Archive for March, 2011
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
You steal your boyfriend’s over-sized sweatshirt, his razor, and maybe even his credit card(!) Now you can steal his bow ties, too. Although the menswear trend always seems to be in fashion, the bow tie is popping up on the necks of well-dressed women as the apparent go-to item for Spring 2011. Remember a few weeks ago when we told you about C. Chauchat ties? The line, founded in fact by two women, has some great bow ties that you (or your man) can accessorize with. Take a look and see how other ladies are making a statement with this masculine neck wear.
Refinery29 calls bow ties a “fun, springtime accessory.”
Blogger Man Repeller adds some personal style to her necklace with a few bow ties.
Diane Kruger rocks a polka dot bow tie on the red carpet. Photo from Famewatcher.com
The trend even continues for Fall 2011, as seen on the runways and captured by InStyle
C. Chauchat bow ties
Shop this style now on La Garconne
Tags: bow ties, bow ties for women, C. Chauchat, Diane Kruger, Fall 2011 trend, Famewatcher, InStyle, Man Repeller, Refinery29, Spring 2011 trend, ties
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Friday, March 25th, 2011
Warning: reading this post may cause extreme desire for summer weather and/or unplanned bookings to tropical getaways! We hate to tease you with this sexy swimwear while it’s still a frigid 35 degrees out, but high-end swimwear brand Tooshie has partnered with French ready-to-wear brand A.P.C. for their Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Tooshie, which was launched in 2008 by Natasha Wittgenstein, is known for its well-cut designs, glamorous styles and of course, flattering your “tooshie.” These principles, combined with the minimalist design approach of A.P.C., result in cute, classic bikinis. The best part about this collaboration? You can shop now here!
Tags: A.P.C., bikinis, designer swimwear, flattering bathing suits, striped bikini, Tooshie
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Friday, March 25th, 2011
We know, the suspense has been killing you! Who else is working away on Walker Street? Meet Jessica: cat lover, wild child and Head of Swimwear Division/Account Executive Women’s RTW here at Fiftytwo.
Jessica, rocking one of her fave accessories: hats!
- Full name: Jessica Elizabeth Haberer
- Official title: Head of Swimwear Division/Account Executive Women’s RTW
- Three words that best describe you: quirky, enigmatic, creative
- Theme song: “Real Wild Child” by Iggy Pop.
- Desired super power: to travel back in time.
- Describe your personal style: Relaxed with an Edge
- Favorite accessory: Hats, I wish I had more
- I never leave the house without My: Current book that I’m reading
- Biggest pet peeve: When people call me honey, sweetie, sweetheart. Unless it’s an elder.
- People say I look like: Kim Gordon is the coolest one; Jennifer Love Hewitt is the not so cool one.
- Guilty pleasure: Motley Crue!
- Words of wisdom/advice: “With enough courage you can do without a reputation.” –Rhett Butler
- A trend I hope never comes back is: Never say never, I kind of have a mullet right now
- Favorite NYC hangout: Mayahuel in the East Village. Love the Vampire-like atmosphere.
- I want people to know that: I have a very handsome cat named Bart.
Tags: felt hat, Fiftytwo Showroom, head of swimwear division, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Haberer, Kim Gordon, Mayahuel, Motley Crue
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Thursday, March 24th, 2011
Ahh Philadelphia: the City of Brotherly Love, epicenter of American history, bitter rival of New York sports teams; the motherland of the Philly Cheese Steak and the Liberty Bell; the place where one finds himself in pursuit of life, liberty, and now, fashion.
The Fiftytwo Team is a traveling bunch, and last week Jessica packed up some trunks and headed from our city to another, where she found an unlikely store with a memorable name: Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. Lacking the usual traits of your standard boutique, Art in the Age is a retail-gallery combo in Philly that supports hand-made artisanal culture by “empowering artists producing high quality work marked by fine craft and intellectual rigor.”
Jess managed to snap some photos of the eclectic space with all of its charming nick-knacks and original, handmade wallpaper designs. Highlights included March’s exhibition of Industrial Arts Modern Motorcycles and Art in the Age’s own spirits: Root and Snap, which you can read more about on Design*Sponge. Clothes, art, and drinks? Us New Yorkers are definitely feeling the brotherly love!
Tags: Art in the Age, Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, clothing stores in Philadelphia, Design*Sponge, Industrial Arts Modern Motorcycles, Philadelphia, Philly art, Philly fashion, Root, Snap
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Friday, March 18th, 2011
We all know that beautiful fabrics and textiles are the foundations of a quality garment, but we rarely think of this medium as the groundwork for jewelry. Enter Marina Callis, and her collection of artfully assembled textile accessories. Callis uses various fabrics and ribbons to create headbands, necklaces, bracelets, rings, pins and other pieces that remind us of intricate origami sculptures. According to Callis, who launched her line in 2000, “the objective of each creation is to transgress the limit between accessory and cloth.” There is such transgression, in fact, that some of her pieces have ended up in museums, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.
Tags: accessories, bridal headpiece, fabric jewelry, flower necklace, flower pin, headbands, Marina Callis, Museum of Contemporary Art, textile jewelry
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
We hope you’re ready to shop, because you’re invited to the exclusive Robert Geller sample sale at Fiftytwo!
Who: Robert Geller clothing and accessories from the past several seasons
What: Sample Sale!
Where: Fiftytwo Showroom at 52 Walker Street 5th fl, NYC 10013
When: Wednesday and Thursday, March 16 & 17 from 5pm to 8pm
Please note that there is limited stock and sizes, and no current Spring stock will be available. All merchandise will be marked down 60-70% of retail, so come check it out.
Tags: Fiftytwo Showroom, Robert Geller, Robert Geller sample sale, sample sale
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
New week equals new staff introduction! In continuation of our team bios, we’d like you to meet Juliana: our diligent Head of Accessories and self-professed Brazilian chocoholic!
Catching some rays on Greenport Beach in Long Island
- Full name: Juliana Branco Babin
- Official title: Head of Accessories Division
- Three words that best describe you: Fun, Charming, Trustworthy
- Theme song: Toda Menina Baiana from Brazilian singer Gilberto Gil
- Desired super power: Flying
- Describe your personal style: Classic with a twist.
- Favorite accessory: H.Stern ruby ring my husband gave me when our son was born
- I never leave the house without my: Blackberry
- Biggest pet peeve: saying thank you to people and being answered “ahn-han”
- People say I look like: my dad (sorry, no celebrities….)
- Guilty pleasure: chocolate
- Words of wisdom/advice: Mothers are ALWAYS right (I realized that after I became a mom) :)
- A trend I hope never comes back: hair perm
- Favorite NYC hangout: L’Orange Bleu – a French-Moroccan restaurant in Soho. My husband is good friends with the owners (they grew up together in France) and it has been our favorite spot for over 10 years. Still fun!
- I want people to know that: I am Brazilian and I make an incredible Nutella pound cake!
Tags: Blackberry, Brazilian, H.Stern, Head of Accessories, Juliana Babin, L'Orange Bleu, Nutella pound cake, Toda Menina Baiana
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Friday, March 11th, 2011
You’ve met the designers, went behind the scenes, and saw the fashions. So now, only one question remains: Fiftytwo, who are you? It’s time to introduce the hardworking team that keeps things rolling in our lofty space on 52 Walker Street. Meet Catherine Kim, our tough but sweet Director of Sales.
Don't be fooled by her sassy smile-- this Fiftytwo-er knows kung fu!
- Full name: Catherine Kim
- Official title: Director of Sales
- Three words that best describe you: compassionate, realistic, goofy
- Favorite song: “Moon River” Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Desired super power: to speak every language fluently
- Describe your personal style: all depends on my mood when I wake up.
- Favorite accessory: sunglasses.
- I never leave the house without my: Cartier watch.
- Biggest pet peeve: hearing the words “and liiiiike” multiple times in 1 sentence
- People say I look like: Kim Catrall, I don’t get it.
- Guilty pleasure: wine!
- Words of wisdom/advice: respect the creed of those around you yet stay true to your own
- A trend I hope never comes back is: banana clips and teased hair
- Favorite NYC hangout: Lure Fishbar for happy hour
- I want people to know that: I’m learning kung fu- woo~ah~!!
Tags: Cartier watch, Catherine Kim, Director of Sales, Fiftytwo Showroom, Kim Catrall, kung fu, Lure Fishbar, Moon River, sunglasses, wine
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011
Listen up, all you well-dressed gentlemen: a new line of menswear staples has arrived at Fiftytwo, and as you know, the right neckwear can literally tie together your outfit. C. Chauchat (pronounced ‘show-shaw’), features neckties, bow ties, and scarves that are hand made, tailored and customizable. These lavish wardrobe fundamentals are the result of the collaboration between Curie Choi and Beverly Liang, who incorporate high-end details and a light feminine touch while utilizing unexpected fabrics such as graphic cotton voiles, neon silk chiffon, and tulle.
Is he checking out a cool tie? Read more about C. Chauchat on Refinery 29
Recognize these ties? Fellow Fiftytwo-er Robert Geller featured them in his Fall 2011 Collection
Seeing spots and stripes: C. Chauchat on Selectism.com
These chau chats (literally: hot cats) match their ties to their style on Cool Hunting
Tags: Beverly Liang, bow ties, C. Chauchat, Cool Hunting, Curie Choi, Hot Cat, mens accessories, menswear, patterned ties, Refinery 29, Robert Geller, scarves, Selectism.com, ties
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Reunited and it feels so gooood! Joining its well-received other half, the Timo Weiland Fall 2011 women’s collection is now represented by Fiftytwo. The collection was inspired by colonial India, in which design partners Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein envisioned a fictional trip that Gloria Vanderbilt and Keith Richards embarked upon, circa 1960. Geometric prints, sixties silhouettes, and bold colors definitely reflect the rocker-socialite vibe, á la Bombay.
In an interview with heartymagazine.com, the TW guys described the Timo Weiland woman as “a confident, well-traveled girl. She may or may not be model-pretty, it is all about the way she carries herself. The clothes she curates into everyday are fun, young, and exciting. She is always interesting and engaging in social situations…Our girl definitely loves colorful prints, unexpected silhouettes and dramatic layering options.”
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Tags: Alan Eckstein, bold colors, Fall 2011 collection, geometric prints, heartymagazine, India, sixties style, Timo Weiland
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