NOTES OF NOTE
YNAP EDITOR’S NOTES
Below is a collection of Editor’s Notes Samantha has written for both Net-A-Porter and Mr. Porter
OLYMPIA LE-TAN: + Playboy embroidered appliquéd canvas clutch
Olympia Le-Tan believes "a Playboy on the coffee table is a sign of discerning taste (in journalism) - and certainly nothing to hide, so it’s fitting the label would team up with the magazine to create a clutch you can proudly wear. Designed to look like a brand-new issue, it’s made from canvas that’s hand-embroidered with a set of lips and appliquéd with the publication’s moniker. Use it to carry around smaller essentials or display it on your bookshelf.
Tibi: Pleated silk-crepe midi dress
Amy Smilovic designs Tibi’s collections for the ‘Creative Pragmatist’ which she defines as someone who follows the conventions of everyday style while also seeking added flare. This silk-crepe midi dress has a plunging neckline and floaty ankle-grazing hem complete with distinct pleats for beautiful movement
Oliver Peoples: Sixties square-frame acetate sunglasses
Oliver Peoples’ sunglasses are part of the label’s ‘Sixties’ collection which is informed by the bold and eccentric details of the era. Made from black acetate, they’re designed with dramatic square frames and feature silver-tone corewire that’s inspired by the gilded lettering on leather-bound books from the decade.
Olympia Le-Tan: Le Club Champagne embroidered appliquéd canvas clutch
Cheers to you! Celebrating any occasion feels all the more fun when you have good friends and Olympia Le-Tan’s ‘Le Club Champagne’ clutch by your side. Handmade from canvas, it’s embroidered and appliquéd with a bottle of bubbly bursting into the coups of great company. The back is embroidered with the edition number.
Safiyaa: Manore crystal-embellished crepe cape
Safiyaa’s ‘Manore’ cape is the only thing you’ll want adding drama to your wedding. Cut from ivory crepe, it’s embellished with eye-catching crystals arranged to depict small flowers and has an elegant high neckline. Drape yours over a tonal dress for rehearsal dinner or use it to keep warm on your big day.
Khaite: Ashford pleated high-rise tapered jeans
Modeled after sophisticated tailoring, these ‘Ashford’ jeans are perfect for the Khaite woman whom our interim CEO Alison Loehnis describes as someone that “cares but doesn't care too, too much”. They’re cut from dark-blue denim that’s faded for a lived-in look and have distinct pleats running down the balloon-shaped legs.
Valentino Garavani: Appliquéd wool and silk-blend crepe mini dress
The ‘Rose-Rouche’embellishment is featured in many of Valentino Garavani's collections - it first debuted on the iconic ‘Fiesta’ dress in 1959 and quickly became a couture signature. This mini dress is made from wool and silk-blend crepe and has enlarged versions of the blooms appliquéd at the cups. It’s cut in a fit-and-flare style with boning at the hips to emphasize the wide skirt.
Alison Lou: Martini 14-karat gold and enamel single earring
Alison Lou has perfected the recipe for the ultimate martini. Instead of being shaken or stirred, it’s hand-cast from polished 14-karat gold and garnished with a single green enamel olive.
Our Legacy: Elder camp-collar floral-print cotton shirt
Our Legacy’s ‘Elder’ shirt is printed with a floral motif that adds a vintage-inspired feel. Made from fine, open-weave cotton sourced from Italy, it has lustrous shell buttons and workwear-inspired patch pockets near the hem. The relaxed, boxy fit is enhanced by dropped shoulder seams and wide, short sleeves.
Judith Leiber Couture: World’s Best Caviar crystal-embellished silver-tone pill box
Indulge in the delicacy that is Judith Leiber Couture’s ‘World's Best Caviar’ pill box. Cast from silver-tone metal, it’s covered in sparkling crystals that mimic the details found on a traditional tin and has a scaly pattern on the side that reminds us of a sturgeon's glistening scales. The small interior is sized to fit a few hair ties and mints.