Long Live A Little Dior Jacket
On Noihsaf's founder's breathtaking bomber jacket
As summer slows, my longing for autumnal fashion only grows more and more uncontrollable. The wool coats! Do I have enough cashmere beanies? What about waterproof boots? I’m doing my best to immerse myself in the joy of wearing just a tiny vintage dress to dinner + walking home in the heat, but it’s only human to look ahead.
In honor of being right where we are, I thought I would breakdown the process behind letting go of a piece of clothing. Or really, how this was a failed relationship from the jump. Let’s take this silk slip I wore to our dear friends’ wedding as an example. This was a gift from a brand and very much in my little sister’s wheelhouse, so it was handed off. By outlining my thought process, maybe you can bring some inspo to your next closet clean out.
Slips are something I convinced myself was a signature when I was in the height of my eating disorder. I told myself they were “chic” and “effortless” but really used them as a measuring stick to see how loosely they could hang off my body. Not great.
Terracotta is deeply not in my color palette. If I’m going for color, it should be green, blue, and occasionally pink. Red is an accent color only.
Length! This slip is meant to be cropped, but I much prefer a mini silhouette or something that touches the ground.
Other factors to consider—not a fan of myself in a tank silhouette, didn’t love the high neck.
But let’s get into the meat and potatoes of the dispatch—a lovely feature of our collective favorite platform’s founder, Kate Lindello.
How long have you had this piece?
It's been awhile...maybe 2015 or so?
Where did it come from?
It's vintage from Noihsaf Bazaar (shocking, I know). I believe it's from the seller Sarah Stivers. Trust me - you want to follow her shop. She posts the most amazing selection of items from The Row to Cecilie Bahnsen to old Kapital. Her stuff sells quickly, and I bought this jacket from her off Noihsaf's Instagram before we launched our own platform.
How much did you pay for it?
I wish I remembered, but I know it wasn't more than $100.
How do you wear it?
It's so versatile which is why I love it so much. I have worn it casually with jeans, but it's my go-to grab for elevating a going out look. Recently, I wore it over a vintage black slip dress and these amazing vintage cowboy boots I found at a local antique shop.
What does it represent?
It definitely takes me back to the good old days of Instagram where Noihsaf started. It's amazing and humbling to me that this seller (Sarah) has been with the NB community for so long and riding this new wave with us. Every time I wear this jacket it's a reminder of why I started Noihsaf to begin with. It also represents a time when items like this were made with such great care and materials. It's a testament to buying well and supporting the designers and makers that create items that will be worn for decades.
Archived Outfit
Well, the thing about a one-of-a-kind jacket is that it makes my job a little complicated. So instead, let’s shop some fab jackets on Noihsaf for under $100. As mentioned, fall is coming!
Vintage Celine for $50…just going to leave this here.
Incredible silhouette, a deep brown, $60, real leather!
It’s doing a little ladylike thing and I’m into it! $36
Trust that if this No. 6 parka was my size it would not be on this list right now.
Universal truth: camel wool coats. This one is $65.
Honorable Mentions
I bought one thing since we last met. It’s a pair of $20 vintage Russell sweatpants. They’re mens Large Tall, which is my favorite size for this sort of thing. They’re black. I’m hoping they read fashion-y enough to wear to the airport. Stay tuned.
Pineapple Street—This is the kind of book I’d send to my mom, my sister, and even a co-worker for some weird secret santa thing. It’s a family drama set in Brooklyn Heights. I had a blast.
The Light Room—a portrait of parenthood, being an artist, and living through the pandemic in Brooklyn. I just love Kate Zambreno.
Thank you for reading Long Live. It means so much to me. You can shop my favs here, follow along on Instagram + Tiktok, shop my Notion template, and as always, respond to this dispatch for my direct line x
What an incredible piece -- I loved reading this story and yours about the thought process in re-homing your piece. Thank you for letting me into that.