Fifth Avenue, NYC
Timeless and of the moment..."le meilleur du savoir-faire contemporain"...Façonnable is a Riviera chic, French lifestyle brand that distinguishes itself with stylish silhouettes cut for a trim and relaxed, European fits...out of excellent fabrics, and finished with marvelous details (obvious, and not so much)---that similarly priced, high-end contemporary collections-just don't have.
Focused quality ---impeccable style, there were several thematic gestures highlighting the Fall 2012 separates...including the focused, office appropriate Sartorial Collection for men---made from cashmere, fine wools and subtle silk blends...
AND the female versions---which of course we wanted ---everything!!!!
These elegant and functional blouses and tweed wool jackets/skirts-epitomize chic----timeless, modern-fitted profiles softened with pleats, ribbons, trims...
"Downtown Fisherman: urbane edge to the ocean"---via terrific cable knits, feminine silks and jersey dresses for gals, and trim boat neck sweaters in classic stripes for guys.
Outer wear options----made with textiles tat stand up to foul weathers on land and sea,
The editors loved this fisherman/sailor inspired sweater---and so did we....
Façonnable L/S ---and silk ties....
The Façonnoble Tailored Denim collection takes a page from two iconic Frenchmen....Jean-Paul Belmondo ---the famous actor...and Nicholas de Staël, a painter who worked from his Antibes, oceanside studio.
Outerwear pieces, tailored selvedge denim, terrycloth polos and hoodies---all made with that polished style, attention to details... that separate the French take on apparel from similarly niched lifestyle brands that hail from this side of the pond.
Polo shirts---par excellence...ribbed necks, ribbon details...great color options---in easy wear cotton.
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words/images Judith Ecochard
Timeless and of the moment..."le meilleur du savoir-faire contemporain"...Façonnable is a Riviera chic, French lifestyle brand that distinguishes itself with stylish silhouettes cut for a trim and relaxed, European fits...out of excellent fabrics, and finished with marvelous details (obvious, and not so much)---that similarly priced, high-end contemporary collections-just don't have.
Focused quality ---impeccable style, there were several thematic gestures highlighting the Fall 2012 separates...including the focused, office appropriate Sartorial Collection for men---made from cashmere, fine wools and subtle silk blends...
AND the female versions---which of course we wanted ---everything!!!!
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| thoughtful details-like the button funnel neck sweater in bright tomato red |
"Downtown Fisherman: urbane edge to the ocean"---via terrific cable knits, feminine silks and jersey dresses for gals, and trim boat neck sweaters in classic stripes for guys.
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| leather waistband on a soft tweed ... |
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| relaxed shoulder jacket---sporty with tweed cotton/leather combo |
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| nautical rope on navy sweater.... |
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| Façonnable's claim to fame-L/S shirts---including oxfords, poplin cloth button downs- in "easy" and "poet" relaxed cuts |
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| Accessories-traditional savoir faire including hand printed wool challis scarves, slim leather belts and gloves |
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| "An Englishman in Grasse-Brit tailoring eases up when in the South of France"-love the double face collar of this plaid sport jacket in a relaxed shape |
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| classic loafers and washed leather driver shoes in pigment dyed tones |
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| Layering pieces- clean cut khakis, nylon vests over a military inspired suede bomber |
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| sturdy wool overcoat |
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| nice color combos-purple slacks with a forest green wool sports jacket-"dandy vibe"-French Riviera inspired |
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| Fab-double-face fabrics-shetland wool and plaid-classic menswear with a posh touch |
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| colorful crests on polo shirt |
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| wool with suede sleeve panels |
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| snap collar, storm flap -well constructed with performance wear details |
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| military style bomber-sued collar insrt |
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| classic suede loafers with pop of color |
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| never can have enough-the Façonnable button down-meant to be worn, just-so |
The editors loved this fisherman/sailor inspired sweater---and so did we....
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| Boat neck-trim- super soft sweater----button attached in sailor stripes-for men but we expect gls to covet the XS size |
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| cool neutral tones-year round blazer-with the added touch of cold via handkerchief |
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| chinos-in different washed out colors...looks just right with this suede bomber |
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| love the emblems on plush L/S polos... |
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| shearling jacket in a comforting cocoon shape |
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| crisp grey wool pea jacket-in classic double breasted |
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| solid cable knit patterned sweaters...with epaulet military details makes this a sleek look-not slouchy |
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| ahoy mates--- |
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| Varsity snap front vest... |
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| soft hoodie...ribbed collars, necks |
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| longer front pocket |
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| nylon vests in dark olive-layerable option |
The Façonnoble Tailored Denim collection takes a page from two iconic Frenchmen....Jean-Paul Belmondo ---the famous actor...and Nicholas de Staël, a painter who worked from his Antibes, oceanside studio.
Outerwear pieces, tailored selvedge denim, terrycloth polos and hoodies---all made with that polished style, attention to details... that separate the French take on apparel from similarly niched lifestyle brands that hail from this side of the pond.
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| lace-ups in smooth leather and denim |
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| checked L/S |
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| old school quilted down jacket |
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| field jacket |
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| tabs on back of hood |
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| denim is exceptional-many washes and cuts |
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| shoes, shoes, shoes-lace-ups, desert/chukka boots |
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| sartorial take on a boat shoe detail |
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| Fisherman caps |
Polo shirts---par excellence...ribbed necks, ribbon details...great color options---in easy wear cotton.
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| soft shoulder wool, great plaid lining |
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| stitched shoulder---perfectly made |
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| even the waistbands are made of patterned fabrics |
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| button details on sleeve |
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| cord blazer -keeper |
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| inner pockets |
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| Canvas and leather trim satchel---school bags never looked so good |