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Elise's avatar

Thank you for this great read Neelam! Love seeing you re-create these new looks from TR. It’s such a nice reminder that if we take the time to look, we already have what we seek. Look 8 is one of my favorites as well.

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

Thanks Elise, look 8 is perfect - it’s well tailored, casual, practical, and rich in texture and tone.

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Karen P's avatar

Great post! I’ve been working toward minimizing my wardrobe. Key high quality pieces that I love and work well together. Incorporating what I have takes a little more intention but it helps to curb impulse buying which rarely works out! I’ve just retired so my clothing needs have changed a lot!

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

It’s fun getting in the closet and spending time appreciating what IS. And sometimes a new chapter calls for new pieces, I think a balance is good. :)

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Karen P's avatar

On a different subject Neelam you mentioned a steamer you had your eye on purchasing .I would love to know the brand as I have noticed some of The Rows clothing can be delicate!

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Ulviyya B's avatar

Thank you for encouraging us to dig in to our wardrobes and play with stuff that we already have. I found so many spring outfits to enjoy!

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

I’m so glad you did! And then you just add a piece or two and you’re done!

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Zara Wong's avatar

Love everything!!! It’s a good reminder as to what’s achievable to what we already have.

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

💯 we have so many options and we forget. :)

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MJ's avatar

Love a test drive! Please keep them coming

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

Happy you enjoyed this luv, I like playing in my closet. 🥰

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MJ's avatar

I would like playing in your closet, too 😆 You have such a beautiful collection. I enjoy your commitment to rework what you have before adding new pieces. Refreshing!

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

You have an open invitation 😘

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MJ's avatar

😘😘

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Susan Stang's avatar

Hi Neelam - as always, loved the post and seeing your creativity in styling. Anxious to try this myself...restyling/repurposing what I already have. Do you know where I can find The Row tote in Look 8? Or when it will be available if not yet? Thank you!

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

Thanks, Susan. I’m hoping that the tote will be released in August, but it might be September or October.

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Susan Stang's avatar

Thank you!

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debo's avatar

Great post. Were you able to see the pieces in person? I get the allure of elusive…(?elusivity?) but, while I 👏🏼 📵 during runway.. the blurry odd way this collection is photographed DOES lean a bit comic.. I haven’t dug but will see if I can find a runway video b4 any pre-order.. overall my impression is that, w the exception of a few slight changes in tailoring (more fitted silhouettes) the ethos of this whole collection may actually BE aligned w what you’re expressing.. “you don’t need anything; wear your clothes; live your life; stop consuming as a substitute for engaging.”

I dunno. Just some thoughts xoxo

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

I think that’s very true of this collection - classic pieces that may already exist in your wardrobe, with some fresh ways to style it. I wasn’t in the showroom so I didn’t see the pieces up close but I can imagine how they feel based on my years of Row handling.

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Jamie Fanning Edens's avatar

Neelam, this Substack is yet more genius! Creative, inspiring and chic as usual! You keep us grounded but still feeling fresh. How do you do it?!

And…I really really really hope La Collection brings the half skirt back soon! Please tell Florence I’ve been waiting patiently❤️☺️

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

Thank you so much Jamie!! 😘

I will definitely reach out to Florence. I remember when I first saw that half-skirt, I swooned! ❤️

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Jamie Fanning Edens's avatar

I did too lol

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Jessica's avatar

Bravo! This collection feels familiar and you did a great job pulling from your own closet and recreating these looks. The skirt/wrap is top of my fall wishlist!

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

Thank you, Jessica. Sometimes after I play dress-up, I feel done with it. That's another reason to do a test drive. Fall was more subdued (no checks or plaids), so I think these pieces will last even if you decide to purchase the original.

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Lisa M.'s avatar

LOVED this Neelam! Thank you for reminding me to see what I have first, be mindful about what I purchase, and take certain liberties, as long as they work :-) I'll be using a link (or few!) to pick up what's missing -- SO helpful! xoxo

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

Thank you, Lisa! I feel like we move at the speed of bullet trains now, and when we do that, we can’t see much outside the window. I’m trying to slow down and not get caught up in the buying frenzy. Sometimes I miss out on things, but I find that exciting because it leads to the next hunt. Playing with what I already have feels right. I do not need more. I do not need more. I do not need more...😂

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Tania Misquitta's avatar

I have a grey half skirt and I felt like I couldn’t pair it with an opposing color until I saw this! Cue my banana republic everyday white pants, pietro, etc! Excellent Styling and also gave me the push to order a Talje belt (ok two…there is a sale)

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

The contrast is sharp against white. I can’t wait to hear how you like her belts - truthfully, they rival The Row’s.

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Tania Misquitta's avatar

I got the brown one you recommended and the reversible black / brown one!

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

That’s the one! 😉

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Neelam Ahooja's avatar

So so good.

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Jamie Fanning Edens's avatar

Can you please share the brown one? I am looking for a good brown belt. Thank you!

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Tania Misquitta's avatar

Neelam will have to confirm if I nailed this one based on her insta post:) https://talje.com/en-us/products/belt-008-brown

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Jamie Fanning Edens's avatar

That is so pretty! Thank you!

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