Back To School Part I
Posted in Prêt-à-Porter on Aug 23rd, 2010
Whether an ivy leaguer or a student of life, take your wardrobe to another level with pieces from Dear Creatures. We suggest thorough research into navy stripes and collared sweaters.
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Forage
Posted in Prêt-à-Porter on Aug 2nd, 2010
What happens when you come across things like this: …is you fall head over heels over them and the husband/wife team that made them. Shauna & Stephen are the creative brilliance behind Forage, a line of limited edition, candy-colored bow ties, in three different styles each inspired by a favorite designer (louis kahn, charles eames and [...]
Dapper, Sexy, and Awkward
Posted in Featured, Prêt-à-Porter on Jul 1st, 2010
Nerd Boyfriend is one of the most handsome, most brilliant websites we’ve ever come across. It is a word-less blog featuring photos of suitably attired men matched with the clothing and accessories to achieve the look. The extensive “nerd boyfriend” directory ranges from the fictional to the iconic, from Marty McFly to Bob Dylan. The [...]
Pippi Style
Posted in Prêt-à-Porter on Jun 14th, 2010
Lauren Child, author of the Charlie and Lola children’s books, has illustrated a wonderful edition of the classic, Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren. Lauren’s whimsical, floral fabric collages are such a natural fit for Astrid’s outlandish and playful heroine. Many girls have looked up to Pippi with wonder, so Launderette put together a style guide [...]
Oxford Summer
Posted in Prêt-à-Porter on Jun 10th, 2010
Gonna go out on a limb saying it, but a leather Oxford is one of summer’s sexiest shoes. Not always the first you think to dig out when the weather warms, oxfords are not only timeless but seasonless. The right pair goes with everything. Jeans and dresses and shorts – take on whole new looks [...]
An Eye For Fashion
Posted in Prêt-à-Porter on Jun 7th, 2010
We love fashion that is presented in new and interesting ways. Here are three very different campaigns, each capturing a specific style and mood. Eley Kishimoto Autumn/Winter 2010/2011 Dreamy and ethereal like shy, little girls on cotton candy clouds. Brooklyn Industries Summer 2010 Fun and nostalgic like the good days of hot dogs and lemonade. [...]
Summer Is Dawning
Posted in Prêt-à-Porter on May 21st, 2010
We are on the brink of summer and all the fun times the season has to offer. To get you in the mood, here are some fun-in-the-sun suggestions of things you can do in your Launderette gear.
Fashion Flight
Posted in Prêt-à-Porter on Apr 26th, 2010
Our recent trip to Iceland had us admiring flight attendant uniforms. The Iceland Air stewardesses look particularly fashionable, as you can see in the above photographs by Brian Finke. Their new uniforms are designed by Steinunn and include a neck accessory that looks like a white hydrangea blossoming out of a navy blazer. There is a [...]
Happy Easter
Posted in Prêt-à-Porter on Apr 4th, 2010
We hope you’ve all been having a hippity-hoppiting Easter Day. We wish you blooms of daffodils, chocolate bunnies, and baskets full of pretty colored eggs. Speaking of baskets, Kate Spade‘s line of basket handbags and purses are perfect for egg hunting or sunny walks to brunch. Paired with the Shuffleboard, they also make the perfect [...]
Farmers Market • Iceland
Posted in Featured, Prêt-à-Porter on Mar 30th, 2010
First things first, Iceland is cold. When the wind blows in off the white caps and black water, you recognize this is a people who would know a thing or two about staying warm. The designers at Farmers Market make traditional Icelandic wool sweaters, tailored with sophistication and style. Vikings and socialites agree, this is Nordic beauty [...]