Look of the week: LE NEO-SAROUEL

Zara features a few sarouels in the current line after it has been seen in Hermes, Rick Owens, Nina Ricci, Kenzo etc summer and winter collections.

Although it may appeal essentially to a younger crowd, the sarouel is very comfortable and can reveal itself as one of the most flattering and elegant trousers of the season.

Here are a few ideas about how to sport themost fashionable piece of the season.

A designer to follow: Kara Ross

As far as new designers go, Kara Ross already has made a name for herself and her work has been featured in magazines such as Vogue US or Harpers BazaarUS. There is very little doubt that her style will translate overseas.

The designer has a real ability in retouching the classics and add a modern twist. Her pieces are strong yet understated. A look that works for everyday as well as for evenings.

Her rings and cuffs are especially vibrant and would highlight most black and boring wardrobes. Let's not forget a lovely and simple but remarkable collection of bags as well.

Let's wait and see but it would be a shame if no one saw the potential in Kara's collection.

Prices vary between 150£ to much more...
www.kararossny.com

I've got croc under my skin

Long a staple of luxury and style combined, crocodile has recently made a recurrent apparition in Fashion collections to the point where Crocodile went almost boring. That was before Bruno Frisoni, the designer for Roger Vivier came into the picture.

This pair of sculptural pair of sandals is spectacular and encompasses everything that stands for great design: a fabulous balance as the top of the straps go to the right level for a tiny ankle and the web of straps gives a lightness to the shoe that looks otherwise quite imposing.

Exit the Jimmy Choo of this world that would have you believe that a pair of pumps with swarovski is the ultimate height of footwear, Bruno Frisoni is here to remind us what High Fashion is. With Galliano and McQueen, always up to challenge our sense of balance, Roger Vivier is more vivid than ever. Enjoy the look of it for a very few of us will be able to afford this extremely extravagant number.