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Sidewalk Style: Fur Real
An LA transplant mixes ’40s glamour with modern-day rock-and-roll style.
By
Rachel Cothran
Published Tuesday, October 07, 2008
We spotted Danielle at the closing party for the “Space Invaders” exhibit at Dissident Display Gallery on DC’s H Street, Northeast.
Danielle Vu, 24
Just moved from LA and currently job seeking a job in foreign policy.
What she’s wearing: “A fox-fur jacket from my aunt’s closet, a dress from H&M, and my shoes and purse are both from thrift shops.”
Describe your look tonight. “The look I was going for was kind of 1940s glamour with a touch of rock and roll.”
Any favorite designers or labels? “I love designers who really push the boundaries of fashion and get avant-garde. I love Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, and Ultraviolence by Carolyn Purcell. Tea Leaf Collection for men is really great, too. I’m excited that men are finally getting interesting clothes other than the usual blazer and skinny pants.”
What are you looking forward to wearing now that there’s a fall chill in the air? “In Los Angeles, we never really have real winters, so I’m looking forward to wearing all the great coats, sweaters, and tights that I collected to prepare for my move!”
First impressions of DC style? “So far I’ve been really surprised about DC style. Vintage stores are ubiquitous in Los Angeles, so everyone tries to dress uniquely and ultimately everything comes full circle so everyone looks the same. In DC, you have a great mix of conservative, vintage, hipster, classic, and lots of men in suits, which you don’t really see in Los Angeles.”
Rachel says: As un-PC as it may be, fur is a hot trend for fall, worn with both casual dresses and for evenings out. (For some inspirations, see the very different fall 2008 RTW looks in fur from Lanvin and John Galliano.) A vintage fur coat or jacket can really hippiefy an otherwise prim look. The best (and most responsible—not to mention cheapest) choices are hand-me-downs and thrift-store scores.
What do you think of this week's Sidewalk Style outfits? Leave your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
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White pumps, polka dots with waist ruffle, this girl is from the 80s, which we’ll be seeing lots of this fall.
Posted by: genevelyn, Oct 07, 2008 08:56:05 PM
Although that coat looks more like rabbit than fox, I say Danielle’s rocking a glam style that can’t be beat. Watch out DC! Unless she’s applying to Greenpeace, this also won’t make any difference for her in the job market. In fact, some may commend her for doing the earth a favor by continuing to use a perfectly good, warm coat instead of rushing to buy something new.
Posted by: the latvian, Oct 07, 2008 03:04:21 PM
How disgusting. I would hope people would know how cruel this is by now.
Posted by: Christi, Oct 07, 2008 02:03:19 PM
Wow. Danielle is as foxy as her coat!! If there were more women like her in the world, i would never get any sleep...
Posted by: Vikram J., Oct 07, 2008 01:17:59 PM
I like it all, even the fur, except for that weird ruffle thing around her waist. Am I seeing that right, or are the polka dots messing with my eyes?
Posted by: Emily at Washingtonian.com, Oct 07, 2008 12:29:51 PM
She looks fantastic! It’s really refreshing to see someone who’s not afraid to glam in up in DC. And the fur is vintage, so it’s not like she trapped a fox herself or is putting any money into the pockets of fur coat manufacturers. And how many employees and wives on the Hill have brand NEW mink/fox/badger/bear/whatever fur coats...? Job hunting has nothing to do with fox hunting! Work it girl!!!
Posted by: Tiffany, Oct 07, 2008 11:38:59 AM
My problem’s not really with the fur, but that dress...it is not flattering.
Posted by: Carly, Oct 07, 2008 09:51:01 AM
Does it really matter what ones style is when job hunting...its not like she is gonna bust out a fur coat to a job interview dumb ass...and if personal fashion is something that will prevent one from being hired..then im fucked in this world! I say rock on Danielle, rock on!!!!
Posted by: Kristen, Oct 07, 2008 09:44:42 AM
You go girl!
Posted by: Laur, Oct 07, 2008 09:24:29 AM
Many people, including those making hiring decisions, disapprove of wearing animal fur.
This is probably not the best thing to be photographed in when you are job hunting in DC and the job market is tight.
Posted by: Fur-free, Oct 07, 2008 08:49:02 AM
We all know what PETA would say.
(http://www.peta2.com/Trollsens/dress_up.asp)
Posted by: Alejandro(washingtonian.com), Oct 07, 2008 08:15:50 AM
I love the look, but the whole ensemble would have been a THOUSAND times more chic if the jacket was faux fur...
Posted by: Faux Fur Rocks, Oct 07, 2008 07:25:57 AM
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