Eco Furs Packaging

Convertible Eco Furs pieces come with a handy wooden clips-hanger which keeps all panels safe while not worn or unattached to each other.

The swing ticket attached to the left armpit of the garment is a little booklet which includes, among other things, the comprehensive care instructions and tips for how to wear the garment.

The complimentary shower proof, folding carrier bag with handles and sealing zips ensures that your Eco Furs piece travels safely home from the store. You can carry the bag on your shoulder which makes bringing the piece along while traveling easy, too. Note that the piece can be stored in it - safe from dust and sunlight, while not being used - as well.  The unfolded bag is breathable.

'Be Cool' by Maria N

The weather can be tricky at this time of the year. The coolest way to protect your ears from the spring wind is definitely the Heli MG audio earmuffs. Add a pair of quirky loafers and the ripped jeans. The result is very up-to date since the arts has a strong influence on this season’s fashion. It also gives a great promise of the coming summertime and its more informal wear. The vest is also a great choice for spring as it is not as heavy as a jacket and it can be worn indoors as well.

Maria N x

  

Muff by maria-n-1

Heli MG Eco Furs Audio Earm Muffs, ~€80 / Torn t shirt, €76 / Coach leather biker belt, €575 / Rag & Bone rock jeans / Chiara Ferragni glitter flat, €150 / MARC BY MARC JACOBS bracelet jewelry, €160 / Blue sapphire diamond ring, €1.800

Extra Little Something for Autumn 2013

Capes are just perfect autumn outerwear, you can add more layers under them 
when needed. And this particular one from Heli MG gives your style really that
'extra little something'! This lovely lady needs no extra drama with her make up 
or accessories, she only lets her outfit make the appearance. Add only an 
interesting, yet classic bag, maybe a vintage one, to give the outfit an extra 
individual look. Otherwise keep the outfit clean and modern yet edgy with the 
details. 

Maria N. x

 

Autumn lady by maria-n-1 featuring zipper skinny jeans

Heli MG black&white/ black&orange Ms Butterfly cape, € on request / Uniqlo sweater, €22 / Equipment black collar blouse / Paige Denim zipper skinny jeans, €265 / Marc by Marc Jacobs over the knee leather boots, €440 / Miu Miu leather zip tote, €1.070 / Miss Selfridge black felt hat, €33 / Laura Mercier nail polish, €13

Spring Time Skiing With Style

I went cross-country skiing in a Finnish forest last weekend. There still is quite a bit of snow in northern corners of Nordic Countries, however even in forests and at slopes of most northern spots one can enjoy well above-zero-degrees during sunny days this time of the year - like in the Alpine resorts. 

During cold and dark winter months both Sunday-cross-country-skiers and fast down-hill-racers cover themselves from very top to toe super warmly but usually around Easter, and if lucky with snow around Mayday too, even the northern skiers can be a little bit more creative with their clothing

 Photo: The Selvedge Yard

- if not right as daring as these ski bums at Sun Valley in 50's

Photo: Heli

anyways a few layers lighter - like my Mum who I finally managed to capture in her tufted Heli vest that she absolutely fell in love with and wanted to get one made for her too, when she saw me making the first one of this design for my customer a couple of years ago.

 

 Photo: MO Hammond, Archives of Ontario 

- or these girls in 1925!

Like in all sports fashion plays very important part in skiing too and depending on the temperature and the location of the slope, people watching is great form of entertainment. Everyone knows, how fast time flies when sitting at the terrace of an Alpine hillside cafe  - or a cafe in the heart of Paris,  sipping a coffee sharpened with a drop of something warming and watching all sorts of creations racing by.

Most skiers seem to invest in latest technical inventions in their clothing rather than to anything too fabulous fashion wise. I agree functionality of garments is the key word when one wants to get the best out of any form of skiing fitness wise. However Sunday-skiing is completely different thing and as 'vintage' is today's big word I'd wish to see more of those chic/funky old styles on skis at the forest and lake tracks and open-to-all parts of slalom slopes too, not just in the heart of the cities.

Photo: Bettmann

Jane Russel in her winter 1948 outfit - very chic!

Photo: Virginia Thoren 1963

60's - absolute favourite of mine!

 

Photo: MessyNessy

  

Inspired by BB wearing jeans on skis in 70's I tested it myself on my Easter skiing trip and I can warmly recommend the denim skiing pants - as long as you don't fall!

 Photo: coolhunting.com/ Adidas Carlo Gruber in 1970

- How fab are these guys!

Photo: Conde Nast Archives

I love this lady in her non-functional prim hat and shoulder bag - one race down-hill and I bet they went missing! However she looks super chic.

Photo: Onesieworld 

I rather close my eyes when 80's and 90's skiing fashions are approaching my sight, however this girl's onesie and accessories are styled with kind of a good taste and her attitude is such a perfect match with her outfit that I just had to add her picture to my skiing fashion wish list.

- Now, what's your favourite skiing outfit like?