Summer 2012

Effortless and optimistic, capturing the vibrant spirit of summer, the collection embraces a sense of movement and energy.

Graphic wave motifs undulate on structured looks achieved through high frequency bonding. Crepe de chine silk day dresses and sharp shantung tailoring skim the body in a play of mixed whites, crisp cobalt blue and black. Sporty airtex mesh is cut and molded together with shiny silks and sleek cupro, with delicate lace then added to bring in contrasting emotions, accentuating a more feminine edge.

Encouraging a laid back attitude through masculine inspired silhouettes, tailoring is fluid with white tonal marquis diamond print details. A chunky sweater in shades of red as well as weightless cotton knits in micro jacquard patterns in pomegranate and ink, echo a feeling of the beach.

Print is used as color. Paisleys, oriental circles and Bouillard spots are worked into multiple scales and mixed together in shades of Wedgewood blue and oyster on crepe de chine silks.  Habotai silk, constructed first in roulé ribbons and then hand-woven in a loose basket weave, create textures with pattern used as a modern twist on tailoring and knitwear.

Scaled up and bonded for evening, dense stretch silk prints introduce body contouring silhouettes and all-in-ones in ink and syrah red paisley. Bold and asymmetric with engineered placements, embroidery finishes edges and hemlines. Swirls are made from intricately woven cord and mesh net giving it a 3D effect.

Grace shoulder bags with brass chain is embossed or made of organic cotton in print.  Clutches in onyx white perforated metal and padded scuba Angela with sculpted wave detail.  Strappy sandals either in nude, cognac and dark chocolate in faux nappa and taupe in biodegradable faux suede. Oversized printed sunglasses with circular lenses in square frames, Southern slides in bright colors, and printed Arizona quilted shoulder bags tied in a bow compliment a casual daywear feel.