No matter how you slice it:  a Valentino blazer is a Valentino blazer but for me there is extra icing on this cake because this blazer is vintage.  I’m a huge fan of vintage designer goods, since I’ve never been concerned with ‘this Season or last Season’ as long as there is good design you can always throw that notion out the window.  Good classic cut & construction is timeless and always looks great with modern accessories.  When I found this vintage Valentino I didn’t think ‘ Oh it’s so last year’ that will never roll out of my mouth.  A little Valentino blazer made in Italy is always STYLISH in my orange book.  Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli have been appointed Valentino creative directors since 2008 and they both demonstrate the ability to fully understand and interpret the world of Valentino.  Their creativity was well received right from the start, obtaining unanimous approval in the world of fashion.  This vintage blazer I found was designed by Valentino himself, making it even more jazzier.  I think this navy blue Halston,  with an abstract floral pattern, blouse is most compatible with the blazer.  For his new gig at Halston Marios Schwab was less engaged by the late designer’s archive than by his ambition: to create something timeless for strong women.  The Halston legacy has defeated the best intentions of a handful of designers over the past few decades, but now there’s a Heritage range to corral the classics (fronted by Sarah Jessica Parker and owned by Harvey Weinstein), so Schwab has a more open playing field.  Both items have deep roots in the classic design department which always makes me appreciate the simple things in life.  Check out The Thrifters Boutique and follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy my YouTube thrifting videos.  Toodles for now.  Daniel

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