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A swath of saffron-colored habatoi silk blossoms from the slim silhouette of a navy-and-white pinstriped, high-waisted pencil skirt in this dress. The fully lined bodice boasts princes seams and cap sleeves, while the skirt's sturdy construction hugs your curves in an oh-so-flattering way. Finished with a silky tie at the neck and playful pleated ruffling in the back, the Scarlett Raven is a smoldering twist on a modern classic. (Traveler’s Tip: John Muir founded the Sierra Club and is credited to preserving Yosemite.)
Fit Notes: This dress fits True to Size. The top of this dress does not have much stretch to it and dress must be pulled over the head to put on. Arms have a slim fit and buxom women may need to order a size up. Dress is meant to fit snugly on body, but if you would like a more roomy fit, order a size up.
Machine wash cold, delicate cycle. Line dry.
It happened unexpectedly. Walking
through Chelsea on my way home from work on a particularly muggy Indian summer
evening, I decided to step into a familiar photo gallery to abuse their air
conditioning and cool off for a moment. Browsing the summer group show—a
loose theme of the Great American Landscape—I paused in front of a particularly
rich print of Ansel Adam's "Cathedral Peak and Lake, Yosemite."
I couldn't move on. Though I had seen hundreds of Adam's prints before, this
particular image held me captive...The austerity of the peak, the rich textures
of the rock, the vast, dynamic, unadulterated wilderness and the serenity of
the lake—a small hole bored its way into my heart and after I regained my
senses I rushed out of the gallery and hurried home.
That night I bought a ticket to
California and a guidebook to Yosemite for the upcoming Labor Day
Weekend.
Yosemite is a place of rough cut beauty.
Full of soaring peaks, crystalline lakes, and flourishing forests, it is the
ultimate antithesis to city living. Fresh, spontaneous and indomitable
landscapes ever changing, awash in a palate of vibrant colors, unique
textures and sensory details—I could not help but be overwhelmed with
inspiration as I trekked my way through the park. From the granite noggin
of Half Dome to the dangerous beauty of Rainbow Falls, I took note of how every
detail of my experience reminded me of something visual and physical that could
be translated into a textile, a color or silhouette for a dress…
Back in the gridded concrete jungle, my
own kodachrome prints tacked on the wall around an Ansel Adams poster (I just
had to…) the Yosemite line was born. Embracing the colors, textures and
spirit of the park, Yosemite is the ultimate collection for an early fall trip
to cooler, cleaner destinations (even if it's just the local park). It
embraces a bit of the maverick spirit, adding ruffles and frills, but also a
utilitarian practicality with super tailored silhouettes in polished
easy-to-wear fabrics. Yosemite is for the woman who knows how to work
hard and play even harder; one who loves the feel of grass beneath her feet and
the sweet sage smell at the top of a tall mountain, the mist from a waterfall
on her face and the warmth of the earth under her as she lies down in a
field. So go ahead, slip on a dress from the Yosemite collection and take
that trip—even if it is only in your imagination.
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