Trina Turk Bonita Mini-Dress

As a teenager, Trina Turk loved scouring for garments from the ’30s, ’40s & ’50s at thrift stores. The quality that went into the making of these yesteryear pieces nurtured Turk’s appreciation for textiles & construction. The ‘Bonita’ Dress is exactly what the name says in Spanish: beautiful. It has pleasing retro-ish pattern (as is the designer’s signature) & a subtly embellished horseshoe neckline. The fabric feels lovely against the skin & the fit is flattering. Makes a positively sexy mini-dress, or a striking tunic top to pair with sleek pants or jeans & heels.
Available in Citron & Fuschia.

Filippa K Dark Indigo Slim Fit Jeans

Swedish designer Filippa Knutsson spent 6 years learning her craft working in her father’s company Gul&Blå (he was known as Sweden’s jeans pioneer). Today her eponymous label is a statement of the designer’s belief in the basic commandments of fashion: style, simplicity & quality. One will also notice that these values are consistently & respectfully applied not only to Filippa K clothing, but to the shows, photographs, & store furnishings as well.
The Filippa K dark indigo slim fit jeans are a fine example of the designer’s devotion to producing clean, fussless pieces that easily become people’s personal beloved. From the denim (raw selvage) to the fit (a happy medium between straight & skinny) & the lack of visible labels, these nondescript jeans are rapidly winning legions of enthusiastic converts.

By Malene Birger Felice Dress

Danish designer Malene Birger is allegedly one of Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark’s favourite designers. MTV Europe has crowned her the ‘Queen of Fashion in Copenhagen’, while international trend magazine Wear Global has nominated her Copenhagen boutique as one of the world's finest in terms of design & decor. Like many of Birger’s creations, this elegant silk dress featuring regal mandarin collar & comfy balloon sleeves reflects a vintage touch & an inspiration from classic film & style icons. It also oozes a refined European sophistication common in the designer's works. For sweet, casual charm, pair this with your favourite blue jeans.

Robert Rodriguez Seamed Dress

Urban gals can thank Robert Rodriguez for feminine looks that have a contemporary appeal, such as this versatile V-neck dress with pretty seams. Work the layered look in the office -- by wearing a white top under the dress, for instance -– then take the top off for a night out on the town!

A.P.C. New Standard Jeans - Unisex

Known as an unmarketer who makes “insanely ordinary” fashions, French clothier A.P.C. (Atelier de Production et de Création) is really taking off these days with a cult-like following for its denim line. Save for minor tweaks, the label has barely changed these classic, slightly tapered unisex jeans in 2 decades. The New Standard jeans do not carry external tags, although the first button is engraved. Think of these as the ‘French 501’ -– except they're made from harder Japanese selvage (raw) denim. But the jeans will reward you with handsome fading & wear patterns if broken in properly -– for example, if you only cleaned (or rather, dry-cleaned) them after, say, 6 months wear. Although that sounds a bit disgusting, you'll find the jeans moulding to your natural shape. Another interesting care tip recommended by A.P.C.: go swimming in the ocean wearing the jeans, rub the jeans repeatedly with dry sand, rinse the jeans in fresh water, then let dry in the sun. All part of the fun that deepens the jeans’ appeal.

If you are new to A.P.C. denim, try 1 size down to start -- but you can wear them normal, baggy, or with huge cuffs showing, too, of course.

Happy new murine Year of the Rat

Dear friends (hey, we know it’s mostly just us talking but we may as well be polite),
We know, we know. We've been slacking on the blog. We promise we'll have new posts up by next week. We can do better!
Hope you're all doing great and didn’t get too stressed out over the holiday season. We're enjoying the New Year spirit and feeling extremely thankful for all your support and friendship in 2007. We wish you the most wonderful Year of the Rat possible -– crisis-, worry-, and pest-free.
(We also wish for you a 2008 blessed with cheap fuel, splendid sunshine, on-time flights, first-class upgrades, stylish finds, continued health, good food, more stylish finds…)
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Laundry by Shelli Segal Long Maxi Dress

The sexy, elegant maxi dress is back and being worn at the most fashionable events on the social calendar. This interpretation by Laundry by Shelli Segal features halter straps (which gives an illusion of broader shoulders), stripes, bright colours and a full skirt with banded hem to make it a throwback to the classic late 1960s - 1970s hippie-chic look.
Accessorise with sparkly sandals/stilettos and a matching clutch. Dramatic yet easygoing, just perfect for the party or the after-party!

Laundry by Shelli Segal Scoopneck Sequin Dress

Time to do the Laundry: The most popular celebs trust Laundry by Shelli Segal to help establish themselves as fashion icons. The clever name reflects a clean, timeless attitude that many find charming, while the designs always deliver impeccable styling and unforgettable appeal. With refreshed creative direction and a recent renaming (Laundry by Design), the collection is set to make the step from consistently good to brilliant.
Laundry’s sophisticated designs show proudly in its bridesmaid dresses, evening gowns and shoe collection as well. You can find a small selection of Laundry shoes at our sister store, Whoop!
The sheerest black hosiery will work beautifully with this gorgeous dress. Or pair it with skinny jeans and sky-high heels for stunning casual flair.
Just in store. Shop early for those year-end seasonal gatherings and office parties!
100% Cotton, with allover sequins.

Burberry Blue Label Men's Jeans

A unisex collection launched in 1996 for the Japanese market, Burberry Blue Label is more than just a spin-off line of the high-end designer brand. Featuring practical designs and refreshing colours, its mission was to bring the popularity of Burberry back to younger market sectors in Japan. Licence holder and designer Sanyo Shokai cleverly got trendy songstress Amuro Namie to don a distinctive Blue Label plaid mini-skirt during her 1997 marriage press conference. This triggered a phenomenal boom and successfully reversed Burberry’s aging image, subsequently propelling Blue Label into the biggest growth segment for the brand globally. Still somewhat under-the-radar in the West, Burberry Blue Label is as hot as ever in Japan and lately has been basking in the attention of Hong Kong/Taiwan stars and fans.
FQK51-505 One Wash (Bio Stone) Denim. New Arrival.

Robert Rodriguez Eyelet Mini Dress

It’s hard for Robert Rodriguez to go wrong in the eyes of his fans. The Cuban-born designer had admired Dior as a child, devouring a book on Dior that his mother had given him. Then, as a fresh NYC/F.I.T. graduate, he was hired by Dior and this gave him the huge opportunity to refine his craft. Today Robert Rodriguez designs for an impressive clientele (which includes industry buyers and celebrities) who appreciates understated sexiness and alluring fabric and fit.

Imagine this sweet, flirty little dress with a bright bag and oversized shades or some fab heels -- just right for sunny days and city nights!
Fashioned from vintage hand-cut lace.

Babydoll with Embellished Neckline by Castle Starr

Wish upon a Starr: With astute financial acumen and a design team to support him, businessman Dan Castle has successfully launched an emerging label which comprises pieces made with such enviable refinement and impeccable taste, it's no wonder fashion editors and celebs are big fans.
Merging modern beauty and vintage embellishments, this delicate Castle Starr creation captivates with a neckline that looks like it was fashioned from a vintage necklace.
For ladies who don't want full sequin, but want to shine.

Viktor and Rolf Butterfly Sleeve Dress

First-time fans are often surprised to discover that Viktor and Rolf, the avant-garde Dutch design duo, do make utterly wearable clothes. This sophisticated dress in a gentle shade has a graceful drape over the body, making it perfect for weekend get-togethers, or alluring in the evenings when worn with flirty heels. Nice touches include the butterfly sleeves and pretty satin accents.

100% silk. Dry clean.

Evisu Heritage Kamikaze Phoenix Jeans

Osaka-born, Evisu grew out of founder Hidehiko Yamane’s quest to produce vintage-style denim wear through labour-intensive methods. Lacking the funds to produce the leather logo patch for his first creations, the then-tailor came up with the cost-saving idea to hand-paint a stylised gull on the back pockets. The logo stuck and Evisu took off. “If I can’t find quality in a product, I’ll make it”. Guided by this philosophy and being the avid angler and golfer that he is, Yamane has even gone on to make fishing tackles and launch a golf line.

The Evisu Heritage Kamikaze Phoenix Jeans features a phoenix, the word “Kamikaze” (divine wind) in Kanji characters, and the gull logo screenprinted onto the back.

Now in store.

Button fly. Care: Wash before wearing, color may transfer. Hand/machine wash cold separately. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low or line dry. Do not iron design.

Tibi Art Deco-inspired dress

The lack of formal training did not stop former American Express marketing executive and keen traveller Amy Smilovic from transforming her penchant for fashion into a brilliant new career. A retro-inspired line, Tibi embodies the designer’s fearless, casual chic approach.

This colour-blocked dress is from Tibi’s much-praised Fall/Winter ’07 line, a collection said to have deftly captured the 1930s ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ visual style.

Invisible back zipper. Dry clean only.

april, may embroidered top with flutter sleeves

Despite its yet-small presence, many predict that april, may will soon be a big hit. A labour of love by former Paul & Joe designer Diane Goldstein Sitbon and her husband Yohan, this Paris-based collection (so named for the couple’s months of birth) is coveted for its earnest blend of youthful charm and sexy femininity, created for women with a sense of fun and attitude.

Wouldn’t it be exquisite to own a lovely piece of april, may now?

Currently in store.

Taupe grey linen, slight babydoll shape.100% linen.

Retro silk jersey Tessa dress by Trina Turk

As autumn draws in, you are sure to "fall" in love with this stylish dress from Trina Turk.

One of LA's best loved brands and a celeb favourite, Trina Turk's distinctive, chic style is inspired by the optimistic fashions of the '60s.

Influenced by her Japanese mother, her designs often incorporate lots of interesting, vintage prints.

Rev the dress up with a bold necklace or leggings if you think you can handle serious Palm Springs cool!

In store now.

Tessa Long Sleeve Dress. Contessa Paisley Silk. 100% Silk.