Join the large floral trend!

How to wear it?  This sturdy cotton twill will make up well in jackets, capri pants or skirts.  Use the floral in its fullest display or break it up with seams to make it less conspicuous. 

If you are timid about wearing the flowers so prominently, then we suggest one of our newest rayon prints that offer large motifs in tone on tone shades for a muted presentation. 

How to wear it?  Let these prints do all the talking in a drapey dress, skirt or flowing separates!  Very tropical! 

So you’ll be seeing a lot more from us on this trend as we continue to roll out our spring offerings.  Stay tuned!

Serenity--Sky Tones of Blue

Chichi - Anice

 Enter the faux world!  This incredibly supple black faux leather was imported from Italy.  The ultralight velour backing will make this fabrication easy to work with and comfortable to wear.  On the fashion scene we are seeing  jackets and vests along with long pencil skirts and short shaped skirts. 

This fabric will work well for the office to freshen your wardrobe. Team with silky blouse, add chunky metal jewlery and you’re up to date!   For the popular Rocker look, bring your creativity to the table and add studs to a structured jacket, vest or skirt. An added benefit of faux is the easy wipe clean for those little spills–great for busy lives that require dressing once for a 12 hour day full of activities. Whether your lifestyle requires dressing for meetings, presentations,  power lunches, school plays or casual fun, this versatile fabrication will take you where you need to go.

La Paz double cloth with Balmacaan buttons

We’re thrilled with how these buttons pick up the mustard color in this sophisticated wool blend double cloth from Carolina Herrera.  The buttons look equally sharp on the deep charcoal solid reverse side of the fabric.

We’re picturing an unlined cape or reversible jacket.  Or, consider a swingy coat cut on the bias of the windowpane plaid and trimmed with the solid.  We even see this fabric in the retro 1940’s look that’s currently popular.  

No matter how you cut it,  La Paz is a fabric for today’s trendy looks.  And B761 Balmacaan is the perfect finish for a great garment!

 One of my favorite tasks at Sawyer Brook is matching buttons to fabric.  It’s fun to see how the button enhances the fabric and sets the mood for the garment.  True delight comes when we find a button and a fabric that look like they were made for each other.  We recently discovered this match made in heaven:

El Paso horn button on Rangeland faux suede

We love the unique design of the El Paso button, a natural horn wedge adorned with an antique gold-tone band embossed with a floral design.  It has met its match in Rangeland, an embossed faux suede embroidered with a floral pattern.  Together, the two invoke the American West, a popular mood within the current Country trend.  We’re envisioning a blazer to wear with everything from jeans to a floral frock, to a flowing evening dress or skirt.  How about it?!

As with any “must have” fashion color, the key is not to overdo.  If you wear a yellow dress, leave the yellow bag and shoes at home.  If you want those accessories, then save your yellow pants for another day.  We have some great yellows in stock right now for a quick nod to fashion for the next couple months.

From our Bistro Collection, you’ll find a Bright Lemon  Twill,  a “not quite” neon yellow great for shorts or skorts.  Some have used it for a trendy trench.  For a rich textural fabrication, take a look at Forsythia, a wonderful viscose/linen blend which will work up in a jacket, lined dress, or a jacket dress combo a la Jackie O.  For the complete bumble bee statement, mix it with Blacktop, the same fabrication in black.

Softly colored, gently airy with rich texture!

If you like your yellow a bit softer, but rich in texture you can try our Fettucine cotton texture from Italy.  This soft lemon yellow has depth of character with a nod to the seasonal color trend.

If you hurry there’s still yardage available in Summer Song — a wonderful cotton voile with a soft lemon yellow floral print.  Great for big shirt cover up or a quick sleeveless number for warm days and eves.  Finally for an earthy interpretation of this color, check out Amazonia, a richly mottled rayon batik with bright sunshine peeking through the muddy jungle tones.

Whatver your summer mood, we hope you’ll make sunshine yellow a part of the day, both literally and figuratively!

Deliciously rich in color and texture, it’s a veritable hot chocolate with a spoonful of sugar for grown ups!  The rage for brown tones continues on and is furnished handsomely in this exquisitely embellished velvet, perfect for statement jackets this season.  Copper and brown metallic cord wanders over a soft true brown cotton velvet connecting sequined embroidered circular motifs.

Shown here: Bossa Nova

Make friends with with your serger again this fall and complete the sweater dressing look with no knitting needles required!

• Shown: Red Rock Canyon
• Other Sweater knits: Thatched Wheat, Piemonte.

Leopardess (shown) – Join the fun with these delectable silk jersey knits in blue and plum.  The pattern from nature is there, but the colors are pure fashion!  Silk jersey is perfect for tops and dresses, but don’t miss the opportunity for great lingerie and loungewear!

See other animal prints: Enchanted Wood,  On the Prowl.

Shown: Shannon, Mosaic, Black Tie.