Spring Styles - Martin + Osa

The Spring/Summer collections are finally hitting stores, thankfully.  Martin + Osa has come out with some unique and interesting styles, which are not seen at any other stores.  There are some styles we are not a fan of, but these we certainly are.

Rugby shirts, short sleeve and long sleeve are common in Martin + Osa this Spring.  Rugby shirts can be worn by themselves or as well as worn over a button down shirt.  Depending on sleeve length the rugby shirts are sold for $55 to $65.

It seems that the outerwear sold by most stores is either military inspired or sports coats of different styles.  It is refreshing to see that Martin + Osa's zip up boating jacket sold in navy and orange.  The jacket is sold for $160.

Everyone seems to have shawl collar sweaters, but few shawl collar sweaters have the style and design of the Rivera Shawl sweater sold for $120.  This might be the best looking shawl collar on the market.

Fall Essentials - Trench Coat

Everywhere you look there are trench coats. Every designer, store and runway show have variations of the jacket. This is one of the looks that I love for the fall, mainly due to it be a utilitarian fashion trend.

Living in Los Angeles, I do not have a use for a full cashmere trench coat (except for the business trips), but I do have a use for a rain trench coat. I think the look is very sophisticated, with or without a full suit and can be very versatile this fall and winter. I do think that the trench coat looks best with a tie, or at a button-down and sweater combo.

Aside from the rain trench coat, the other trench coat that you will see in stores is trench with a large collar and toggle clasps. Burberry makes a cool version of this trench. I think this jacket makes more sense for cool weather cities as it needs to be wool or cashmere to look good.

When picking out a trench, be sure it is tailored and slim. Make sure it has large lapels and plenty of buttons or toggles. It should have a nice modern fit and hit you on your thigh above your knee. In the rain coat version it should be double breasted, in the toggle version the toggles should be interesting, large and wooden.

This is a fall fashion that will be cool to wear now and useful to wear in all future seasons.