Patricia Field inspired a nation of women to buy high-end shoes and garments by outfitting the women in “Sex in the City.” The award-winning costume designer also influences fashion followers via her boutique at 302 Bowery in Manhattan (the location of the photos above).
Brim full with accessories, jewelry and garments displayed on mannequins, racks, and stands and in cases, Field's shop resembles Sex in the City’s main character Carrie's closet, with its varied colors, textures, styles and tones. Even the mannequins invite a second look. Posed for action, some even squat, others seem bent on doing yoga. Adam Radakovich (above in the photo at left) is a stylist at the boutique who dresses the mannequins. He describes the task as “playing dress up with a bigger closet.” The shop also styles customers and will do their makeup.
Last month, Field introduced new artists and designers at a trunk show co-sponsored by The Purple Agency. The clients filled both floors and spilled out onto the sidewalk, while house music played and drinks flowed. The event featured ready-to-wear and accessories by Kastle Designs & Treasure Chest; LyraLoveStar Jewelry by Crystal Streets; vintage one-of-a-kind pieces by Vintage Shaun; plus items from Rue 107; Natasha NYC; Noir NYC; and Alisha Crutchfield.
Some of the vendors said they hope Field picks up their lines and sells them regularly in her boutique. Among them are twin sisters and designers Danielle and Chantelle Piper, who showed garments and jewelry from their Kastle Designs & Treasure Chest lines. They’re wearing sparkly fitted dresses and long, dangly earrings in the photo. (Danielle is at left and Chantelle is on the right in the right photo above).
For more information, see the Piper sisters’ Web site: http://www.kastledesignsandtreasurechest.com/ As of this posting, the site seemed to be under construction. I suggest you check back.
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