Tell me you don’t love this idea, dear readers: over the next four weeks, as fashion weeks move from New York to London to Milan and finally to Paris, the DCGF will be bringing you Goodwill Good Buy’s of the Week representing each of those countries and the designers who show at their respective fashion weeks! Okay, fine. Well, I thought it was cool.
This week’s Goodwill Good Buy of the Week, then, comes to us courtesy of none other than Ralph Lauren, the quintessential American designer fo classic sportswear and elegant evening wear.
We’re sticking to the basics this week, with two sweater/blazer combos that embody Lauren’s refined aesthetic and taste for luxury.
His is one of the last show’s to close out fashion week here in New York, with a two-hour blow-out at Skylight Studio on Hudson Street this Friday from 10am - Noon. Suffice to say I don’t have a ticket.
But I can get you closer with a few pieces of his clothing! Let us begin this way, though: the cowl neck tweed blazer above is currently available from polo.com as part of the Ralph Lauren Black Label collection. The price? One thousand two-hundred and ninety-eight dollars. Riiiight.
Now let’s take a look at the blazer to the right. It’s a gorgeous Ralph Lauren tweed blazer with tan suede elbow patches (love those!) and leather buttons. There are two front flap pockets at the waist and one slash breast pocket. It’s fully lined and a size 6 in mint condition. I want!
Underneath I’ve layered a wonderfully soft light purple turtleneck in 55% cahmere/45% wool. The sweter is a size M and will best fit a 6/8 US. Pair these tops with some brown trousers or a great brown a-line skirt and knee-high riding boots and you have a cozy work outfit that will keep you going all fall and winter long!
Better yet? These items will start at just $8.98 on shopgoodwill.com later today. Sweet.
For a more old-school Lauren look, opt for this classic brown and olive plaid blazer with tan suede collar, layered over an ivory turtleneck sweater (hand-made!) that features ice skaters on the front. I know - you can’t see them very well, but they’re there. Trust me.
Lauren’s “novelty sweaters” are legendary and there’s actually an entire section on polo.com dedicated to them! Even the kids get in on the action with pieces like the snowflake sweater for girls, at right. Price? $90.
Even dogs get novelty sweaters, most of which cost more than the children’s versions. Does that mean dogs >= children? Ha.
But, again, the three-button, fully lined blazer in size 10 and the excellent condition warm and comfy sweater in size L at left can be yours starting at just $8.98.
As for the DCGF, I’m getting ready to head out for stops at a Goodwill store on the upper east side (Do people on Park avenue donate their designer clothing? Let’s hope so!), Design Within Reach (Can I really reach anything there? I’m not sure…), a special surprise fashion show (I’ll have all the pics and etail up this afternoon!), and anything else that strikes my fashion fancy along the way. Be sure to check back often to see what’s happening here in the Big Apple!
Any purchase made at a Goodwill Retail Store or on shopgoodwill.com funds Goodwill’s mission of training and employment programs for people with disadvantages or disabilities.
