Now that the weather has really turned this season, its time to break out my Brookes Boswell Reinette hat for days wet, chilly, and windy. I love this one in Loden especially with its kiss of black leather cord. Made in the USA of gorgeous and durable felted wool.
Must Have... Last Collection of a Detache
In a very sad turn of events, our fashion hero and source of endless inspiration, Mona Kowalska, the genius behind A ‘Detache will close shop at the end of the summer, just after the drop of her last fall collection. A staple in the new York design scene for a couple of decades, Kawalska is stepping back to work on other projects including her art. Read more about her here.
Crushing on A.P.C.
I have always described A.P.C. as perfect French style meets minimal classic designs that have a permanent home in my closet. From a perfect sweatshirt or cardigan, to ankles boots coats and bags, APC designs with the highest quality materials meant to last a lifetime. The ready-to-wear brand was founded in 1987 by the Tunisian Jewish fashion designer Jean Touitou in Paris. and almost overnight became the best kept secrect of it girls around the globe. A.P.C. stands for Atelier de Production et de Création. Click here to shop their US online shop.
Covetable... Cuero&Mor
Founded by Maria Eugenia Diaz a medical professional and Pepe Romero an architect in 2014, the name of this utterly wearable bag line Cuero&Mor comes from the Spanish for “leather” and the Scandinavian for “well done”. With the aim to mix their Spanish heritage with the inspiration from the clean and fine lines of the Scandinavian mid century architecture. The brand launched their first two collections out of their own workshop, where they designed and handmade each product.
Loving... Objects Without Meaning
Created by Alexandra Michelle in 2011 and based in Los Angeles, Objects Without Meaning garments emphasize the wearer rather than the object. Each collection is based on the simplicity of its materials and the forms they take. In the process, OWM strives to create honest, effortless clothing that carries no baggage and is loathe to adhere to trends. While I love the story of this brand and the integrity with which they create each collection, it is the functional wearability and gorgeous fabric that hooked me from the start.
Crushing on ... Araks
This Sevan bralet in Tumeric from Araks is perfectly designed in the most gorgeous it color the season. Made of cotton crepe and mesh, and featuring seamed cup with sheer panel, diamond shaped elastic underband, and adjustable hook closure at back. And the best part (as if the color wasn’t enough), all are made in the USA.