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Fall glamour: suits & coats: fall 2004

Ebony, Nov, 2004 by Eunice W. Johnson

European designers showcased an abundance of glamourous suits and coats to keep you warm this fall and winter. Among the many and varied styles were Erreuno's belted coat in bright white, always a refreshing look for cold weather, and the designer's woven black lace coat. More suitable for everyday wear were Gianfranco Ferre's iridescent trench coat, Hermes' lively orange raincoat with leather accents, and Lawrence Steele's sassy leopard print coat.

Among the suits paraded on the runways were Dolce & Gabbana's gold satin pantsuit that can take you into a glamourous evening. There were also elegant ensembles from Valentino, including a classy black skirt suit with mink collar.

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Whether you are updating your office look or looking for just the right coat or suit to spice up your evening life, fall and winter glamour is the key.

Far Left: Brighten up the season with winter white coat with notched lapel collar and wide belt, worn over white ensemble with layered hemline skirt and white boots. By Erreuno.

Left: Celine's brown double-breasted crocodile jacket with cropped sleeves is worn over white turtleneck sweater and below-the-knee straight skirt. Accessorized with oversized brown retro sunglasses, large handbag and crocodile pumps.

Left: Gianfranco Ferre's iridescent double-breasted trench coat has large capelet shoulders; here, matching skirt is worn atop coat. Accessorized with gray ribbed knit arm warmers and brown thigh-high suede boots.

Above: Slate blue wool coat is worn over sheer blouse with high zip neck and ruffled bibb of same color. Worn with silver gray knee-length skirt. By Salvatore Ferragamo.

Right: Valentino's elegant, sophisticated suit offers an updated layered look with mink collared cropped jacket over black and white, front button sweater and black knit skirt. Accessorized with silky tie adorned with salamander brooch, wide silver-and-black bell, black handbag, zigzag patterned hose and black pumps.

Above Left: Black coat with woven lace design has notched lapels, three-button front and lace scalloped-edges on sleeves and hemline, worn over matching black skirt and high-neck satin blouse. By Erreuno.

Center: Get wild and noticed in Lawrence Steel's sassy gold and black leopard-print coat, worn with slim black pants.

Right: Orange three-quarter-length rain coat with blown leather buckle strap on collar is worn over strapless orange pleated dress with brown abstract design and leather buckles on side. By Hermes. Accessorized with orange scarf, bag, brown gloves (with buckles) and rain boots.

Far left: Hooded brown lambskin tunic jacket is worn over gray skirt with pleated hem and hooded top. Accessorized with brown gloves and beige shoes. By Hermes.

Above Center: Fendi offers zip front slicker with brown and beige design, worn over satin tank top and pants.

Left: Ferre's elegantly chic black ensemble pairs notched lapel coat with large turn back cuffs, patch pockets and tie belt with matching strapless dress. Both coat and dress are accented with piping and long fur trim at hemline.

Above: Dolce & Gabbana's shimmery gold satin pantsuit has tailored two-button jacket with top stitching on edges and two button cummberbund waist band on dropped waist slacks, worn with white shirt. Ensemble accented with large gold and pearl brooch and gold chain.

Fall glamour: suits & coats: fall 2004

Ebony, Nov, 2004 by Eunice W. Johnson

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