Barlow Spring 2011

Barlow Spring 2011 Look Book. Just as obsessed as I was here, here, and here.

To learn more, see more, and to shop for Barlow, click here.

Thanks, as always, to Angie over at the showroom for sending me the Spring 2011 Look Book.

xx.

M

Barlow Resort 2010 Collection

By now you are probably welllllll aware of my love and obsession with the clothing line, Barlow (also seen here and here). However, you cannot even begin to image how crazy excited I was when one of the designers, Alice Barlow (I mean, the brand in named after her!!), contacted me and offered to personally introduce me to their Resort 2010 Collection. Once again, the collection did NOT disappoint. With the idea of protection and military gear in mind, the line embodied a muted color palette of grays, whites, and greens, and also directly referenced the tools of protection with pieces that closely resembled leather gun holder vests and details such as bullet and ID holders. A print that could only be described as an "Atom Bomb" appeared on numerous tops, and the animal with the best and most ultimate protection gear, the DINOSAUR (!!!), made its way onto some knits and even became the inspiration behind a whole new t-shirt line. Named after Ms. Barlow's 5th Grade handwriting project about the "Barlowsaurus," the super soft t-shirts will be available in conjunction with the this collection. As a resort line is meant to serve transitionally, the line related to both the Fall/Winter and Holiday 2010 collections with it's apocalyptic feel and references to 1980s and 1990s cult movies. Still, it moved us further into spring with creations that could be worn and draped multiple ways, plus more raw edges and tons of fun, asymmetrical pieces. As a dichotomy of tomboy and oversized-comfort mixed with a sense of quite the opposite-girly, sexy, trendy-the Resort 2011 Collection just might be Ms. Barlow and her design partner Ms. Molly Girard Coonan's best yet! I can only say that Barlow just keeps on getting better and better and better and better.

"ID Holder" Pocket Top

"Atom Bomb" Sweater, and "Bullet Holder" Pocket Tee

Alice Barlow's 5th Grade Handwriting Project of the "Barlowsaurus "

Barlowsaurus T-Shirt Collection

Alice Barlow & Me

What I wore: Top by Torn by Ronny Kobo, Maxi Skirt by Emma&Sam, Shoes by Cynthia Vincent, Bracelets by Noir and House of Harlow, Neckalce (worn as sash) by ByLaShan

HUGE thank you to Alice for meeting with me, showing me the collection, and for sharing the Resort 2010 Look Book, plus her 5th Grade "Barlowsaurus" Project! (AND for gifting me my favorite zip-up sweater, which I tried on/modeled for you here.) Check out some of my favorite pages from the look book below:

To learn more, see more, and to shop for Barlow, click here.

xx.

M

Barlow Holiday 2010 Collection

"Christmas in July" is not even close to being enough in this case. What I am about to show you...I want now. Last month I professed my love for the brand Barlow (see that here), and now I am more than positive that I can confirm an undying obsession and an immediate need for, once again, this brand's entire collection. Their Holiday 2010 Collection, which is only their third collection ever produced, is just as catastrophic and wildly fun as their Fall 2010 line. Mary Girard Coonan and Alice Barlow clearly, clearly, clearlyyyy have two of the most creative minds I have ever seen when it comes to fashion design. Again, it is humor, mockery, and the idea of turning the classics upside-down that played large roles in the creation of their clothing. Robotic prints, an array of textures, as well as crazy-shaped garments all verify a true sense of authenticity and innovation. By channelling the early 80s movie Tron, as well as Mad Max, the late 70s flick from (then little known) Mel Gibson, they prove to be ahead of the curve as it was just released that Disney has created a Tron remake and that the fourth installment to the Mad Max series is currently in production (set for a 2011 release)! Tron:Legacy will hit theaters on December 17, 2010 and the Barlow Holiday 2010 Collection will hit the market just in time for the premier. All proof that this holiday season will be OUT.OF.CONTROL.

Thank you, as always, to Angie over at the showroom for showing me the collection and giving me the Holiday 2010 Look Book!

Check out my favorite pages from the look book below:

To learn more and see more Barlow, click here.

xx.

M