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Classy Knitwear at Banana Republic

Cable knit sweater dress
Striped waffle knit jacket

Star knit beanie


Ribbed color block scarf

This is one of my favorite stores to shop for elegant designs for any occasion. Find more timeless knitwear at Banana Republic.

Tweed in the Twenty-First Century

Today is the first of a series of a few short articles consisting of interesting information about different fabrics. If you would like to read about a certain fabric, fiber or textile, please let me know.

When I think of tweed, one designer automatically comes to mind: Chanel. I'm sure you thought the same thing.

Chanel, Spring 2009 Ready to Wear via Style.com.

Note the stunning pink knitted cardigan and sweater top.

Buying tweed should be fun, and in a way enlightening due to the fact that there are so many different colors and varieties. You can find almost any type of garment in tweed, from coats, to skirts. Try to find tweed that is lined to prolong the wear of the piece.

Floral Tweed Dress at Neiman Marcus

Wearing tweed is even more fun than buying it. It adds texture and dimension to any ensemble. It is perfect for layering and warmth.

Caring for tweed is more simple than you think. First off, take care to read the label on the garment carefully. If your garment is made of wool, as tweed usually is, take extreme caution when exposing it to moisture and heat. Read more on the care of tweed on essortment.com

Tweed cropped jacket at Arden B.

Tweed is sold at retail at all price ranges, so you are sure to find something that you can afford. Searching online is also very helpful, especially if you want a tweed jacket in the middle of summer.

The best of both worlds: a knitted tweed cardigan by Diane von Furstenberg. This can be worn with or without a belt.

Knitwear at Victoria's Secret

Get the look of a luxurious hand knitted sweater, in only the amount of time it takes to ship to you. Now, I am an advocate of knitting your own garment of beauty, but if you just can't take the time right now, during the start of the holiday season, then why not buy one?

Find these sweaters, and many more intricate designs at Victoria's Secret. Click over to their website, and type in "sweater" in the search box.

Autumnal Knits by Diesel

One of my favorite fashion labels is Diesel. They are best know for their denim, and in my opinion, shoes. However I love its contemporary, yet rugged utilitarian approach.

Diesel Geometric Printed Knitted Scarf

Diesel Oversized Chunky Knit Beanie

Diesel Crochet Beanie


Diesel Off Shoulder Check Knit and find this same sweater for less, at Nordstrom.

Find these perfect designs at ASOS.

Fall in Love with Thanksgiving Crafts: Crocheted Decorations

Crocheted Cornucopia
Crocheted Fall Wreath

Crocheted Cute Turkey

To find these patterns, create an account on www.lionbrand.com

Bored? Do some Etsy Shopping! Unique Hand Made Accessories

Mysterious Vampy Velvet Drop pendant choker by :: Kepaki ::

Pretty Free form crocheted necklace by :: irregularexpressions ::

Awesome Grey Knit Gloves by :: NataJane ::

News - My Fashion Blogs

Please check out my other blogs, Rectis and Latin Glamorista.

About Rectis: A passionate place of style and sensual elegance. There may be a touch of explicit, yet natural photography. This web log is all about beautiful things.

About Latin Glamorista: All things Latin, including fashion, designers, interviews, accessories, beauty, and icons in the industry.

Ankar Pocket Squares

Men need to play more (much more) with their accessories. The more selection they have in their wardrobe, the better. Surprise your man with one of these amazing pocket squares by Ankar. Ankar carries quality pocket squares in luxurious linen and silk fabrics, made in Italy.

ELLE UK - Knitwear Autumn/Winter 2008

Izzy Lane

Elle UK very recently published a hot list of amazing knitwear to shop for this season. The article, by Emma Sells, consists of a nine page list of images with links and/or contact telephone numbers to purchase these amazing designs. Shown are a few that I admired.

Comptoir Des Cotonniers

Cute Knitted and Crocheted Toys

The absolute cutest bat you will ever create, can be found at CRAFT, here.
Bee "Buzz" knitted doll at http://www.blablakids.com/


McCain and Obama doll patterns from http://www.lionbrand.com/ Fun gifts for the patriot in your family :)

How to Wear Lace, according to Times Online

Times Online recently published an article about how to wear one of the most sought after trends of the season, lace. Even though it is a "trend" now, it has always been in fashion design, and in style.

Ditu Knitwear

Layla Abramowitz understands fashion, and the direction it is heading (or needs to be). She is the genius designer behind the exquisite knitwear label, Ditu. On the Ditu website, you can view a slide show with some of the latest designs, read about the theme of this collection, get detailed information about Abramowitz's pieces, among many other awe filled features. Ditu will make you fall in love with knitwear all over again, and again, and again...
"Structured knits are somehow very organic, like skin or an exoskeleton, made up of small cellular structures. There's something exciting and volatile about combining nature with technology." - Layla Abramowitz

The designs featured above are from the "Towers of Babel" Fall 2008 collection.

Making Knitwear Modern

Balenciaga Color Block knitted dress

Marni tights

Patricia Field gloves

Vanessa Bruno Trench

Lanvin Heels

Marc Jacobs metal collar

Rodarte Hand Knits

Source for image above: Just Jared

On the cover of the upcoming month of Vogue Magazine, Rachel Weisz is wearing a gorgeous hand knitted dress by high fashion label Rodarte. It is a openwork piece with a sort of deconstructed feel, in gorgeous rich colors.

This is the dress featured on the cover of Vogue Magazine, October 2008 issue.

I love how fresh this design is, from the Fall 2008 Ready to Wear Rodarte collection.

This one is gorgeous because it looks "painted" on.

This design is mod-gothic in my opinion ;) The tights leave just enough to the imagination, and give the designs the perfect artistic touch, leading the eye length wise down the form. Stunning.