My friendly neighborhood AllSaints store, on W. 13th street in the Meatpacking District
The British high street chain AllSaints, which landed in New York and LA a few years ago, is one of those stores where I always think everything looks absolutely fantastic—and also potentially disastrous on me. Mostly because their color palette often vacillates between oatmeal and grey, two hues that are, for my coloring, an absolute horror show. But also because the stuff is cut in such a way that in the dressing room it’s all either a bit too short, oddly cropped, or just plain Williamsburg for me to ever want to try and pull off. This fall, however, I’m kind of digging it.
They’ve got a lot of stuff in that oxblood hue that’s suddenly so popular—and, I think, pretty universally flattering. Like for instance, is this as feminine (and forgivingly cut) a shirt dress as you could ever hope to find?
And I almost never like a cable knit. But this one is just deconstructed enough to keep things interesting.
AllSaints doesn’t love anything the way they love a sequin. And they’re great at turning out the kind of top that makes you look all glammed up and party-ready when you’re feeling too lazy or uninspired to do anything more than throw one on with a pair of jeans and go. This one I like because the sequins are mixed in with bronze beads, and everything’s different sizes and messily arranged, which keeps things from looking too Vegas.
And this cardigan is just so damn elegant, with that single buckle.
Love EVERYTHING – what a great color.
I have missed this color so much. Glad to see it back this year, and that it’s being taken from just Ron Burgandy-burgandy to a deeper, bloodier wine. I want everything on this page. Too bad I live in Bumfuzzle, Nowhere. Oh, wait … that’s what on-line shopping is for! I love living right now.
Oooooh, I love All Saints. Sigh. I was lucky enough to run across a frigging EXCELLENT sequined All Saints dress at my local TJ Maxx this summer and scored it on massive discount. Have I worn it yet? Uh, NO – BUT THAT’S NOT THE POINT!! Maybe this weekend, when the hubby and I go out for our anniversary.
Love that oxblood shirtdress, and don’t get me started on the bedazzled tank. I’m a sucker for sparkle.
I think you’ve managed to find some of their better pieces. This shop opened on Michigan Avenue in Chicago more than a year ago and every time I walk by my mind thinks of the movie “Mad Max”.
Love the shirtdress and that last sweater. And the prices aren’t that bad. Not sure about the color. It’s not a bad color for me but I really haven’t worn it much.
Agree with you on the sequined tank, but I find AllSaints’ fabrics used to be extremely uncomfortable and itchy.
Dammit AllSaints, there are a lot of us ladies in the U.S. who are larger than a size 10. Come on!
I really like the shirtdress but the sheerness presents a problem.
The best thing about Allsaints is the sewing machine display! I love that…. it drew me in, but I found nothing to buy. I like color and I wear a larger size than they offer.