain Belt, Metalicus Leggings & Round Neck Top
The turmoil dress comes with a wide satin band which can be tied in the waist area, hip area or not worn at all. Changing the band for a dressy chain belt is a lighter, more delicate option.
$1200 Inter-Changable Wardrobe – using these pieces to make 3-4 outfits
Circle Cardigan $375+ Linear Pant $355+ Portal Belt $85+ Metalicus Tank $79+ Askew Backed Tunic $295= $1189
Askew Backed Tunic, Portal Belt & Linear Pant
Askew Backed Tunic, Circle Cardi & Linear Pant
Circle Cardi, Metalicus Tank & Portal Belt
Circle Cardi & Metalicus Tank
The Circle Cardigan worn as a singular piece with metalicus under layers.
Amazing taylor outfit for just $375…
At taylor we are here to help solve problems, find solutions and help make you look your best possible self. Our expert stylists in store are trained to manage all restraints and if a specific budget is one of them, we are both willing and able to work within these measures.
Styling and creating a look consisting of a few interchangeable pieces does not need to cost the earth, but often these do not work sucessfully if only half the outfit is purchased. It’s about shopping smarter. ASk us how to make your wardrobe work better for less this season.
If we know how much you have to work with, what you already own, what you are looking for and what your lifestyle requires…we are set to let the magic begin.
These are a few of the outfits we played around with in store…working towards budget constraints.
OUTFIT FOR $375
Circle Cardigan
Circle Cardigan
Circle Cardigan
Teamed back with skinny jeans and leggings you already own. Playing around with a belt in your wardrobe creates more options with this versatile piece. As well as pulling out all your basic tee’s, singlets and layering pieces for colder weather and alternate looks.
OUTFITS FOR $500
Margin Shirt $395 + Metalicus adjustable slip $75= $470
$500 Outfit
Margin Shirt & Metalicus Slip
Using leggings that you already have at home and layering different coloured tee’s underneath with skinny jeans create more options with this piece.
Connect Dress= $495
This dress on its own is enough of a statement piece. Fitted with sharp accentuated shoulder detailing. With or without leggings it’s a success.
Connect Dress
Connect Dress Detail
Red Engine Jeans…..the perfect hand finished cut…
If you were not yet aware that we stock the authentic vintage inspired American Jean label Red Engine, then you may be missing out on the perfect fit for your shape. Designed and made in Los Angeles California, each pair are detailed and finished entirely by hand.
Former Vice President at Guess? Jim and his wife Kirsten (former designer of Guess?) set up the label in 1999. It was out of their garage that red engine emerged and still persist today, constantly searching for the best quality, softest denim and superior fit and wash.
Importing their denims from Europe and Japan and producing locally mean they are personally involved in all aspects from design to post-production.
THE STYLES WE STOCK AND YOU COULD OWN
Dark Wash Finish
Cinder:
Stretch skinny jean, with a 360 degree, four way stretch, matching the body’s natural movements creating more comfort and a skinnier fit. Slimming the hip area and lifting the back, these are available in dark wash.
Cayenne Super Skinny Jean
Cayenne:
Mid-rise super skinny cut on the leg, sitting just below the waist, in black and dark wash. These are perfect for wearing with all your longer tunic layers instead of leggings and are a bit more forgiving that the cinder.
Garnet Mid-Rise Bootcut Jean
Garnet:
Mid-rise boot classic cut in the leg, sitting just below the waist, in dark wash. If you like a good classic cut pair of jeans, which are snug at the thighs and taper away from the leg, this is the cut for you. Great with more fitting tops and sharp blazers and waistcoats.
Boyfriend Straight Leg Jean
Bluecrush Wash
Boyfriend:
Relaxed straight, loose leg, slouchy feel jean, sitting in the hip area, in blue crush wash. For a general cool, relaxed look, these jeans are both super soft and full of attitude. Teamed with layering basic tee’s, a necklace and you are away.
White Wash Finish
Lotus Cropt:
Wide waistband capri length, slim leg, sitting below the waist, in white and dark wash. If there is a need for a pair of casual 3/4 length trousers in your wardrobe, this could be what you are after. Working well with sandals, tucked into boots for winter and heels for a smarter occasion.
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The Fabrics We Use…
The fact that we source our fabrics from the best mills in Europe and Japan means that quality, exclusivity and luxuriousness are all guaranteed.
Within our current Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection
We have used Silk, Cashmere and Napa Leather…..
Lamb Skin Italian Leather
Here is a bit more about each fabric and yarn…to let you in on our trade secrets..
Lamb (napa) Skin Leather
Our Sheath Leather Jackets have been made out of these soft, supple skins. Did you know that these are the same skins from the same mill that supplied Italian designer of the moment Rick Owens? Did you know that leather this light, fine and resistant has strength and flexibility yet also gives and the most remarkable drape?
If each jacket were the same it would be a miracle, as hides are unlike fabrics, these come with their own unique shapes and marks as climate and living has already shaped these materials before we cut them into our clever pattern shapes. The headache was they re-working all the pattern pieces to fit onto the skin.
100% Pure Silk
Silk is a natural smooth, fine and long filament fibre from a caterpillar. Once spun and woven, it is turned into a lustrous, soft, dry handle fabric. Brilliant to wear as it has good elastic recovery and drapes exceptionally well….as seen in our Tangent Dress.
100% Silk Tangent Dress
100% Cashmere
Cashmere is the finest, softest and most sensual of all yarns, from the Kashmir goat.
This yarn is intelligent as it reacts to your body temperature and though it is so light, it holds in more warmth than is needed. As well as being comfortable to wear when the weather is cooler. This fibre is highly sought after and rare, due to it’s strength and ability to create movement and drape.
Our Enclosure Coat is made out of 100% Cashmere and It simply needs to be tried on for the feeling of pure cashmere against the body…they are in store as we speak…
To see and feel these amazing fabrics and fibers for yourself, pop into store and treat your senses.
Assistant Designer Ana Vemic’s Fave Pieces and more……
As previously promised we have now questioned our Assistant Designer Ana Vemic on a range of topics: her final year collection, taylor’s new Autumn/Winter 2010/11 Collection and everything in between…
1. We know that you studied Fashion Design at AUT. What did you enjoy or see as most beneficial about the degree you successfully completed?
The degree from start to finish was extremely valuable. We learnt and practised the whole process of design, including coming up with initial ideas, theory and research, working on concept development, pattern making, garment construction and finally presenting and selling our vision/idea. We also had the opportunity to meet and work alongside industry people. Our tutors all came from very successful backgrounds in fashion, which made them both great teachers and role models.
2. Do you mind giving us a little bit more insight into your final year collection? Inspiration? Fabrication?
My collection is a mutation of contrasting and opposing ideas. It is dark with hybrid layers, yet effortless and relaxed. The clothes have an ease about them. Pattern and design are embedded into the garments, however on the exterior they are clean, simple and uncomplicated. Silhouette is key. I used a combination of man made and natural fibres with contrasting finishes and textures. Luxurious Italian cashmere was mixed with high-tech nylon, and leather was also an important element in bringing everything together.
3. I may have heard through the grapevine that we actually incorporated one of the pieces from your final collection into our own. Which piece is it and why do taylor ladies just HAVE to have it?
Yes, we have made one of my cardigans for this winter collection at taylor, which I am thrilled about! It is called the Zen Cardi and is a great piece to have as it can be layered and worn with almost anything. They have been produced in two fabrics; a beautiful, fine cashmere and a more dressy version in an 88% cotton and 12% metal fabric.
Our ladies will LOVE the soft drape at the back and casual elegance the piece offers. It’s available in six luscious winter colours, so they will be spoilt for choice!
4. Aside from your creation, which are your fave three pieces from our new season and why?
The Circle Dress:
I bought mine a few days ago and can’t seem to keep it off! It is an ingenious garment that can be worn at least six different ways, for completely different looks- we seem to come up with a new one every day! It is a piece that can work winter through to summer as you can choose to wear it with or without sleeves. Looks great with flat boots or towering heels. I want one in every colour!
The circle dress as a sleeved dress
The circle dress as a halter dress
The circle dress as a caped tunic
The Mantel Cape:
These are available in three colourways, my fave being the black cashmere. They have a beautiful voluminous shape with a draped neckpiece which can be worn a couple of different ways. This is an elegant, timeless piece which will look great for many winter’s to come.
The Mantel Cape
The Dohji Pants:
This winter’s statement pants!
Rigard big shoulder top with Dohji Pant
5. How are you finding the experience of coming straight from university and working in a design workroom for one of New Zealand’s leading, longest standing designers?
I am absolutely loving working at taylor. It is such a great experience. I am putting the things I learned at university into practice and am learning something new on a daily basis. Plus I get to work with amazing, talented people everyday!
So there you have it. Next time you’re in-store, be sure to enquire about the Zen Cardi and keep an eye out for one of our few blondes we have at taylor- she may be helping you to style your next outfit with her natural ability and fabulous stylish design!
Standard Issue Knitwear – new season arriving instore
Standard Issue knitwear has stood the test of time and again they provide us with seasonal essentials in some great new textures this autumn.
Standard issue Bubble wrap cardigan with Bubble scarf
Standard Issue delivers on its promise: “Luxurious textures and quirky detailing in strong directional silhouettes for the individual spirit.”
Standard Issue Pinafore Dress
Standard Issue Pinafore Dress
Standard Issue Lace hole dress
Make sure you see this latest Standard issue collection – contact info@taylorboutique.co.nz
Inspiring Artistic Creations…
At taylor we love to inspire and create new ways of looking at our amazing luxury products. Our mannequins love to dress up and show the creations as we love them to be worn.
taylor New Autumn Collections
Colours and shapes are shown in new ways to start your imagination
Kourbela range
Shoes displays…
Displays…
To Die For … Italian Leather jackets
This is not about need, it is all about want… this season you must add a little leather your wardrobe.
The most soft and supple fine lambs leather jackets have just arrived at taylor. You just have to touch this amazing Italian leather to appreciate it’s quality.
Individually hand cut and each one has it’s own identity and character, they are softly shaped and fitted and with ponti knit panels they allow stretch and comfort. The colours are those that only the Italians can achieve in their leathers, smokey molecule grey, neutral nude and cigar browns and of course Black.
Sheath jacket in Italian leather
There are only one per size per colour…so make sure you secure one of these top quality pieces for your winter wardrobe.
ponsonby: 09 3766544 newmarket: 09 524 3662 wellington: 04 8311276
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Gorgeous Knitwear from CABLE – Melbourne arrives instore
The beautiful soft merinos have started to arrive from CABLE – Melbourne.
You must come and try on the fabulous Moss Wrap…. It ‘s textured moss stitch makes it just delightful and supple, it looks good worn draped as shown or belted over Skinny pants or made into a fabulous cowl neck.
CABLE - Moss Wrap with merino Turtle neck top
The Kimono Jacket is the best unstructured yet still so smart winter jacket. The Soft sleeves give and elegance and yet the gentley shaped body enhances the hourglass silhouette without revealing the wearer underneath.
CABLE - Kimono Jacket
The Classic Cable Long Wrap is the best in Long Line cardigan that doubles as a coat. It also looks so amazing worn upside down as a big collared classic cardigan.
CABLE - Long Wrap cardi
We look forward to having you come in and make sure you get first choices on your winter knitwear.
Ponsonby: 09 3766544, Newmarket: 09 524 3662, Wellington: 04 8311276
New Autumn Collection in store now
Our new Autumn Collection is now instore
Forever the way of the world is reflected through the artistic and creative industries. In these days where no-one is really able to judge the real value of things anymore. Frightening quantities are churned out non-stop worldwide, mass produced “luxury” with armies of clones and imitations.
Where has the magic gone?
It is necessary to rediscover value and quality, encourage innovation and consider fashion an art form that lasts past one season. The future for this change starts now so let us take you on a journey into the wintery worlds of enveloping protection.
Winter 2010 at taylor we are delving into creative play with static geometry and architectural shapes that fold and drape against the body creating freeform sculptures. The allure of asymmetric lines, experimental cuts and how the curves interact with the body, lead to a season of experimentation and magic. Garments that can be transformed from a dress to a top, from casual daywear to elegant chic by using a different sleeve, armhole or angle. This season we want to put the fun back into fashion.
This winter’s gleaming, soft falling; fine silks and translucent cashmere fabrics are balanced against structured and sculptured suits in textural Italian wools. This season teeters on the perfect balance of hard and soft, overlaying textural transparencies against soft leathers. Contrasts are paramount, Textures, colours, lustre and mixing the masculine and sculptured features with soft feminine elements. We play particular attention to volumes teamed back to sharp tailored precision.
There is a compulsory choice of leather or suede not only in our amazing footwear but Chic jackets, vests and belts. Add a dark side to your look with chain belts, incredible supple Italian lambskin leather jackets, worn over volumes of soft draped silks and cashmere knits. This winter the shoulders are wider on slender jackets and masculine waistcoats, to make the wearer feel stronger,
This season‘s must haves are
Enveloping dresses that wrap circular shapes around the body and defend the body worn with sharp tailored jackets or waistcoats and ankle boots.
Japanese style volumes like Kimono styled sleeves
Soft cut pants that skinny over the calf and ankle worn with crisp shirts and belted to accentuate the waist.
Knee revealing skirts in either pencil or soft bubble shapes worn with thick coloured knit tights, and soft leather boots.
High waisted tailored trousers worn with maxi cardis over circular, egg shaped tops and tunics.
Masculine edged jackets, with square shoulders and corseted waists.
Cashmere and leather
The Shirt
Voluminous Coats and capes that wrap the body in Origami like sheaths. Our taylor 100% Italian Cashmere Enclosure Coat is heavenly in it’s shape and feel.
To compliment the taylor looks this season we are excited to announce an amazing Avant Guard knitwear range – Kourbela from Athens, Cable knitwear from Melbourne and we continue with our new casual approach. We will be expanding the styles in our favoured Red Engine Jeans to some with amazing 360 degree stretch and accompanying them with great range of organic cotton pieces from Skinny Nelson and friends from Australia. We hope you enjoy these amazing pieces that fit our stylishly casual aesthetic and are really well price pointed.
We look forward to seeing you in “taylor” soon to prepare for the upcoming wintery world or view our full collection on line at www.taylorboutique.co.nz
