I spotted his insanely cute girl shopping our recent sale at The Cleaners but it was such a tornado in there that I couldn't place where I recognized her from. Well, thanks to her blog, I have found out that the proud new owner of the Eskell dress is the designer behind Wikstenmade. You might recognize her too from her recent feature in Domino where they decorate a room inspired by an outfit. I know, crazy cute, no?Her designs are as lovely as she is too. Here are some of my favorites:
"Though brilliantly sunny, Saturday morning was overcoat weather again, not just topcoat weather, as it had been all week and as everyone hoped it would stay for the big weekend--the weekend of the Yale game." - J.D. Salinger, Franny and Zooey
I don't know why exactly but jackson, johnston, and roe's collection makes me think of Franny Glass. It might be the fact that they named the above style the "Afternoon Match Blouse" which reminded me of the opening of Franny and Zooey, but I kinda think it's more than that. I think there's something unintentionally youthful in the designs like a precocious young woman who's more serious than her year's warrant, dressed-up, "feminine" but still wearing her hair in the same ponytail she's worn all through highschool. She's a girl who spends a lot of time in libraries but doesn't yet know how to cook anything more elaborate than a grilled cheese sandwich.
Sara Moffat, Teo Griscom and Riley Salyards assumed their grandfathers’ names for their womenswear line jackson, johnston and roe. The childhood friends draw from each of their distinctive artistic disciplines to create small handsome collections made in New York City. With an emphasis on fine fabrics, construction and detail, the line continues to be classic and versatile. See more of the jackson, johnston, and roe collection online at Le Train Bleu.
It's been so long since we've featured a Hello, High-Low outfit that we're gonna give you a double whammy today:Jackson, Johnston, and Roe Perrine Blouse from Le Train Bleu, $198.00 White Bowler Hat from Lids and More, $42.99 High-Waisted Sailor Skirt from Chadwicks, $19.99 Ducky Wingtip Loafer from Forever 21, $24.80
The Perrine Blouse is a really special piece with tiny green pinstripes and covered bottle green buttons at the sleeves and in the back (be sure to check out the detail shots on the product description page). It's something you can be sure to get years of enjoyment out of, and to begin, we suggest pairing it with this terrifically flattering High Waist skirt from Chadwicks. The skirt is even on sale now for $19.99 so you can stock up on all the colors. Shown here in Navy, but they're all pretty great.
We've topped the whole thing off with a white bowler hat--something you'll need some confidence to wear but try it for an evening out. Go on, channel Sabine in the Unbearable Lightness of Being:
Here's another exquisite blouse that's an investment piece for the price but the Camelia Blouse is timeless and ageless and goes with everything. The henley neckline is edged in lace and the fit is feminine but not at all fussy. We found a great cotton striped coat from Forever 21 to pair with it along with some high-waisted Navy-issue jeans (hello, sailor!). These are really flattering to a woman's curves and are built to withstand gale winds. I have 5 pairs--no kidding. For the feet, try the black patent loafers that are really comfortable for kicking around in and are meant to be worn sans laces. Casual and dressy at the same time.
"I wanted to present a figure that is delicate, urban and rough, all at the same time, " says Ronen Chen.
The name may be new to you but Ronen Chen is an Israeli designer with a refined, minimalist sensibility that has garnered him a huge following around the globe. He now has 9 concept stores under his own name and is sold in over 50 stores worldwide. Incorporating origami-like folds and pleats in his simple paired down garments, his collection is sophisticated and clean, recalling the Japanese designers of the 80's and the Belgians of the 90's. Offering up clothes that are cool but eminently "wearable" which to me just means that you will never look silly in his designs, nor like you're trying to hard. It also means that these are peices that are timeless enough to wear for years and years. People will notice the subtle details and the beautiful natural fabrics, and most importantly you. His designs are created through draping which lends them their incredibly flattering fit (he even makes his studio employees try everything on so he can examine the fit on real people before settling on any design). The Fall collection is now in store at Le Train Bleu.
liaMolly is a sweater collection deeply rooted in the culture of knitting, far away from fashion, if you define fashion as something that comes and goes like the seasons.
The sweaters are as natural as the designers can make them without living in another century. They aspire to humanize fashion and elevate comfort clothes to the sublime - buttery yarns, heirloom accents, and tailoring; not trendy, beautiful. They want their sweaters to be affordable, to be sold in small boutiques so people can shop locally and grow their own economy.
After Hurricane Katrina, the liaMolly creators chose to move back to New Orleans and to family because they felt it was the only thing they could do. After obsessing over how they could help from afar they finally decided that they could best help by being among. By living, eating and voting from below sea level, as they say. They are inspired by New Orleanian's will to rebuild their homes, restart businesses, and continue on with life even better than before. New Orleans is a city that is self mending.
liaMolly is organic if "organic" means "living or working together to make something whole- something greater than one....."
We are so pleased to be able to offer this lovely collection at Le Train Bleu and feel that it is a company off to a great start which would be expected for a line named for two special little girls.
I spotted his insanely cute girl shopping our recent sale at The Cleaners but it was such a tornado in there that I couldn't place where I recognized her from. Well, thanks to her blog, I have found out that the proud new owner of the Eskell dress is the designer behind Wikstenmade. You might recognize her too from her recent feature in Domino where they decorate a room inspired by an outfit. I know, crazy cute, no?
Her designs are as lovely as she is too. Here are some of my favorites:
