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We decided last week that chokers are ready for a resurgence. And this minimalist brass one from Here With Me is about as striking as they come. —erica
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Riviera Club’s spring collection is a good excuse to channel Blane McDonnagh or get your Sack Lodge on. Just the style—not the douche. —erica
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Next Level: Western-ish Boots
I once bought bright white cowboy boots, inspired by a pair that the über-cool the drummer in Ben Lee’s band was wearing. Though they’re hardly a purchase I regret, they aren’t exactly as versatile as these guys, which just allude to Western wear—think more Shania than Reba. —erica
LEVEL I: The pull-tabs and the angled heels of this Madison Harding style are the only tip-offs.
LEVEL II: Isabel Marant somehow makes it possible to look like a Parisian and a Texan at the same time.
LEVEL III: The detailing on these blue suede Opening Ceremony boots is screaming for a little denim skirt and a music festival.
LEVEL IV: Yes, I know: Why didn’t you have this Cobra Society pair (black leather and hand-woven wool) for Sundance?!
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Holy guacamole, we know. And while we can’t promise that Elizabeth Knight’s silver and rose gold earrings will make you look like our stunning friend Courtney, we can assure you that their versatility will blow your mind. They make a silk jumpsuit look more grown-up, they turn a basic long-sleeve tee into something sophisticated, and they breathe life into those cocktail dresses that you’re so tired of but can’t deal with replacing. —erica
Read more about Elizabeth Thompson, the designer:
+ On why she’s obsessed with all that’s old.
+ On the found objects that kickstarted her first collection.
+ On the ten best places in Savannah, in her humble opinion.
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A Ten-Stop Savannah Tour with Elizabeth Knight
The designer did time in the city and knows the most remarkable spots.
Elizabeth taking Savannah by bike.
Though Elizabeth Thompson is a relatively new designer, she has an enthusiasm for all that’s old. That passion came in awfully handy when she lived in the historic, mysterious, Southern town of Savannah, Georgia, where she spent her early twenties studying jewelry design at SCAD—and where, she says, “time really moves more slowly.” Here, Elizabeth helps us navigate the cobblestone streets, showing off her 10 fave stops. —lydia woolever
Oh-so-enticing Tybee Island.
Tybee Island
“My friends and I would drive out to this beach almost every weekend and on hot summer nights for midnight swims. What I remember the most about our trips was the 20 minute drive—windows rolled down and music turned up, the Gorillaz playing.” (tybeevisit.com)
Zia Boutique
“Zia, the namesake owner and designer, actually taught me how to run my own business. I worked there when it first opened, and he made everything look effortless. I smile looking back on that now, because there’s a serious amount of work that I didn’t know about going on behind-the-scenes.” (ziaboutique.com)
River Street
“Like you’d imagine, it’s right along the Savannah River and has lots of fun bars and restaurants. In Savannah, there’s no open container law, so in the evening you can grab a drink from one of these spots and walk along the water.” (riverstreetsavannah.com)
The no-nonsense Clary’s signage.
Clary’s Café
“This spot is amazing—the best brunch in town—and is just down the block from my old apartment on Abercorn Street. It’s a diner setting, open since 1903, with almost anything you could think of on the menu. Definitely get a milkshake. (claryscafe.com)
Pinkies Master’s
“Pinkies is a dive bar that smells like beer, and what I love about it is that it never changes—which is something I love about Savannah in general. The students keep the town fresh, but she always stays true to her nature.”
ShopSCAD
“SCAD—Savannah College of Art and Design—makes up a huge part of the town. In the middle of downtown, they have this big gift store that carries art by their students and alumni. My jewelry has been carried there for about three years now.” (shopscad.com)
The Jepson Center at The Telfair Academy
“It’s this new, modern building, full of paintings, sculptures, and works from local artists. It has a grand staircase and bright, white walls and these huge panes of glass that look out over a park. My friends got married there last year—it was one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever been to.” (telfair.org)
Forsyth Park’s fountain, built in 1858.
Forsyth Park
“This is a great, open place in the heart of downtown, with a beautiful, old fountain and dramatic Spanish moss everywhere. Bring your dogs. Play bocce. Sometimes I’d bring a sketchpad with me to work on new designs.”
Satchel Boutique and Studio
“The designer—her name is Elizabeth, too—has been working on Satchel for about as long as I have on Elizabeth Knight. It’s an adorable boutique with a beautiful workshop in the back that I’m jealous of.” (shopsatchel.com)
Elizabeth on 37th
“They’re known for having a one-of-a-kind Southern menu—pan-seared sea scallops with tuna tartare and almond-crusted coastal grouper. It’s in a gorgeous, historic Georgia mansion. The triple chocolate cake…” (elizabethon37.com)
Savannah photos courtesy of Jamie Beck.
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You could say that pleats and Hawaiian prints and tiers are too much for one skirt. But I’d say you’re wrong, and so would Suno. —erica
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In Character: Carmen Sandiego
Have you ever looked for pictures of female cartoons on the internet? I bet you can guess where I’m going here. In short, turns out a lot of people think that this globe-trotting caper is a real hot tamale, and these are the key components of her look (which are only as sexy as you make ‘em.). —erica
A cherry-red Helene Berman hat always gets those Rockapella guys singing.
Maison Scotch leather gloves to hide her prints when stealing the banks of the Nile.
A loud (but otherwise super-classic) trench from ASOS that only the most promising ACME gumshoes can track.
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Is this not the moodiest visor you’ve ever seen, from the Frenchie line Paname? —erica
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“5 Under $50: Crumpled Cups, Dusen Dusen Pillows, & More” Papermag.com, January 27, 2012
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Elizabeth Knight Remakes Nature
And somehow even improves upon it.
The objects that Elizabeth has turned into jewelry.
Growing up, Elizabeth Thompson spent a lot of time running around outside, and as a adult, she brought her outdoorsy background to her work, casting found organic objects to serve as the foundation for the pieces in her launch collection for Elizabeth Knight some years back. Now she is more than happy to share the origin story behind each discovery. —lydia woolever
Mink jaw
“On the South Carolina coast, there’s an area made up of all these little islands, right off the ocean. My mom has property there, on St. Helena’s Island. It gets rough in some areas, and when the tide goes out, all sorts of things are exposed from under the water and beneath the marsh. And that’s really where this all started.”
Bird wishbone
“When I first saw this wishbone in South Carolina, I wasn’t sure what it was a part of. But after doing some research, I discovered it belonged to a bird. The natural shape seemed really obvious for a necklace.”
Stingray tail
“This stingray tail, on the other hand—it was pretty recognizable. This was from a few years ago, on a family trip to the Bahamas. I was looking through the little street shacks that carry makeshift jewelry made out of seashells and skeleton pieces and other little odd parts. But the stingray tail caught my eye—the sharp, barbed edges.”
Frog
“I found this frog on a walk through my mom’s property, and this is one of his vertebras. He was pretty much down to bones by that point. His body became a brooch and also a necklace. I got a lot of mileage out of this little guy.”
Seahorse
“I found this seahorse on another family vacation in the tropics. It’s kind of crazy how they dry up like this—look at his little spikes. But he’s so sweet.”
