ISAORA

ISAORA is a menswear company influenced by snowboarding and adventure. At ISAORA, the designers choose to use high performance fabrics and notions and "take [their] ecological footprint seriously and are always looking for ways to reduce [their] environmental impact." I love their printed poncho and their dropped crotch union suits. You can shop the full FW 2011 collection at isaora.com. 

Lucas Nascimento

Lucus Nascimento, the two collections young brazilian-born, London-based designer creates sculptural forms for his knitted heavy collections. Favorites of his work include his built up neck tops and peplum waisted bottoms. See all of his FW11 and SS12 collections as well as recent press at his website, Lucusnascimento.com.

Steven Alan Women's Fall 2011

Check out these cute wearable looks from Steven Alan's Fall 2011 look book. I'm especially feeling the 70s inspired flared pants.  Shop the looks online at StevenAlan.com 

HI-CHY

These are two great pairs of shoes from footwear label Heutchy (Hi-Chy). With the Navajo textile and classic workman trends in full swing these shoes are anything but timeless. None the less, they are the perfect mens boot/shoe for Fall-Winter 2011/ 2012. Gentlemen, you can get a pair from the Heutchy Online Store.

Fred X Richard

 

Fred Perry's classic heritage designs combined with the vision of designer Richard Nicoll results in a plaid filled, patent leather detailed collection for Fall. This is the formula which has created the simple and chic designs for Fred Perry's Laurel Wreath Collection. Highlights include a blue pantent leather jacket and a silk viscose plaid blouse. The overall feel is preppy chic meets 60's mini skirt wearing fun. Pick up any of these piece and many more at FredPerry.com.  

NYFW Spring 2012: Preppy Miami Beach Grandma

Proenza Schouler

I'm finally starting to feel better and have gathered some energy together to look through the  NYFW Spring 2012 collections. I pulled together a collection of colorful modern preppy Miami Beach grandma looks that I can't wait to see women wearing this spring.

    

1 & 2) Chris Benz   3 & 4) Alice & Olivia 4 & 5) Peter Som

This is it!

Coral Branch Necklace, Robin Mollicone for Alder Boutique $240 and Grommet Dress, Alder $215

So this is it. Just a few moments ago Alder Boutique launched. I'm very excited for all to see what Nina and I have been working on for the past few months. Everything on the site is beautifully crafted and made from quality fibers and materials. All items can only be found through AlderBoutique.com and soon at the Pratt Pop up shop at the Dekalb Market. So everything is very exclusive! I hope you enjoy and please contact Alder if you have any questions or just want to tell us what you think!

Grommet Shirt, Alder $170 and Slit Skirt, Alder $199; Wood Floral Long Sleeve Shirt, Alder $199

Knit Denim Motorcycle Jacket, Alder $260 and Antler Scarf, Alder $144

Pleated Skirt Dress, Alder $350 and Grommet Dress, Alder $215

Wood Floral Sleeveless Button Front Shirt, Alder $244

Lanvin Fall Winter 2011 Campaign

Models dancing poorly. 

Zana Bayne FW 2011

 Check out Zana Bayne's Fall Winter 2011 look book because I never get tired of leather harnesses. 

the twentyten Fall Winter 2011

 

the twentyten's fall winter 2011 collection is a series of desert hued garments featuring unique fabrications such as recycled plastic and a digital print of garbage. Despite the tough gritty thoughts those materials may bring to mind the collection is still soft and feminine.

Libertine FW 2011

Libertine made a bold return to NYFW with neon graphic crazy checks on sleek shift silhouettes. Making the collection stand out from the overwhelming sea of black. 

(photos via Style.com)

Men's Fall 2011

Kenzo

3.1 Philip Lim

Raf Simons

Raf Simons

Burberry

Burberry

The most exciting trend this past Fall 2011 Mens Fashion Week was color.  Not a little color here and there but solid brightly hued garments filled the runways of Paris and Milan. Orange pants, blue coats, and yellow sweaters are everywhere.

Raf Simons' purple knee-length jackets are a personal favorite.
Dapper minimalism muffles the bold color making them seem surprisingly wearable. 

One thread that ties the color trend together is this minimalism.  Clean simplicity seems to be the norm with a preppy back to school vibe. Mens Fall 2011 is color goes Ivy League.   

(photos via style.com)