Wednesday, November 25, 2009

New arrivals from Dirty Librarian Chains



I love the aesthetic of Dirty Librarian Chains jewelry: the chunky, yet feminine look of draped and knotted chains. And last week, I was fortunate enough to catch designer Susan Domelsmith just as she had completed a series of one-of-a-kind holiday pieces. I love the new series of multi-strand chain bracelets and necklaces. Available now at Kaight.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Finally... It's Hasbeens...






Sorry, for the long wait. But once you slip into a pair of these, I think you'll agree that it was totally worth it...From Top: High-heeled Lace-Up Bootie, $358; Boot in cognac, $429; Classic Johdpur, $358; High-heeled Johdpur; $399; High-heeled Johdpur, $399.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Extra, Extra... Vaute Couture Vegan Winter Coats Now At Kaight


Finding a warm alternative to wool for a toasty outer layer has always posed a challenge. Fortunately, Chicago-based designer Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart has launched Vaute Couture, a collection of vegan-friendly, eco-conscious coats that would make even the most die-hard fashionista swoon. Made from a new textured fabric from Polartec® Thermal Pro® Series that is designed to retain heat, these beauties will keep you warm and snuggly on those bitter winter days. Hilgart has also been sure her coats are eco-friendly down to the very last detail: the buttons are never used vintage deadstock metal buttons and the collection is made in Chicago, taking advantage of local production facilities. As this is Hilgart's first season, the designer has started small with a very limited production run. And I'm so happy that a few of them will be landing at Kaight. Stop by to shop the Bomono and Vaute styles or order online here.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Pants To Poverty...


For those of you familiar with British slang, you probably already know that across the pond, they refer to underwear as pants. Brits also tend to label ideas or things they deem bad or nonsense pants. Hence the cheeky name for this British underwear label with a mission for eliminating poverty. Pants are made from 100% organic, fair-trade cotton. The Pants have just landed in NYC. Lots of colors for men and women. Perfect stocking stuffers! www.kaightshop.com.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Susan Woo Lands In Vogue On Sienna Miller
























Vogue Magazine has a new monthly feature: View: Style Ethics. Last month (November), the mag featured Michelle Williams in a Mongolian cashmere sweater by Stewart + Brown. The December issue, which is on newsstands now, features Sienna Miller wearing an organic wool and silk little black dress by newcomer Susan Woo. The dress, part of the designer's inaugural fall collection, is available at Kaight.