Ten Outfits to Befriend Pink this Summer
Has the colour pink ever left our wardrobe?
Well, whether it has or not, pink is definitely the colour not to overlook this summer. Zimmermann, Alberta Ferretti, Victoria Beckham, Marni or even Chloé: pink was the guest colour at many fashion shows.
Summer 2023 was Barbie’s pink summer, summer 2024 will be YOUR soft and juicy pink summer.
Are you ready for it?
tEN outfits to befriend pink this summer
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by Floriane Patelka, 9th May 2024.
Silk and sun cream on your skin: this outfit will take you anywhere from an afternoon cocktail with friends on a terrace to a nice Italian dinner post baignade.
This trend looks like it’s coming right up from Sevilla, drawing inspiration from the Flamenco dresses adorning voluminous 3D roses. Seen on multiple shows at the Fashion Week, 3D roses are coming back very strongly and it would be a shame to let their romanticism pass by...
The pearl sautoir, the cropped formal jacket, I’m having flashbacks too! Sooner than we think, we’ll be rummaging through our wardrobes for these 2007 staples pieces...
Going somewhere fancy? We’ve got you covered with this pink suit from Bella Freud matched with minimalistic jewellery, a neutral pair of shoes and a burgundy Jackie.
A mini dress if always a good idea, especially in association with Le Cagole coming straight up from a stereotypical fantasy of the South of France.
Summer can be quite deceiving, especially if you live in the UK. So it’s always a good idea to own something a little warmer to put on in the evening on a terrace by the sea, or when there’s a bit of wind on deck.
Now I must warn you with these: you might never want to wear anything else. They just lay gently on your skin and let you be in total control of your every move. They’re the promise of non sweaty legs in the midst of hot sunny days. And they’re terribly comfortable.
Butterflies around your ankles, feathers at your arm and pink sparkles from top to bottom: this outfit is an ode to maximalism. To wear only to the best summer parties!
Long live the time and energy saved by adopting an already perfectly coordinated outfit: long live the set!
Summer would not be summer without the input of the sea. On the right is the perfect combo to have a refreshing beach day.
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Tennis Core Inspired Outfits
Challengers is out and tennis athleisure is more than ever in. Pleated skirts, polo shirts and sunhats are called to the rescue: now is the perfect opportunity to revisit the old money aesthetic that has been taking the dust a little bit and redefine the sporty chic codes.
tEN tennis core inspired outfits
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by Floriane Patelka, 7th May 2024.
tEN tennis core inspired outfits
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tEN tennis core inspired outfits
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tEN tennis core inspired outfits
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tEN tennis core inspired outfits
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Ten Essentials to Dress like a 2024 Marie-Antoinette
tEN essentials to Dress like a 2024 Marie Antoinette
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by Floriane Patelka, 28th April 2024.
#1 VOLUMES
'Marie Antoinette in a Park' chalk drawing on blue paper by Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, ca. 1780–81
Marie-Antoinette, definitely not the French most beloved Queen - or at least not during her time - is remembered for her iconic fashion sense. Portrayed by Kirsten Dunst in Sofia Coppola's 2006 eponymous film, she would probably be an influencer if she were born today.
Let's look at 10 essential features to emulate her lavishness in contemporary outfits overfilled with elegance and sensuality.
This illustration by Vigée Le Brun depicts a playful use of volume. The dress is demure on top, with an exaggerated flare below the waist, and then falls softly at the feet of Marie Antoinette.
#2 LACE DETAILS
'Marie Antoinette with a Rose' oil on canvas by Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, 1783
Lace started to be used for clothing during the 16th century and because of the intricate and meticulous work required to complete it, it has been considered a luxury fabric ever since.
#3 Pearls
'Portrait of Marie Antoinette' oil on canvas by Joseph Hickel, 1773.
This is one of the many precious gems that stood the trial of time and deserves a space in anyone’s collection beyond jewellery. Special mention for the Jimmy Choo boots on the left which I am sure Marie Antoinette would have worn with her chemise (spoiler for #6).
#4 Feathers
Snapshot of 'Marie Antoinette, Queen of France' oil on canvas by Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, circa 1779-1788.
While wearing feathers in one’s hair, especially for a special event, is a top-notch statement, below and on the right are elegant versions of adorning feathers in a quiet yet chic style.
#5 A Blue Silk DRESS
'Portrait of Marie Antoinette' oil on canvas by Martin van Meytens, circa 1767-1768.
Before David Lynch’s blue velvet, there used to be Marie Antoinette’s blue silk (with its fair amount of bows, tulle and frills).
Blue has been the colour of the French Royal Family since the 12th century and a Queen’s favourite even before marrying Louis XVI.
#6 Une Chemise à La reine
'Marie Antoinette in a Chemise Dress' oil on canvas by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, 1783.
Vigée Le Brun received heavy criticism for portraying the Queen of France in an attire considered "too Austrian" instead of Marie Antoinette promoting local fabrics such as French silk. She later painted Marie Antoinette with a Rose - shown in #2 - as a response.
#7 a fan
Fans were considered the ultimate accessories for high-society women in the 18th century. While the fan Marie Antoinette is carrying in this painting is closed, I’m willing to bet it would have depicted a rococo scene or been made of floral embroidery as they were the most common then.
'Portrait de Marie Antoinette' oil on canvas by Joseph Duplessis, 1783.
#8 a silk chocker
'Archduchess Marie Antoinette of Austria, Future Queen of France, at Age Seven' sanguine, black chalk, graphite, watercolour and pastel on white paper by Jean-Étienne Liotard, 1762.
Somewhere between a scarf and a necklace, this type of accessory worn by Marie Antoinette mainly in her youth, is quite unusual nowadays.
Yet in association with a slip dress or even a t-shirt paired with jeans, the options on the right can be a real game changer and elevate the whole outfit.
#9 a Corset
'Queen Marie Antoinette of France and two of her Children Walking in the Park of Trianon' oil on canvas by Adolf Ulrik Wertfmüller, 1785.
While corsets used to be torture garments for women (we all remember these scenes in period films where the characters faint or scream as the lace tightens around their waist), today they are very much wearable and rather celebrate one’s unique body shape. On top of a sheer long-sleeved top or with tailored trousers, there are many ways to wear it!
#10 a stylist
'Mademoiselle Rose Bertin, Dressmaker to Marie-Antoinette' etching by Jean François Janinet, unknown date.
Rose Bertin was Marie Antoinette’s dressmaker and fashion advisor. Bertin would meet the Queen twice a week and spend hours in her company, discussing dresses and hairstyles.
She started learning dressmaking at age 9 and quickly became one of the most important figures in fashion during the 18th century. She is behind many of the trends - if not all of them! - that sparked under Marie Antoinette's reign, including the chemise!
Bertin cared about dressing women in gowns that would make them take up three times more space than men.
Her famous quote
"There is nothing new except what has been forgotten"
sums up our journey back to MArie antoinette’s wardrobe.
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A baby in the fashion world, The Ten was founded in April 2024 to share a limited amount of ten fashion inspirations and ideas around a very (un)relatable theme each week.
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