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There is absolutely no reason that this Dusen Dusen dress should be as HOT as it is. (PSA: Ellen just added this to her shop, so now’s your chance!) —erica
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Watermelon might not be in-season at the farmers’ market yet, but that hardly means it’s too early to wear it on your person. Borrowing from Rachael Ray, YUM-O, Dusen Dusen. —erica
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Come Sale Away: Ilana Kohn, Dusen Dusen, Fay Andrada, Cold Picnic, Thomas IV, and Fischer Wanna Make Your Holidays Happy
Whatcha doing tomorrow night? Oh, sitting on your couch watching Homeland? WELL! If you’re in NYC, get your rear over to the Textile Arts Center to shop/drink Brooklyn Lager with some of our all-star local designers: Cold Picnic! Dusen Dusen! Thomas IV! Fischer! Ilana Kohn! Fay Andrada! RSVP right over here. —erica
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It Takes Two: Jiayi & Erica Reach for Our Collina Strada Purse
Go on—lighten your load. Here’s how Jiayi Ying, talented, tenured Of a Kind intern, and I would work our supa-cool, back-saving Collina Strada edition. —erica
The Key Piece: Tryst Bag by Collina Strada
Jiayi’s Take: Dusen Dusen sweater, Neuw dress, New Kid boots.
Erica’s Take: 10 Crosby Derek Lam sweater jacket, MHL by Margaret Howell dress, Jenni Kayne mules.
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Next Level: Black Velvet Dresses
There is something so classic about a black velvet party dress—supremely festive in an appealingly throwback way. Here are four worth scooping up before you’re so desperate for something to wear. —erica
LEVEL I: My very favorite thing from a fall Dusen Dusen collection filled with SO MANY good things.
LEVEL II: Everything about this Carven dress is so Isabella Rossellini. Get that.
LEVEL III: Kimberly Ovitz’s take will make you wish you had stuck with the figure-skating lessons.
LEVEL IV: So prim…and somehow not at all. To Be Adored goes there.
There’s more “Next Level” just around the bend (or, you know, through this link).
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Let It Flow: Ellen van Dusen and Her Hummingbird
It’s Of a Kind drink week! Or something like that! We’re asking some of our designers what they’re sipping on this summer, and today, the cool-ass gal behind Dusen Dusen (and these pillows) pours one out.
“My friend Cat makes me this drink, the Hummingbird, every time I go to her house, which is a lot. It’s 2 parts champagne, 1 ½ parts St. Germain, 2 parts club soda, and lots of ice—garnished with a lemon twist. It’s really refreshing and sweet, perfect for sitting on the stoop and sipping with a straw!” —ellen
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Weather Vain: Fire Island, New York - 73 With a Chance of Thunderstorms
Ok. You guys. SUUUUMMMMMMMER IS HEEEEERE! And that means beachy weekends and fireflies and toasted marshmallows. If you’re heading to Fire Island to celebrate the occasion (like the designer behind Dusen Dusen is—hi, Ellen!), here’s what you should pack to take down any T-storms. —erica
Clockwise from top left:
+ A Dusen Dusen tote (duh!) in a very washable denim in case you have any sunscreen incidents.
+ The sort of Lizzie Fortunato cuff that will make you feel like you got dressed up for sunset dinner at Maguire’s.
+ A lightweight Ace & Jig poncho that has a certain Wet Hot American Summer vibe.
+ A no-nonsense (but cool-as-all-hell) Dsptch camera strap that matches the sand.
+ Summer rain shoes! Brought to you by F-Troupe.
+ The easiest little chambray shorts in the whole wide world—ideal for rosé sipping—that Atelier Delphine made just for Of a Kind.
Want us to give your locale the “Weather Vain” treatment? Tweet @ofakind or email info@ofakind.com.
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Next Level: Paisley
Where did paisley come from all of a sudden? No matter: WE’RE FEELING IT. (Proof c/o our SFK edition here.) Here are four ways to own the pattern, which also goes by “Persian pickles”—something else we don’t entirely understand but are totally down with. —erica
LEVEL I: The paisleys on this killer Dusen Dusen bucket bag are tiny. And that just makes them pop more.
LEVEL II: Skip the basic spring anoraks and trenches and grab this B Store number. The quilted paisley section will make you feel like you own a horse in the country.
LEVEL III: With its pleats and curvy hem, this Pierre Balmain skirt makes a bandana print look avant garde. And how stellar does it look with a white shirt?
LEVEL IV: If you can pull off this Winter Kate dress, you should. That’s all.
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Play Your (V-Day) Cards Right, Take 2
For the pink-and-red holiday, we’re serving up not only gifts but also approp card pairings. Yep, we’re doing you a solid. —erica
The gift: These screen-printed denim Maze and Cutouts Pillows from Dusen Dusen aren’t as saccharin-sweet as a big, fat bouquet, and they make a house look just as nice.
The card: Add this fortune-cookie-fueled Art School Girl card to the mix, and suddenly the pillows get suggestive. Well, look at that.
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“5 Under $50: Crumpled Cups, Dusen Dusen Pillows, & More” Papermag.com, January 27, 2012
