Slide Show: Spring Fashion 2012
Play It Cool
The latest way of going to great lengths: ultrafeminine sheer skirts paired with tomboy oxfords. When it comes to color combinations, pastels and cobalt are fair game.
On Her: Giada Forte silk maxi skirt ($372) and Dosa cotton and sequin blouse ($382), Les Amis. Jimmy Choo glitter oxfords ($550), Jimmy Choo. Iosselliani malachite and jasper bracelet ($290), Hitchcock Madrona.
On Him: Ami cotton shorts ($225), Ami cotton button-up shirt ($255), and Massimo Alba shawl-collar cardigan ($715), Barneys New York. Salvatore Ferragamo suede loafers ($530), Nordstrom.
Location: Six-thousand-square-foot converted church (price available upon request), Hal Rappaport/Windermere Oak Tree Real Estate and Pauline Oxford/Better Properties Seattle King.
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Whole New Game
The new sport-inspired mesh fabrics get elegant or edgy—or both—when layered and accessorized.
Edun organic cotton cardigan ($298), Mario’s. Alexander Wang cotton and rayon top ($375), Nordstrom. Fendi sunglasses ($350), Neiman Marcus. Hitchcock Madrona cashmere scarf ($195) and faceted chalcedony sterling silver ring ($310), aqua cabochon and vintage metals bib necklace by Lulu Frost ($190), crochet and chain bracelet ($265) and ring ($95) by Venessa Arizaga, Hitchcock Madrona.
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Helmut Lang stretch leather pants ($990), Nordstrom. Leather fringe pumps by Bellevue’s Report Signature ($200), Report Footwear. Reece Hudson oversized leather clutch ($796), Totokaelo.
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Through the Looking Glass
The new trouser is extra long, extra loose, highly graphic, and slightly sheer.
Rag and Bone silk trousers ($475) and Jason Wu silk sweater ($585), Nordstrom. Etro silk elastane cardigan ($960), Neiman Marcus. Jimmy Choo stretch suede sandal (similar styles priced around $1,200), Jimmy Choo. Wood bead necklace by Seattle artist Irene Wood ($160), Irene Wood. Hitchcock Madrona faceted chalcedony sterling silver ring ($310) and lapis ring ($289), Hitchcock Madrona. Theyskens’ Theory leather and cotton cross-body bag ($325), Barneys New York.
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Tribal Gathering
Warm weather summons earthy, exotic fabrics; smart city folk mix them with stripes and luxe abstracts.
Suno silk dress ($785), Mario’s. Eric Javits rayon hat ($150), Nordstrom. Vintage wood and resin bangles ($45 each), Hitchcock Madrona. Stella McCartney printed-wool fold-over clutch ($665), Neiman Marcus.
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Photographic Memories
Designers evoke surreal tableaus with hyperrealistic prints.
On Him: J Brand cotton jeans ($195), Dries Van Noten cotton shirt ($275), Givenchy bird-of-paradise-print cotton tie ($265), and Barneys Co-op leather oxfords ($230), Barneys New York.
On Her: Stella McCartney tropical-print structured jacket ($1,745), Neiman Marcus. Jil Sander hummingbird-print A-line viscose satin twill skirt ($1,170), Totokaelo. American Apparel knee-high stockings ($13), American Apparel. Prada patent leather low-heeled pumps ($650), Neiman Marcus. Iosselliani chain and stone earrings ($230), Hitchcock Madrona.
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Roll With It
Bold florals and paisley prints are having a moment. Together, they yield an ultramodern take on vintage style.
Vintage-inspired polyester blend swimsuit by Seattle design studio Frankie Four ($95), Frankie Four. Jil Sander cotton cardigan ($1,490), Neiman Marcus. Iosselliani malachite and jasper bracelet ($290), Hitchcock Madrona. Leather wrap bracelet from Seattle label Meet Me Here ($46), Meet Me Here.
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Color Index
File neutrals next to candy-colored hues and organize spring colors with a bold eye.
On Her: Alexander Wang silk tank top ($295) and A.L.C. wool and mohair trousers ($425), Barneys New York. Rachel Comey knit vest ($334), Totokaelo. Vince leather blazer ($995), Mario’s. Prada patent leather platform oxfords ($950), Nordstrom. Hand-beaded necklace ($1,800) by David Chatt, David Chatt Studio. Crochet and chain necklace ($325) and ring ($95) by Venessa Arizaga, Hitchcock Madrona.
On Him: Seven for All Mankind cotton jeans ($169), Loden Dager cotton shirt ($165), and Walkover suede oxfords ($225), Mario’s.
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Old Dog, New Trick
This season’s pleated silhouettes and expressive patterns update classic black-and-white combinations.
Prada silk dress ($3,640), Neiman Marcus. Jimmy Choo stretch suede sandal (similar styles priced around $1,200), Jimmy Choo. Smokey quartz, black gemstone, and hammered 14K gold earrings by Seattle artist Maria Carter ($250), Hitchcock Madrona.
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