French prep retailer, A.P.C., launched into their seasonal sale this week with approximately 50% off summer merchandise. What's more they've organized the sale beautifully, making it a cinch to shop online. Our favorite pieces include a jet black cotton blazer (was $330 now $231), a pair of tan suede flat ankle boots (was $380 now $266) and a cotton sailor's cap (was $90 now $45). Although the plainness of A.P.C.'s clothing makes for a rather subdued shopping experience, it's a great place to pick up office-appropriate clothing and basics with a long shelf-life.
The thing Matthew Williamson has going for him when it comes to resort is that his signature aesthetic is vaguely "tropical island" in the first place. For Resort 2010 he sent out a combination of candy colors and bright, electric prints. Some pieces were subtly beaded while others had dramatic embroidery. Considering that Williamson's price point is on the high end of designer, we much prefer his softer, more subdued expressions. Two of our favorites, above.
Liz Claiborne is intent to revive their menswear line, Claiborne. First they hired John Bartlett to take helm of design and today they're opening a West Village pop-up store.
Sophia Kokosalaki has been hired for a lead design role at Diesel Black Gold.
Contemporary stores, such as Intermix and Shopbop, are selling a lot of casual denim and tailored jersey pieces this summer.
In celebration of New York's new and improved bike lanes, Topshop is renting out bicycles this weekend.
