7 Reasons to Buy a Bespoke Hoodie
August 25, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Fashion & Style
Bespoke, custom, personalize, call it what you will, but it’s a term I think of when talking about suits, shirts, and ties, and NOT when I’m talking about a hoodie. House of Billiam is changing that, by combining classic British suiting fabric with decidedly un-suit like clothes. The result is a bespoke hoodie – handmade, made-to-measure, and made from beautiful fabric.
Sure, you’ll pay a little more for this hoodie (prices start at about £150, free delivery), but there are lots of great reasons to buy an original:
You get to collaborate with the UK fashion house to design a one-of-a-kind …read more
5 Green Choices for Post-St. Patty’s Day
March 18, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Fashion & Style
Just because St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, doesn’t mean that you have to put away your green attire. Green, in all its shades and hues, is going to be around for awhile.
Here are 5 green selections that will take you all the way through summer:
From the St. John Collection is this double breasted textured knit jacket in green grass. $995. Matching skirt available.
This sheath dress (Larkspur) is by Nanette Lepore and features layered ruffles for a bit of femininity. Available in Seafoam, $395.
This petal bottom jacket from Soia & Kyo gives a soft look with is lines and …read more






