Handbag designer Rebecca Minkoff is popping into Saks in Back Bay tomorrow, 4pm to 6pm, to show her new spring collection, priced from about $55 to $595. They’re even serving martinis. More details on Daily Candy. Here’s a sampling of pieces:
Shop Alert: Suneri Opens on Newbury
Well that didn’t take long. Less than one month after Luna has vacated its spot at 205 Newbury (below International Poster Gallery), clothing boutique Suneri is open for business. Everything is 20% off on Newbury (they also have a location in Davis Square). The boutique carries pieces by international emerging designers including Lina Rika, Mouska, Signette, and Ronan Chen, plus Kinross Cashmere and Genetic Denim.
Designer Spotlight: Wellfleet Waters
Maryann Morley and Beth Dean, Wellfleet Waters
Last June I profiled three textile designers in the article “Designing Women” for Stuff Magazine. I’ve already followed up with posts on Seema Krish Design and Mod Green Pod. Now that summer is approaching, it’s time to visit sisters Maryann Morley and Beth Dean of Wellfleet Waters.
Maryann and Beth said they were sitting on a Cape Cod beach when inspiration hit. “We were talking about porch furniture, saying we wished we could find vibrant designs in bright colors,” says Morley. Instead, they found a lot of earth tone stripes printed on acrylic. So they got to work producing a line that was lots more fun.
They came up with a collection of three whimsical patterns (flowers, paisley, and polka dots) in three bright, highly saturated colorways (grass, water, and sunset). Most importantly, they decided to use 100% cotton canvas fabrics, which they have treated to be water- and mildew-resistant.
The collection launched last year; it’s made entirely in the United States and printed in New England. “It costs a bit more, but we’re committed to the people we work with. And it keeps us close to home for our families too,” says Dean. (Both sisters are moms.)
Their inspiration is the nostalgia for summer vacation, the season of bare feet and canvas sneakers. They remember running into the garden to dirty up new pairs, so they wouldn’t be too white. Morley explains, “We want to bring people back to that place, whether it’s the bayside or the pond, where they relax with their families and are reminded of the good things in life.”
Deal Alert: Diseño Anniversary Sale
Diseño, the SoWa home furnishings boutique stocked with earthy, trendy treasures from South America, is celebrating their third anniversary with a great big sale. Yay, we love home accessory sales. All in stock merchandise is 20% to 50% off through April 10th. This includes furniture, lighting, throws, pillows, and all sorts of rugs – woven leather, suede shag, cowhide, and shearling. Look at all the excellent stuff.
Deal Alert: D Scale Floor Samples On Sale
Boston designer Dennis Duffy‘s high end furniture showroom in SoWa – D Scale – is doing some spring cleaning. They’re clearing out the majority of their floor samples to make way for new arrivals. Furniture and accessory floor models are now on sale for up to 70% off.
Polaris 3-seater Odessa sofa, $6,150; now $3,690
And more . . .
For prices (and more items) see D Scale’s Flickr photostream.