Letter from the Editor | What's Trending
Amanda Weisiger • 08/07/2016
Here's what you missed this week...
EDITOR'S PICKS
These are a few of our favorite things...
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SHOPS ON TOP
The ones we really dig right now...
Figue
East Hampton, NY
Created by Stephanie von Watzdorf, Figue is a luxury collection of clothing and accessories for women who travel. Named for the ancient fruit Stephanie enjoyed as a child in Italy, Figue is defined by a gypsy-meets-jet-set spirit. The seasonless brand brings together the urban energy of Paris and London with the natural beauty of the Mediterranean. Figue's core pieces include tunics, kaftans, shirts, dresses, denim, and accessories in colorful, global-inspired prints.
BURU
Nashville, TN
BURU is the first and only shopping destination for thoughtfully curated ready-to-wear for a mother's lifestyle. With over forty designers including Derek Lam 10 Crosby, Ace & Jig, Lemlem, Mara Hoffman, Demylee, and Rachel Comey, BURU focuses on a mom's fashion needs – washability, wearability, changing waistlines, and more. Founder and mother, Morgan Hutchinson, combs through hundreds of collections to find the perfect styles to accommodate all the phases of motherhood.
Augusta Twenty
Greenville, SC
Having worked for a combined twenty years in the apparel industry, owner Jennifer Houde and stylist Melissa Stroud are experienced in finding everything from figure flattering staple pieces to fun special occasion outfits. Known for its huge selection of denim, Augusta Twenty carries big name brands including Citizens of Humanity, Joe's Jeans, and Mother Denim. Houde travels from New York to Los Angeles to bring a carefully edited mix of lines to Augusta Twenty that cater to every lifestyle and budget.
Julep
Charleston, SC
Located on historic King Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, Julep (formerly known as Warren on King) specializes in contemporary women's clothing and accessories. Offering a carefully curated mix of unique merchandise at a wide range of price points, Julep's colorful selection offers a standout piece for any occasion. The shop proudly stocks designer names including Buckley K, Hutch, Sea + Stone, Ted Baker, and Analili, among others.
Hu's Wear
Washington, D.C.
Within one block of each other, Hu's Shoes and Hu's Wear are located in the heart of Washington, DC's historic Georgetown shopping district. Owner Marlene Hu Aldaba travels from New York to Milan to carefully handpick her creative selection of designer ready-to-wear, footwear, handbags, and accessories for the boutiques. The stores are stocked with designers names from the likes of Balenciaga, Fendi, Kenzo, Narciso Rodriguez, Stella McCartney, Proenza Schouler, and Erdem.
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