New Resort 2012!

After completing his degree at Parsons in the 80’s, Connecticut born designer Reed Krakoff has worked for iconic American sportswear lines such as Tommy Hilfiger and Polo/Ralph Lauren. It was in 1996 when Krakoff joined Coach and started to develop a partnership that ultimately would help mold his future ventures as a designer.



Mini shoulder bag by Reed Krakoff: $525

In 2010, after practically rebuilding the Coach brand in the late 90’s, Reed Krakoff launched his namesake label. Although only a few seasons old, Krakoff’s strengths are clear. He refers to his designs as “warm minimalism.” If that doesn’t exactly provide an immediate image, Krakoff goes further to explain that the roots of his aesthetic lie closest with the ideas of minimalism, but with a downtown edge. Inspired by “New York style,” Krakoff can be associated most with a streamlined silhouette that is often accented with one of his covetable bags or pairs of shoes.

Boxer bag by Reed Krakoff in range of sizes and colors from $990 - $1,490

This season we’re excited for all aspects of Mr. Krakoff’s line. Like we mentioned earlier, his label is young when compared to many of his competitors, but with that said it has already developed signature accessories and pieces that we can’t wait to share with you. One of which is the Boxer bag. The simple and succinct design is timelessly stylish. Fortunately, Krakoff’s design goes beyond the stigma of an “It” bag. It has hints of a Hermes Birkin Bag structurally, but with Krakoff’s downtown spin. We’re also expecting shoes and pieces from Krakoff’s ready-to-wear line. Much like the Boxer bag, Krakoff is also known for his “baseball” tops. The style reappears through out Krakoff’s collection, whether in the form of a jersey, cardigan or sweater. We went with a nude cardigan that would be the perfect cover-up for your early spring wardrobe.

Baseball cardigan in nude by Reed Krakoff: $580

Reed Krakoff is yet another designer that we’re excited to bring into our store and hopefully into the closets of our customers! Please come by and check out the selection for yourself, we’re sure it won’t disappoint. Plus, it’s never too soon to start thinking about your summer wardrobe and warmer weather!



Scarves: Super Manly! Really.

Okay I know what you're thinking: scarves on men may seem to some (perhaps you) as too French, too Euro.  Au contraire. Scarves are not only fashionable (nothing wrong with looking better than your peers) they are also functional. A recent AMA study concluded that men who wear scarves are 41% less likely to develop the common cold during the winter months, luxurious cashmere or wool blends increased the number to a whopping 73% (okay I made that up - but it's probably true as they keep you warm and duh we live in a cold climate during the winter). If you're back East or in Europe, you see many men wearing scarves because they walk outside in the winter.  Now in our Western (meaning Western US) car culture, we often drive most places - more often than we have to (I rode my bike today to work, bundled up, and it was exhilarating!) but on occasion we do walk.  Out to lunch from the office, or to the restaurant after parking the car, or from the parking lot to an Avs or Broncos game (that's blasphemous you say to wear a scarf to a Broncos' game - no it's not and I might even have one in orange if you so desire). . . on occasion we even walk the dog (I certainly hope - or does that explain why Mabel has developed a bit of a paunch around her midsection?). 

All of these instances warrant a scarf when it's cold outside.  And don't worry it doesn't look wimpy to protect your neck from the cold - that's why we wear clothes after all.  We evolved from hairy apes to be primarily hairless, clothing-loving humans (some more than others - clothing-loving that is, well actually both). Nothing is less masculine to me and more asinine than seeing some guy trying to "brave" the elements on his lunch hour while scurrying (hands in pockets, head scrunched over, obviously freezing) from his office to Chipotle in a dress shirt and pants. Buy a coat. Hell, wear a scarf. Then he could enjoy all of the seasons to their utmost potential. And if you're wife or girlfriend is shivering on a cold Winter's night, you'll have your scarf to give to her (assuming she forgot hers) - and what's more chivalrous than that? Isn't that word of French origin? Mon dieu!

Pedro doesn't mess around: He wears a scarf when it's cold out.

Nili Lotan's Downtown Chic

Nili Lotan 'Western Shirt,' $295

After relocating to New York City from her native Israel in 1980 to pursue a career in fashion, Nili Lotan has actively developed a distinct aesthetic. Working as senior design director for companies such as Ralph Lauren and Nautica, it was in 2003 that Lotan launched her namesake label.

Her designs seem to epitomize the idea of “downtown chic.” She appears to be inspired by classic American sportswear, but if it were for the tomboy next door. When you see a piece by Nili Lotan you can’t help but think of the word effortless. There’s freshness to the classic designs that Lotan presents. The “Cash Shirt” takes the classic western style and turns it on its ear, but only slightly. Available in black silk in a slim cut, the “Cash Shirt” offers a stylish and playful alternative to a design that could be considered kitsch.



Nili Lotan 'Cash Shirt,' $475



Another great piece that we received this season is the herringbone hook front blazer. Again, the boyish style is feminized with the small lapel and single industrial hook closure at the waist, revealing an evidently feminine silhouette. The classic jacket could bring you from one year to the next without losing its appeal or place in your wardrobe.

It’s always fun to look as if you’ve stolen something from your boyfriend or husband’s closet, and Nili Lotan’s clothing has this unspoken charm. The play on the masculine and feminine and the mix of textures make her collection accessible to women with a range of taste. You can take one piece or five, these clothes don’t wear you, you wear them. As Nili Lotan said herself, “we express ourselves through the clothes we wear, reflecting our own personal style, mood or attitude…A woman’s beauty and self should be enhanced, not defined by the clothes she wears.”

Nili Lotan Herringbone Blazer, $595