Comments on les anti-modernes*: lust and found: Isabel Marant 'bator' coat

@ba...

2011-12-02T15:34:34.751+08:00

@balkis that's so great to hear. i'm pretty cheap when it comes to coats, so this is a rare splurge for me. i won't be able to get my xavier until my bf visits me in a few weeks, so i'm impatiently waiting to be able to wear it every day. it's so cold now in SH!

@la...

2011-12-02T15:32:42.442+08:00

@lapindelune which one did you get from APC? their coats are quite good every season; i have the APC trench and love it.

I received the Istan coat in a size 1 a month back...

2011-12-02T10:39:44.182+08:00

I received the Istan coat in a size 1 a month back as a birthday present, and loved the fit, but was really sad when I realized that a lack of inside lining would make it fare poorly in the winter months (plus it's pilling like CRAZY and has lots of snagging at the edge). After some saving, I purchased the Xavier in Burgundy as a stand in, and it arrived today! It has a really substantial lining, so that's great for winter. I also like that it seems more "finished" than my Istan with way tighter stitching. I'm short (5'2") and *kind of* curvy, but it's a nice fit. I went with the 0, thinking I may have to exchange for a 1, but it's more oversized than I'd originally thought, so the 0 was great. And I agree with Erica-- wearing my IM coat with skinnier fit pants/jeans is the way to go. Certainly a worthy investment!

Oh, I had my eye on this before purchasing a longe...

2011-11-25T15:33:54.405+08:00

Oh, I had my eye on this before purchasing a longer length alternative from apc. I absolutely love the texture of this coat, so it was difficult to steer away. Does look great layered, as you say....I need to see more pics of it being worn!

@er...

2011-11-23T00:21:55.698+08:00

@erica thanks for chiming in! your comments are really helpful. the xavier has a light padding throughout the coat for a more cocoonish shape, so i'm thinking it will be a cozier early winter option that one can still layer a bunch for even chillier days.

i have the baki and love it in spite of the pillin...

2011-11-22T23:22:03.916+08:00

i have the baki and love it in spite of the pilling. i tried de-pilling, but it doesn't seem to do much, and the pills somehow just become a part of the fabric. i would have to look at the fabric content to see how it differs from the xavier. it isn't particularly warm, so it's much more of a fall coat for me because i don't like layering it with warm sweaters. i'm pretty sure it's a size 1, and i'm a solid 6 (5'5"). i only wear it with skinny pants and ankle boots because otherwise i feel too shlubby.

@Au...

2011-11-22T17:16:11.818+08:00

@Austere hmm i understand what you mean, but i wonder why you think it's a bit 'out there' for your style? i personally find it to be one of the most unassuming low-key items from her collection. fringe wedge boots, now that's an outré statement shoe!

@S<...

2011-11-22T17:14:56.855+08:00

@S ah! what size is your bator? if you DO ever consider selling it, please put me on the top of the list! ;) i've been waiting for some sort of reissue of the Bator for so long and missed out on the excellent Baki last year, so am taking the plunge with this one. :)

@Gi...

2011-11-22T17:13:00.701+08:00

@Ginta ahh, yes i think i would need to live in an area that has a real fall/winter, i have too many items of clothing from that season!

The Bator coat is truly beautiful, but for some re...

2011-11-22T09:40:08.579+08:00

The Bator coat is truly beautiful, but for some reason not my style. I've looked at it imagining myself with one, but alas I think it would be a bit too "out there" for me to actually wear more than once in a blue moon. Oh the life of a vanilla dresser! haha

IM definitely does a similar coat every year. In f...

2011-11-22T04:12:23.773+08:00

IM definitely does a similar coat every year. In fact, I have the Bator but that was to replace an older IM coat that I should have bought but didn't for some reason. I agree with Garderoben though, her Etoile coats are hit or miss in terms of quality. I would personally wait for a mainline version, but you never know, maybe this will hold up! The funny thing is, I got a bit sick of my coat lately, almost considered even selling it. But you're right, it's very versatile and easy to layer with, so I'll hold on to it for a little longer.

I love that coat so much! But living where I live ...

2011-11-22T02:06:26.577+08:00

I love that coat so much! But living where I live it'd very unpractical - unfortunately I could wear it only for 3 weeks a year. :( But if I lived a little bit more south I'd be very tempted.

@Ga...

2011-11-21T22:11:31.524+08:00

@Garderoben hehe, i know what you mean. a lot of bloggers like Jennifer (grey gardens) and Joyce (search party) got the baki last year and loved it, so yeah i can see how etoile can be hit or miss. fingers crossed!! :)

@ca...

2011-11-21T22:10:32.084+08:00

@catssaymeow thanks! i have a good feeling about this one. if it works out it will be my big wishlist/gift/splurge of the season :)

@Ja...

2011-11-21T22:09:40.960+08:00

@Jade hehehe. changing men's perspectives, one guy at a time!

@An...

2011-11-21T22:08:14.552+08:00

@Anonymous ah, thanks for clarifying! yes, it appears that the elusive Bator has been the holy grail...but i think i like the patch pockets of the xavier (better for me, as i tend to stick my hands in my pockets all the time!). IM seems to come out with variations on the bator idea every season, so this seems to be it for this fall.

@jo...

2011-11-21T22:05:56.722+08:00

@joyce this is very heartening to hear, as i know you and Jennifer and Erica all were lucky enough to get your bakis last year! i do love that i can layer a ton and still be comfy and stylish :)

@Aï...

2011-11-21T22:04:32.345+08:00

@Aïssa ooh, did you try on the navy version of this season's xavier coat? thoughts? how does it feel/fit? :) jealous of your Bator...

The Bator is on my wishlist as well, but I only wa...

2011-11-21T20:35:25.970+08:00

The Bator is on my wishlist as well, but I only want the Bator, not the Etoile versions. I got the Ben coat last year, and the quality turned out to be horrible - lots of pilling!!! I sold it and got a mainline coat from 2008 instead, and the quality is wonderful. Etoile coats can be very hit or miss, I hope you'll have better luck with this one.

I think if you liked the coat the last time it cam...

2011-11-21T08:14:03.819+08:00

I think if you liked the coat the last time it came out and regreted not buying it, you should just bite the bullet and get it this one ASAP. I think it's lovely by the way - like you say it will go with a lot of outfits!

love that you mentioned the elegance that comes wi...

2011-11-21T02:46:52.152+08:00

love that you mentioned the elegance that comes with boxier shapes and loose clothing! it's a conversation i have with my husband quite often. boxy can be quite beautiful! have always loved the baki, but never sought it out. bator is nice too.

The Xavier is a nice coat but it's really not ...

2011-11-21T00:40:14.055+08:00

The Xavier is a nice coat but it's really not like bator. It's more straight fit while the bator is more of an inverted triangle. The pockets are also quite different. I own the Bator and tried on the Xavier and preferred the fit of the bator. Regardless, I hope you enjoy your new coat!

i love my baki coat. it really does go with everyt...

2011-11-20T23:13:46.878+08:00

i love my baki coat. it really does go with everything. the loose style allows for lots of layering, which i really appreciate since that means i can wear it well into winter (with a zillion sweaters underneath!).

I love it and have my eye on it but not sure what ...

2011-11-20T23:05:33.999+08:00

I love it and have my eye on it but not sure what the sizing is like? Can anyone chime in? I'm a size 4-6 so I'm thinking maybe the size 2?

Great purchase! I tried it on in navy and had to b...

2011-11-20T22:43:24.265+08:00

Great purchase! I tried it on in navy and had to be mentally pressured by mom to remove it and give it back to the SA...
My own Bator is (barely) starting to pill but otherwise it still looks great even after years of use.

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