The Incredible Mr. Grant

Martin Grant. Those two words are synonymous great clothes. While he is gradually making a name for himself, I also think that he is being discounted by some of the major players. I think he is viewed as not being edgy enough. But here is what he is doing; he is dressing women.

I am really into outerwear that has clean classic lines. It is one of the things I appreciate about Stella McCartney’s line. It also is the reason I am becoming a big fan of Martin Grant. If I spend a couple thousand dollars on a coat I want to be able to wear it for years to come. I do not want to have to toss it out after two seasons because it is dated.

I like clean lines and classic looks for the base of my wardrobe. Those edgy pieces are for enhancing my wardrobe. After all I do need to shock people every now and then. Guess what? Mr. Grant gives you edge also.

Unlike some of the other designers who show in Paris he does small collections. He also opts for presentations as opposed to runway shows. At a presentation you get a much closer look at the garment. You get to get a closer look at the garments and you get to see the details. There aren’t 1,000 people six rows deep. It is an intimate setting and it is the perfect way to showcase this collection.

What a take on the black dress. I have never seen someone bubble a skirt with so little bulk. It is smart, it is simple and it is wearable by women of all ages. Then you stay with black and add some leather and again you have the perfect black dress that is again wearable by women of all ages.

Move on to the wrap, leather car-length coat that is so luscious it makes you wonder what you can sell just to get one and possibly a spare. The asymmetrical menswear blazer is a hit with any skirt or pant. And yes it goes on. Every single piece is incredible. The textures and the treatments are great.

Okay, if there is one issue it is length. They are a bit short for women over 40. However, unless you are 5’10” they will be much longer than they appear. It is also likely that in production, they will be lengthened. But for me I appreciate that Martin Grant just may realize that women 40 and over would also like to dress with a bit of style and edge.

Check it out ladies. I am sure you will see at least some of what I see in this collection.

a la prochaine

Debra