Photo: Courtesy of For Restless Sleepers
Ever imagined yourself to be a tragic heroine leaving your comfortable life to run away with your lover? The likes of Anna Karenina or Marguerite Gauthier of Camille? There’s a fascination with those kinds of muses that designers often get into, and for Fall 2019, one such was Francesca Ruffini of For Restless Sleepers. With such fine textiles and elegant cutting, she crafted a fabulous wardrobe of exotic prints and charming embellishments. Though some may look like costumes for a period film, our overall idea of the line is that it’s a beautiful selection of pieces that are still modern yet undeniably romantic. It’s all about styling them wisely. You wouldn’t want to pair that embroidered burgundy cape with a maxi skirt—you’ll look dated! But wear it with nice sleek trousers and you’ve got a winning outfit! Any of the silk pajama-like separates are already noteworthy, but if you had the courage to mix and match them as you please, you just might end up looking better! All in all, we appreciated Ruffini for allowing women to live out their fantasies with clothes that are as rich and refined as ever!
