Spanish label Bimba Y Lola has recently taken up residence at #B1-22 at Ion. Tucked unobstrusively into a corner, it looks like another high-end boutique, especially since the front rack has about a grand total of 4 items of cothing hanging from it. When hanger real estate is so generously assigned, it’s usually a clear sign of HELLO OUT OF YOUR PRICE RANGE!
However, the fact that it dwells in the basements meant for the poorer peasants* like myself signalled that it couldn’t be that outrageously expensive.
And I’m right. Sorta. The prices range from $75 for accessories to about $2000+ for a fur coat. Not quite Zara, and a certain grey cardi I’m eyeing is about $250…but we can always look forward to sales, can’t we?
I’m actually really enamoured by their aesthetic, defined as an ‘eclectic mix of styles, that incorporate a unique twist on trends’. Especially the slouchy pieces, even though I know structured is in and all that, but still. Slouchyness is a classic look. Attested to by myself.
My favourite looks from the A/W ‘09/10 collection:
denim shirt
I LOVE the cardigan. LOVE. To the power of ten. However...it's made of a thick woollen material. Sadly.
(all pictures from bimbaylola.es)
perfect fitted shirt.
Baggy jeans that don't look obscenely baggy
They have a really adorable range of shoes and accessories as well. For a look at the complete range, please click on to their official website, where you will be accosted by bobbing heads of little dogs. It’s completely charming. Bimba and Lola, by the way, are the names of the 2 sisters who started the label.
*said ironically, of course.
i’ve been to the store at ION. and i love the jewellery!