The “Envie de Coton” collection available? in white and indigo colors has been inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s? iconic? safari? trend (La Saharienne).? The? origin of this now classic style goes back to the beginning of the 20th century, when due to the popularity of the Ango-African adventurers, the? ? lightweight cotton or poplin jackets were engineered primarily to be worn during safari trips in the African bush, but soon became a staple? in men??™s wardrobe for their functionality and comfort.? 

Throughout the first half of the 20th century, the safari? trend has strongly? established itself? as a casual clothing style for men,? ? and in 1950s was further populirized by Ernest Hemingway? when it became? his signature style.? Perfectly blending into? the canvas of social and political tumult of 1960s, “La Saharienne” jacket introduced by Yves Saint Laurent? in 1968 as an adaptation of the famous? men’s style into women’s fashion, instantly became a? success by? reinforcing a then popular idea of? a greater? fluidity? between masculine and feminine and the concept of blurring the? distinction between the gendes not only in everyday life but also in fashion.

Inspired by the famous “Le Saharienne” jacket, Lejaby’s “Envie de Coton” collection has embraced and reinterpreted the simplicity and elegance of the casual safari style by adopting not only the fabric textures and natural color palette, but also incorporating such decorative? elements as half-belt buttons and clean buttons on bra straps, which in case with lingerie serve? more? of an? esthetical rather than functional purpose giving it? a more structured look.

Another popular trend found its reflection in “Envie de Coton” collection, the African theme, which can be traced through the use of soft natural fabrics with incorporated cotton thread and bold criss-cross cutwork embroideries that are reminiscent of? vibrant African ethnic prints. The use double-sided polyester and cotton fabric, as well as laser-cut technology, guipure and pleated cotton panels – all perfectly work together? in creating a? polished look of? refined elegance and? comfort.

The “Envie de Coton”? collection is now available in pure white and vibrant indigo colors, but the company is planing to reproduce it? using other natural colors in the seasons to come. By choosing the bold indigo color for this collection, the Lejaby designers? placed a special emphasis on? one of the most popular colors in Africa, which symbolizes wealth and prosperity. At the same time, we cannot ignore the fact that indigo, or royal blue has been getting an overwhelming attention of different designers for already several seasons now because of its natural occurence? in the so popular sailor or nautical? trend in fashion and lingerie alike.? 

The collection includes such classy? styles as Balconnet Bra and Tanga panty, both available in White and Indigo colors. Designed to embrace the? natural elegance and sophisticated comfort, the collection envelops the skin with soft cotton and flawless style thanks to the use of double-sided fabric. The outer side of the fabric is? accomplished? in shiny satin polyester and the inner side? is made of cotton that feels? soft against the skin. When making the collection, the company used a new technology for laser cut patterns and fine embroidery techniques, which make this collection especially precious and unique.

Christian Louboutin, Point-Toe Patent Boots (above)

To me, the only downturn in these boots, otherwise perfect, are self-covered (leather covered) heels, which I find quite impractical.

Yves Saint Laurent, Large Tribute Tote (above) 16″W X 16??”H X 2″D