Back in 1979, Christian Restoin started up a line of menswear inspired shirts for women, called Equipment. In the 80’s & early 90’s, they were the most coveted item every girl had to have. They are renowned for their soft silky shirts, loose cut & patch front pockets.

During the Equipment hype, then stylist Carine Roitfeld met Christian, when she used the brand on a photo shoot. In 2001, Christian stepped down from Equipment to support Carine in her new role as editor-in-chief of French Vogue. A few years on, he has decided to re-launch the brand with the help & backing of his good friend Serge Azria (brother of Max Azria who is behind Herve Leger) who has serious fashion credentials as the creative director of both Joie & Current Elliott. Together they have revived the brand for SS10.

AS FEATURED IT GRAZIA THIS WEEK, Equipment shirts can be worn in so many different ways, dressed up or down they look extremely chic.

Utility Luxx is huge this season & is going to be even bigger next season, with boyfriend shirts playing a key part to the trend, as fashion becomes more practical (phew!). We predict Equipment will be back at the top of every girls most wanted list!