East Coast West Coast Worldwide

Shirt courtesy of EastWest, Acne shorts, Chloe heels, sunglasses courtesy of Norma Kamali, cuff courtesy of Joomi Lim, Triskaidekaphobia gear necklace.  

A little while back, I was emailed about the launch of a small new online boutique called EastWest, featuring a tightly curated little collection of cool drapey basic pieces and fun accessories to wear with them. The cool and cheap aesthetic reminds me quite a bit of the beloved Swedish chain store Monki, but somehow EastWest is even cheaper. Plus, Monki doesn't ship to the U.S. yet, and EastWest, which is based out of Hong Kong, ships worldwide.

While the selection is limited to one page, all of the items are desirable, and even more impressive, all are incredibly affordable. Woven shirts average around $25-35, and the most expensive item is a pair of shoes for $80. Things are already starting to sell out, so I hope and expect that the shop will eventually grow.   Emma let me pick out one of the shirts, and the sheer cascading top is definitely going to become a layering staple.  I highly suggest you make a round through the site before everyone else catches wind and everything disappears.

Draped Frill Top $35

Cut out sleeve top $35
 

Asymmetrical sleeveless top $30

 

Buckle boot $80

 

Sheer paneled drape-top $40

-Tiffany

Fashion's Night Out with DKNY!

A little while back, I had the privilege of participating in DKNY's Something NY campaign.  DKNY partnered with my lovely friends over at Stylecaster to tap five New Yorkers, including myself, to style some looks from their Fall collection.  DKNY is one of those quintessential New York brands that I grew up with, and I was very honored to take part in the campaign.  My mother wore, and still wears, the brand, and I remember one of the first pieces of grown-up clothing that I bought at thirteen was a DKNY silk tank that I still have and wear.  Also, who could forget the iconic DKNY billboard, which we were so sad to see removed and replaced?  The logo has even been reinterpreted by WEEKDAY on one of their fall tees.

Anyway, I styled three looks from their modish Fall Collection, which included plenty of cool colorblocked dresses, dreamy shearling leopard print coats, and knit puffer jackets, which I unfortunately didn't manage to incorporate into my outfits, but are also on the top of my wishlist.  I also did a series of interviews on the website, which you can read here.  Last but not least, I will also be hanging out at the DKNY store at 655 Madison Avenue during Fashion's Night Out on Thursday, September 8th at 8pm. There will be complimentary popcorn, beer, and haircuts courtesy of The Blind Barber (the co-founder, Jeff Laub, also participated in the campaign)! Hope to see you there!

The three looks I styled for DKNY's Something NY campaign! 
 

-Tiffany

A Family Affair

All photos by Ryan MacFarland

Ursidae, which means The Family of Bears, is very much a family project. When my friend Maj Anya DeBear's father Robert was diagnosed with cancer, he set his daughters with the task of making use of a series of Tessellation drawings that he had created in 1975. Tessellations, which were made famous by artist M.C. Escher, consist of infinite fields of interlocking forms or figures. The work had never been seen by anyone outside of his immediate family before, and Maj Anya and her siblings decided to figure out a way to share the mesmerizing drawings with the public.

Maj Anya, who is an incredibly talented artist in her own right, turned the drawings into textile designs, imbued with vivid colors.  Her first project was a dramatic custom made dress that she collaborated on with her friend Carlo Alcantara for the musician Oh Land, featuring cascading interlocking birds.  Following the success of the project, and the cathartic experience of having her father witness the dynamic dress on stage before his passing, she also decided to create a line of sweeping scarves from the fabric. The choice was based on the heirloom nature of scarves, which are passed down from generation to generation, much like her father's drawings were passed down to her and her siblings.  The story is incredibly moving, and the work is very compelling on its own. I can't think of a more beautiful way to commemorate a moment of loss.

-Tiffany