In recent conversations with one of my besties the topic of ruffles was discussed, and for the first time ever with pleasant enthusiasm. You see ruffles and I were never great friends, thoughts of childhood swimsuits over-decorated with jellyfish like detailing (thanks for that mum) and 80’s rah rah skirts leaving me scarred for life just at the thought of it. So, it would only make sense that it would take just the right amount of cool artistry to convert the ruffle into the perfect embellishment and thanks to Kym Ellery, the ruffle is back on our radar. Structured blazers with waterfall-like sleeves and sleeveless shift dresses being only part of her most recent collection adorned with the kind of ruffle that will have you happy to be amping up the ladylike stakes. The secret is to keep it easy and to make sure to mix this bad boy into your current wardrobe without too much thought, trust me it’s not worth getting into a ruffle over ..
jacket: Ellery . ruffle dress: Ellery . bag: Louis Vuitton . python boots: Isabel Marant . sunglasses: Celine
