As we launched the new collection last week, I was able to reflect on an underlying thread that had nothing to do with the inspiration, color, or stories behind the new season. It occurred to me that there may be an invisible connection among the many choices I make in putting a collection together, as […]
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Plan Your 2022 Wardrobe, Painlessly
With the new year just beginning I am already thinking ahead to spring, and whilst I may have to wait awhile to see the fresh buds on the trees in my garden, I can certainly plan ahead in my imagination. Doing so not only makes me feel well prepared, but also makes it seem like […]
Simon’s Picks: 7 Ideas for Holiday Outfitting
With the holidays firmly underway, lockdowns behind us and the desire to celebrate with our loved ones, the holiday social life seems to be alive and kicking once again. With so many good reasons to see friends, spend time with loved ones and generally celebrate the season, stylish outfitting can be a challenge when you […]
The Great Getaway: Resort 2021 Capsule
This week as we really feel the ramp up to the holidays, I want to divert our attention away from warm, cozy knits and presents under the tree to our Resort capsule. This small capsule is directed toward those of us lucky enough to be planning a winter escape to the heat and sun, perhaps […]
Your 2021 Holiday Shopping, Elevated
I, like many of us, prefer to get Halloween over with and let November kick off the ramp-up to the holidays. I love the time just after the leaves have fallen and the bare trees frame the icy winds in the wait for the first snow. The holiday excitement is a wonderful time for families […]
Spotlight on Luxury: Loro Piana
I have a few mantras in life, but there are two I feel are especially relevant to fashion: Always buy the best you can afford. Use beautiful things every day. Basically, my philosophy is that you shouldn’t keep your best china, crystal or silver locked away, but enjoy them all the time. Beauty makes daily […]
Fall Color Surprise
The new fall color palette is rich and full of seasonal tones that evoke the arrival of fall: the spices, the berries, the foliage and the appealing warm tones that welcome us into the autumnal months. It’s easy to love these colors, and one of the pleasures I had in working with the new palette […]
Outdoor Icon: The Shirt Jacket
The shirt jacket has been around for some time, and whilst I am not exactly sure of its origins, this style was worn in rural America as early as the thirties and forties—probably as an evolution of a heavy work shirt to wear over thermal knits in winter. Synonymous with Canadian lumberjacks in classic red […]
Get Your Exclusive Custom-Made Layers
It is worth noting that at this time, compared to over a year ago, we have a completely overhauled and new line-up in our knit assortment having introduced and updated new styles, options, and fabrics. Knits are no longer relegated to the narrow offering of just polos with the occasional Henley, but offer polos, zip […]
Accessories Make the Difference
I very often am asked about accessorizing outfits. After pulling an outfit together with the main custom-made pieces of a top and bottom and perhaps a third piece for layering, how do you finish off an outfit with the right accessories that look relevant and modern without relying on the classics? Finishing an outfit with […]