I picked up a new knit cardigan recently from Spanish label Desigual. Its thick, warm and a bright red – something I just know is going to work well on my upcoming holiday. In the atypical style of Desigual, the cardigan is cut like a bolero/shrug in front, but long at the back which is a little unexpected. Love it! 😀 I have a pic below 🙂
It was also one of the most sedate looking pieces of clothing found at the Desigual store – haha! Just take a look at some of the shots I took of the clothes available at the store and you’d understand what I mean.
I did say they aren’t for the faint-hearted 🙂 They are clothes for the men and women who do not mind being being ogled but although some of the dresses were quite interesting, they were made for those who are more well endowed unfortunately. Otherwise they don’t fall very well.
If you like unique looking clothes then Desigual is an interesting store to visit – I was at the store inside Parkson Pavilion Kuala Lumpur – but personally its not quite my style. Still, I saw some girls carry off the very unique dresses very well and you can be quite sure you will not meet someone else wearing the same thing.
So here’s how the cardi looked on me when I decided to get it – I think it went with the whole outfit don’t you? 🙂
Tunic dress: Paperdoll boutique, Tights: Marks & Spencer, Cardigan: Desigual Autumn/Winter 09, Bag: Cassis Alma
Items are rather pricey, rather in the range of Zara and up. So, have you heard of this brand before this? I hadn’t 😛
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
prettybeautiful says
November 8, 2009 at 9:42 ami think i like the designs! so prettty their dresses. will check the store out the next time i go pavilion 😀
ParisB says
November 8, 2009 at 11:38 amHi prettybeautiful
They are also available in other places – I just don’t know where 😛
electronicfly says
November 8, 2009 at 11:24 amI like! Like it even more when I read this sentence: “they were made for those who are more well endowed”
But no likey “Items are rather pricey, rather in the range of Zara and up” T.T
ParisB says
November 8, 2009 at 11:35 amHi electronicfly
Haha… Yes I found it a little pricey but I guess its one of those things, if you find a statement item there it could carry you quite far.
germaine says
November 8, 2009 at 11:24 amhow much did you pay for it?
ParisB says
November 8, 2009 at 11:34 amHi germaine
About RM315 or so – I got it at 20% off the tag price 🙂
Monstro says
November 8, 2009 at 11:36 amI bought a skirt and a tee from Desigual in Sg a few years back. I love the store! Their stuff is so creative and inspiring! It’s pretty affordable when they go on sale 🙂
That cardi looks great on you–good find!
ParisB says
November 8, 2009 at 11:43 amHey Monstro
Their skirts and dresses looked weird on me but so pleased someone recognises the brand hehe… 😀 Yeah sale time’s the best time to hit up this store for better bargains 🙂
AnT says
November 8, 2009 at 12:07 pmWow Paris! A Korean model of the day? So sweet and elegant looking Paris! 😉 I like!
ParisB says
November 9, 2009 at 9:38 amHi AnT
LOL thank you ! 🙂
erin says
November 8, 2009 at 12:55 pmThey look weird on the rack but awesome when we wear it somehow… hahahahah! And I didn’t know u got the cardi! Yes, u shud’ve tried sth more daring wei. =P
ParisB says
November 9, 2009 at 9:39 amHey Erin
I know I should have but the rest sorta looked strange on me ><
sesame says
November 8, 2009 at 2:11 pmI like Desigual. I used to get their skirts because their arty designs really appealed to me. But their designs this season are too loud and jarring and I haven’t found a piece I like. Hope they’ll bring in better designs soon.
ParisB says
November 9, 2009 at 9:39 amHiya Sesame
The Fall/Winter 09 stuff were a bit strange. I’ll probably check them out for Spring/Summer 😀
geekchic says
November 8, 2009 at 2:16 pmi love your casis in action! <3
ParisB says
November 9, 2009 at 9:40 amI knew you would geekchic! 😉
aretha says
November 8, 2009 at 2:44 pmyes saw this brand when i went to madrid and barcelona 🙂 aww you look so pretty, paris! 🙂
ParisB says
November 9, 2009 at 9:40 amThank you Aretha and yes it would be in Spain since its from there 🙂
gypsy-on-the-move says
November 8, 2009 at 3:09 pmWow…I think the prints and designs are very bold and “loud”. I would love them especially the bags.
ParisB says
November 9, 2009 at 9:40 amHiya gupsy on the move
Have you checked them out? The bags aren’t quite my style but I can imagine any number of people who can rock it way better than I can !
jojoba (My Makeup Reviews) says
November 8, 2009 at 5:34 pmi like the orange cardigan though i never fathom the idea why there are autumn/winter clothes here in the tropical malaysia and people really do wear them! 🙂
i don’t mind getting it to wear it in sydney though.
btw, your black dress is very cute. and i like your short hair better. it makes you very young. i think i might need to consider that. though my husband did warn me before, “you know i didn’t marry a man!”
hmm… should i?
ParisB says
November 9, 2009 at 9:41 amHi Jojoba
I got it to wear on holiday and I would wear a warm cardigan if I were working in a cold office. Some offices can get like the tundra. Its the same reason working people have to wear blazers – it gets too cold at the office!
akiki says
November 8, 2009 at 7:03 pmsaw it in Parkson 1u a few months ago.
the clothes were very nice &pretty&unique..
I was about to get one until i saw the price tag………. :/
ParisB says
November 9, 2009 at 9:42 amHey Akiki
Ya I had no idea where else Desigual would be – thanks for updating!
Jamilla Camel says
November 8, 2009 at 10:32 pmI love that cardie!! It’s lovely, and the colour really suits you!!
ParisB says
November 9, 2009 at 9:42 amThank you Jamilla!
Orange says
November 8, 2009 at 11:01 pmthey are also available at KLCC Parkson if I’m not wrong 😛
ParisB says
November 9, 2009 at 9:42 amHey Orange
Thanks for the updates! I have no idea where else they are haha…
Karina says
November 9, 2009 at 12:45 amTights? Isn’t it very hot in Malaysia?
ParisB says
November 9, 2009 at 9:43 amHi Karina
Yes its very hot but not if you hop from one air conditioned place to another – I wear light tights – it gives the appearance of thick tights but in fact feels just like pantyhose on 🙂
Karina says
November 11, 2009 at 6:57 pmBut it still looks very weird for people in tropical countries to dress up in winter fashion.
Love you blog btw! Muaks!
~~~~~ KaRina ~~~