Runway To Real Life: The New Classics

More top trends from the August 09 issue of Vogue Paris are outlined below. Check out installment 2 focusing on the all American western uniform, classic yet versatile statement coats, the quintessential white shirt. Up this week, lots of great must have basic black...

#1. THE NEW WESTERN

You no longer have to scour a musty vintage store rack to find the perfect western look. Ralph Lauren who founded his brand on this All-American silhouette gives it to us in an almost polished, preppy way with a mix of structured tweed and liquid satin. Out on the market as well are options that are super chic and luxe in feel.

Ralph Lauren - Vogue Paris, August 2009

Turquoise necklace: Anthropologie - $238

Fringe jacket: Moschino - $1765 available at netaporter.com

Western boot: All Saints - $270

Chambray western shirt: All Saints - $125

Beige cowl neck top: All Saints - $125

Horse and horseshoe belt: Topshop - $50

Suede fringed waistcoat: Topshop - $100

Chambray prairie blouse: Lover - $360 available at netaporter.com

Black leather and studded boot: Topshop - $160

#2. THE STATEMENT YET CLASSIC COAT AND JACKET

Where outerwear is concerned, there is a fine line between finding a coat that exudes fashion and finding a coat that is also classic. As we all know with coats and jackets, you also want to invest in a piece that you will not get sick of after 2 wears. Below you will find coats and jackets with longevity that you will feel chic wearing and and also never want to take off...

Stella McCartney - Vogue Paris, August 2009

Balenciaga - Vogue Paris, August 2009

Heather grey blazer: Vince - $495 available at netaporter.com

Washed leather booties: Alexander Wang - $782 available at oaknyc.com

The perfect pea coat: Topshop - $125

Beige suede jacket: Doma - $590 available at netaporter.com

Gold cut out bootie with spiral heel: Finsk - $562 available at oaknyc.com

Black jacket with high pockets: Rogan - $595 available at lagarconne.com

Pouch necklace: Anthropologie - $128

Convertible jacket shown short: All Saints - $245

Convertible jacket shown long: All Saints - $245

Asymmetrical tweed trench: All Saints - $440

Leather zig zag clutch: Claflin, Thayer & Co. - $130 available at oaknyc.com

Low lapel blazer - Stella McCartney - $1795 available at netaporter.com

#3. THE NOVEL YET BASIC WHITE SHIRT

Season after season Gianfranco Ferre grants followers with beautiful white blouses donning a soft edged geometric shape that is both interesting and utterly feminine at the same time. Nothing looks crisper and fresher than the perfect white shirt, and nothing will remain a more timeless staple.

Gianfranco Ferre - Vogue Paris, August 2009