i know, i know, my camel coat obsession is mighty this year.  but i simply can’t resist sharing this news.  after all, some of you are probably starting to plot how you’ll spend those year-end bonuses, right?  i know i would be (ah, if only bloggers got year-end bonuses…).

max mara has just made their most iconic of camel coats, a perfect double-breasted cashmere that’s been in production at the fashion house since 1981, available online.

this is a first for the brand (most high-end fashion houses won’t do anything resembling e-commerce), so it’s quite the momentous offering.  you get to custom order your coat with a specialized lining, your initials are embroidered on the label, your coat is specially boxed and wrapped, and delivered to your door three weeks later.

can you imagine? this is the fashion equivalent of meeting your favorite rock star, i think…i’m swooning just imagining that big, beautiful box arriving at my door.

of course, perfection comes at a price.  this one will set you back a rent-worthy 1800 euros (about $2,400 USD at last count)…but if you remember my handy formula, you’ll know this is the very definition of a worthy splurge.

if nothing else, it’s a little bit of lovely monday eye candy for you!

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