Consider Yourself A Shopper #42: All the things I'm thinking about when I should be packing

what’s in my home, in my shopping cart, or simply on my mind…

Clockwise from left. Hodakova stocking skirt, Joie DiGiovanni knotted pearl and leather necklace, Dosa silk midi slip, Rier “Walker City” jacket, Lemaire stud belt, Giorgio Armani linen parka, 1930s beaded evening bag, & Daughter “Caragh” crewneck, Tibi “Lobster” belt.

• When it comes to both wishlisting and serious shopping, I’ve been trying to pace myself—especially since I’m leaving on Sunday for 48 hours in London, followed by a week in Paris, where I already have a rather long list of stores I’m hoping to visit.

I’ve been adding to the Carted wishlist I started after NYFW, pulling inspiration from different shows, and now I’m carrying that into Milan. Etro is one of those brands I tend to forget about until show season, and then suddenly, I’m reminded—oh right, they actually have some really great pieces. After the Brunello Cucinelli show, I found myself on a full-blown hunt for corduroy culottes. Lingerie-inspired collections have been everywhere, which makes my initial instincts feel spot on. And lastly, a COS car coat that aligns perfectly with the Dusan lookbook has made its way onto my list.

• As for what’s making its way onto my wishlists, I’ve been continuing what I started after the New York shows—saving pieces inspired by the runways in Europe, which, so far, have been on fire!

  

  Burberry c/o Vogue Runway. A quilted floral jacket to get you through the season until fall’s arrivals. As well as a leather parka with a fur-trimmed collar to add to the wishlist.

  Burberry has never looked better under Daniel Lee. The collection featured sumptuous fringe and standout outerwear, from a quilted coat covered in wallpaper florals to oversized leather parkas and trenches that, surprisingly, didn’t feel overly heavy or cumbersome. Weight has been a recurring issue in his Burberry designs, but this time, while a few pieces still carried that heft, the overall collection felt more assured. I had the same impression with his September show—it seems Lee has finally settled into the role. But perhaps the best part of the show was the soundtrack, which, if I’m not mistaken, was entirely pulled from Sinéad O’Connor’s debut album, The Lion and the Cobra (Troy has been on repeat for me ever since). And if this is Lee’s swan song, as rumors suggest—what a way to go.

  

  (Left) Gucci. (Right) Fendi. C/o Vogue Runway. A few divine fur options worth keeping an eye on: here, here, and here.

  Gucci also felt stronger than it has in a while—though not without a few choices that felt a bit contrived. There were these stiff vests paired with a baseball cap and scarf, which read a little costumey to me. Perhaps it’s my own longing for more lingerie-inspired dressing in my closet, but this season, Sabato De Sarno’s Gucci made that sensibility feel right (though he left the brand before the show, part of the show including his designs). Of course, that boudoir element has always been present in his work, but this time, it just clicked. Fendi was equally stunning, with clothes that carried an undeniable sensuality and as the Italians say sprezzatura. The fur pieces looked absolutely delicious, and with this renewed interest in fur, I wonder how the brand will navigate it. It would be refreshing if houses leaned into the zeitgeist by working with pre-existing furs, reimagining them rather than sourcing new ones—much like what Nereja does.

  There were also these fabulous deep V-neck sweaters, plunging so low they nearly met the belt cinching the waist, paired with skirts that hit just above the knee. Even Brunello Cucinelli had some dashing looks that made me reconsider how I view my own wardrobe in the form of those corduroy culottes that sent me on a hunt. The same goes for Dusan. When I first came across the brand, I only remember seeing scarves and beanies, but after spotting their latest offerings at La Garçonne, my curiosity was piqued.

• When it comes to serious shopping, I’ve been fairly restrained (well, sort of). My most rational purchase has to be this jacket from Rier (I also picked up this plaid shirt from Nicholas Daley). I’ve mentioned them before—particularly my internal debate over whether to splurge on one of their fleeces. Truth be told, I walked into C’H’C’M fully intending to do just that, but, thankfully for my wallet, they didn’t have them in stock. Instead, I picked up the jacket, which was on major sale—a win in every sense. With packing for Europe still looming over me (which I have yet to do!), I’m trying to minimize the number of coats I bring. Instead, I’m focusing on a curated edit of jackets and maybe one or two coats that allow for easy layering.

  • I also stopped by a trunk show featuring Heirlome, Jennifer Alfano, and Emme Parsons—and, naturally, I didn’t leave empty-handed. I picked up this t-shirt from Heirlome, ordered a pair of sequin heels from Emme Parsons, and talked to Jennifer Alfano about this interesting program she has where she reworks pearl necklaces.

• On Sunday, I mentioned a few Fleur du Mal lingerie pieces that caught my eye, and after publishing that letter, I found myself tumbling down a rabbit