be my guest

 

 

There I was innocently sipping an oat cappuccino at Michaeli (and, okay, scarfing a chocolate rugelach) in Dimes Square when a beautiful woman strolled by wearing a striking oversized sweater and plum-colored leather skirt. All of a sudden, I transformed into a stalker. I ran after her to find out what she was wearing. It was this Max Mara faux leather skirt (for $285!) and this Guest in Residence cashmere sweater. She went on to tell me how she's stocking up on Guest in Residence for winter (and now so am I including the above) because they look dressed but not. In other words, the pinnacle of cool! More to come on my NYC trip and discoveries later this week on my Substack. Subscribe here!

fresh stiches

 

$99, mango

 

A classic staple gets a fall-fresh update, courtesy of quilted stitching and a round collar. Make sure to size up to layer over turtlenecks, chunky scarves and cropped and fitted leather jackets.

 

 

 

1. The Great white t-shirt, $95, shopbop.com

2. Another Tomorrow trousers, $690, netaporter.com

3. Mango jean jacket, $99, mango.com

4. Bottega Veneta sterling silver lariat necklace, $1200, mytheresa.com

5. Etsy leather brooch, $40, etsy.com

6. Khaite shearling-trimmed suede mules, $850, mytheresa.com

 

season tickets

 

My fall weekend in New York City included summer-like sunshine on Saturday, sideways rain on Sunday and new low-slung, Dimes Square-sanctioned jeans that finessed both days! Said jeans by Citizens of Humanity are now on sale at Shopbop, along with a slew of other key silhouettes of the season (and potential holiday gifts!) at 40% off, including  these Schutz knee-high boots ($166!), this Avec Les Filles bomber jacket, these Saint Laurent sunglasses, this Anine Bing leather blazer, and the Ulla Johnson party dress, below. Check out all the epicness here.

collab-orama

 

Some cool (and nicely-priced) collaborations to put on your radar: London-based Claire Rose teamed up with Na-Kd to create a line of fall-chic staples, while Anouk Yve nails this season's scarf jacket and then some in her collab (three pics below) with By Malina. In a limited edition capsule collection, designer Peter Do leverages Banana Republic's iconic silhouettes with refined tailoring. Case in point: the wool top coat with removable shearling. Also, make sure to mark your calendar for the debut of Rabanne x H&M on November 9, featuring signature shimmering disco-cool designs (last pic) and lush homewares. 

zip over

$109, zara

 

A turtleneck that accessorizes itself with its cool open-end zipper.

1. Zara zipper sweater, $109, zara.com

2. Tory Burch denim skirt, $370, netaporter.com

3. Isabel Marant crystal earrings, $270, shopbop.com

4. U Beauty Plasma Lip Compound in Poppy, $68, netaporter.com

5. Khaite boots, $1380, khaite.com

singles match

 

Singles' Day, the world's largest shopping day of the year (bigger than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined!), occurs on 11/11, but 24S is offering a head start today on what might just be the best sale I've ever encountered! Use code Single25 to save 25% on $250+ and Single30 on $1000+. Seriously, what's on offer rarely, if ever, goes on sale! Take for example, the sold-out everywhere Miu Miu multi-strap slingbacks that everyone wore during Paris Fashion Week, above, the Khaite bucket bag, fringed Stella McCartney bag, and the Miu Miu wallet, below. Also epic: the prettiest Farm Rio, below, this tweed Sessun coat, this forever-polished Anine Bing jacket, this party-ready Khaite sweater, and this tulle Prada skirt. Shop the incredibly well-stocked sale here!

 

 

Photo: Camille Charriere

leka's looks

 

 

I woke up in Eastern Europe this morning, following influencer Leka Mikadze around her native Georgia, taking in the sights and falling for her statement-making outerwear! She drums up drama in oversized jackets and tactile layers. My favorites include her Frankie Shop leather jacket, above, her extra-big blazer and shearling vest ($119!), below. She also has this, this and this in her cool mix. I'd also like to have a pair of signature Celine Triomphe sunglasses in every shade.

 

 

 

 

one fur all

 

$372, my theresa

 

This faux fur dark espresso bomber looks and feels gorgeously luxe IRL.

 

 

1. &Daughter turtlenck, $540, netaporter.com

2. AGOLDE jeans, $200, netaporter.com

3. The Frankie Shop faux fur jacket, $372, mytheresa.com

4. Madewell ring, $34, madewell.com

5. Steve Madden ballet flats, $54, nordstrom.com
 

subscribe to my substack

 

 

Forgive me for being rude all these years and never, ever inviting you into my closet (above)! Well, that's about to change, because I'm launching a Substack later this week, offering to subscribers not only up-close-and-personal access to my ever-expanding wardrobe, but first dibs on Le Catch's "catches," so you can get them before they're gone. Please subscribe here--and make way for more must-have's, like the bound-to-sell-out beauts, below. I mean, how cool is that under $200 barn jacket (in cream and denim) and the traffic-stopping embellished sheer skirt?

$168, free people

$144, nordstrom

 

$209, baum und pferdgarten

 

 

$35, h&m

$45, zara

 

$66, h&m

$665, marks and spencer

$168, free people

heart to heart

My vintage Gucci bag is getting its second wind--along with tons of compliments--thanks to Clare V's heart strap. And it's about to get even more attention with the just-launched striped ribbon chain, below. 

pop of red

 

Yes, I am talking about Hailey Bieber's shoes again. Sorry I am not sorry, but I want to call out her cherry-hued Gucci slingbacks that perfectly nail this season's pop of red styling trick!  Her suede Prada jacket isn't too shabby either. Just saying...

weave in

 

$69, amazon

If you're on Tik Tok, then you'll know everyone is obsessed with Amazon's $69 take on Bottega Veneta's signature woven leather bags. (I think they're an exact dupe for this!) All you have to do is choose from one of 15 colors!

 

 

 

1. Gabriela Hearst wook dress, $3490, netaporter.com

2.  Otiumberg earrings, $185, otiumberg.com

3. LMKIDS woven tote bag, $69, amazon.com

4. ATP Atelier loafers, $590, shopbop.com

 

cache cache

So much to post, so little time this week! My cache of cumulative catches includes the not-to-be-missed Cos dress, below, which is a terrific riff on the Khaite, above, the Gap vegan leather jumpsuit, the sequin Sam Edelman loafers, the strapless Mango and the faux leather Astr wrap dress. TGIF!

lazy days

 

 

Tom Ford once said, "Dressing well is a form of good manners." I concur--but would clarify there's no need to actually dress up. The "lazy girl" aesthetic that's currently all the rage--carpet-bombing Instagram, Zara, high-end designer runways (my current favorite is Valentino's Resort 2024 collection)--backs up my belief. That is we can look effortless while still very much look like we tried. It's low-maintenance yet highly stylish. Danish model and art director Clara Dyrhauge finesses laid-back chic like no other, relying on pared-down silhouettes, pictured below such as the perfectly-fitting Skall Studio white t-shirt and embroidered blouse, pointy-toe Aeyde slingbacks, ATP Atelier sandals (on sale!), cashmere La Ligne crew-necks, tailored trousers, plus a wear-with-everything trench coat and relaxed-cut jeans (here and here).