I had a meeting up at the Chevy Chase Saks Fifth Avenue store today. It was my first visit to that particular store and I got there early (and then ended up staying afterwards) to explore a bit. In my opinion (and at the risk of sounding kinda corny), one of the most wonderful things any fashion follower can do is spend an afternoon in an upscale retailer like Saks. You don't have to buy anything – I didn't; I'm still being good! -- but just to walk around, to stand veryvery close the Lanvin and the Oscar de la Renta and the Chanel, to try on a Choo or two, makes for an inspiring time. The stitching, the fabric, the details of such items – these are things that pictures will never do justice. It was all so very lovely. (And, should you be in market for something beautiful, much of it was on some mayjah sale.)
One of my favorite new finds was some pieces from Australian-born, Paris-based designer Martin Grant. Saks had a few detailed black dresses from him (all at verrry tempting sale prices), and they were just so perfectly constructed, with artful pleating and sleek shapes, that I was instantly smitten. (Look at that coat above from his upcoming F/W collection! Swoooon.)
I knew it was meant to be when I clicked on the S/S section of his site and was happily greeted by an image of an enormous pink button as the page loaded.
His designs are not at trendy – no bright paint-splatters here! – but they are, season after season, incredibly well-constructed, impeccably detailed and otherwise perfect. I think I may be in love. {I also think I might love the idea of bright white tights and turtlenecks layered under fitted black sheaths for this fall.}
Even his bio picture is kind of amazing. See?
Do you have a favorite store where you love to just go and drool? My all-time favorite is Lane Crawford in Hong Kong (with nearby Joyce a close second), but Barney's New York is probably at the top of my list in the U.S. I'd love to hear if you do -- it would be excellent fodder for my Fashion Vacation Wishlist.
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