Flashback
by Amy Tara Koch and Joseph GuintoViva la prepster. After seasons of wacky prints, bohemian
accessories, and wayward silhouettes, fashion has made a U-turn and
hightailed it back to the country club. Recalling the classic chic
of icons such as
Katharine Hepburn and JFK, designers like Ralph
Lauren, Chloé, and J.Crew are reworking the signature American
motif into a modern fashion statement.
- Amy Tara Koch
men's
J.Crew Seersucker
Suit Jacket
(Blue), $198,
(800) 562-0258,
www.jcrew.com
J. Crew Seersucker
Suit Pant
(Blue), $98
Cole Haan Air
Clifden Saddle
(Navy/Champagne
Suede), $198,
www.colehaan.com
Brooks Brothers
Two-Button
Classic Sportcoat
(Lime), $448,
www.brooksbrothers.com
LA Eyeworks
Black Frame
Moohouse Glasses
in Pure Titanium,
$375, (800) 348-3337,
www.laeyeworks.com
Mossimo Stripe
Retro Polo
(White/Mint),
$15, Target,
www.target.com
Converse MT Star 3
(White/Black), $60,
www.converse.com
J.Crew Riviera Pima
Cotton Argyle Sweater
(Navy), $78
Band of Outsiders
White-Tipped Shadow
Striped Shirt,
$285, (312) 664-5553,
www.shopjake.com
Band of Outsiders Silk
and Linen Oxford Tie
(Canary), $115,
www.shopjake.com
J.Crew Braided
Rope Belt
(Ivory, Bali Blue), $28
women's
J.Crew Montauk Small Tote(Natural), $39.50,
(800) 562- 0258,
www.jcrew.comSee by Chloé Khakis, $375
(312) 664-5553,
www.shopjake.comAmerican Eagle Outfitters
Sunwashed Striped Polo, $24.50,
www.ae.comLondon Sole Ballet Flat(Pale Blue Nubuck), $140,
(310) 255-0937,
www.londonsole.com Ralph Lauren Skinny Polo, $65,
www.polo.comRalph Lauren Cotton Cable Crew
Neck Sweater (Cantaloupe), $125
Gap Reversible Ribbon Belt(Deep Iris Blue), $16.50,
www.gap.comJ.Crew Embroidered Chino Belt
with D-rings (Pink), $34
Lacoste Striped Jersey
Halter Dress, $140,
Lacoste stores
Gap Floral Bowtie Wedge
Espadrille (Fresh Grass), $39.50
London Sole Driving Moccasin(Violet), $180
Rafe Harajuku Extra Large
Canvas Tote (Orange), $375,
www.rafe.comBanana Republic Crusher
Cap (Khaki), $28,
www.bananarepublic.comGap Solid Cloche Hat(Blue), $19.50
— A.T.K.
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