new No.6 prints for spring

 

The two founders of No.6 did a Q&A on the Steven Alan blog this week where they described their inspiration for the spring collection. They also referred to several prints from the "second delivery" of the No.6 clothing collection. This really piqued my interest as the No.6 prints are what I love and I have been known to go to the ends of the earth to track them down. Apparently, several of them were created by artists, including Paul Wackers, and then given to No.6 to use in the clothing. Here is the text describing them:

We included the Flower of Life symbol, which represents the sun. We expanded the print to cover the whole silk screen so that each dress would be unique. The Flower of Life in delivery two was scaled down to create a polkadot print. The Flowers in Vase print by artist Paul Wackers, titled “The Closer You Are the Quicker it Hits You,” was given to us to print on silk and became a random print, so no one garment will be alike. For our second delivery, landscape artist Elissa Gore created a water color stripe print especially for us on the porch of the cabin.

Karin and Morgan also revealed they are working on developing a full-on web store, which I hope will include the apparel as well and not be just clogs.

And then today, one of the prints in question popped up on the No.6 blog:

I don't usually like prints that are like wearing a painting wrapped around your body but I might have to make an exception for this one. It is pricey at $415 but the detail on the neckline is stunning.

A sneakpeak at the spring look book and several of these prints popped up on Refinery29 a while ago. All images below are taken from that link:

Another small interview appeared a little while ago on another website called Dossier. It's more about the history of No.6 but well worth a look for serious No.6 fans out there.

No.6 moccasins

Currently obsessing over everything in the new No.6 collection. Far too consumed with making the impossible decision of what to buy to even remotely begin to blog about everything I love. So I'll start with one thing. These new No.6 moccasin clog sandals are at the top of my wish list. A two piece sandal with separate ankle piece with a tie closure. The base has a peep toe and is available in two versions - one with the leather braiding on the top, one with the leather braiding on the sides. I prefer the side braid version but they are both pretty amazing. And Totokaelo in Seattle has an all black version, including black sole.

The side braid version in bone (left) and naked (right). How to decide between these two colors?

 The top braid version in sunflower (left) and desert (right). 

The all-black version at Totokaelo and they also have one in cigar (right).

Here they are styled in outfits for the No.6 blog (I also love these pants). Aren't they great?

T magazine: keri russell

There's a great interview with Keri Russell on the NYTimes' T Magazine blog today. She has a new show, The Americans on FX (haven't seen it) and a new horror movie. She has a been a favorite of mine from her Felicity days. Since then, she's became a mom and Brooklynite, and has a great, simple style.

Below are two street style shots.
First: oversized cream cable sweater with simple blue jeans with rips, Filson bag (she's a longtime Filson fan) and tortoise shades.
Second: all black including black socks with No.6 t-strap sandals in nude. Great contrast.

No. 6 collection - sale items

Having a hard time not wanting to buy just one more dress from No.6's stunning fall "archive" collection. Take a look at the items marked to 40% off. And for those of us who don't live in NYC, this is the first time I'm seeing many of them!

 The tank suit in the feather print and the black woodland floral is $237.30. (and the woodland floral is only left in a size3.)

The button back skirt in the patchwork stripe is $200.90, while the pleats skirt in the amazing painted roses print is $ (I have emailed them to see if this fantastic print comes in anything else. I'd love to have it in a dress.)

 And then the button back dress from the spring season reappears in the black woodland floral. This is one of their easiest silhouettes to wear. It is $234.50. And the photoflower print in the bias tank dress is so great! It is $227.50.
I wish they made some of these prints in basic camisoles.
All styles are on sale at No.6.

No.6 Woodland Floral

Hard not to love this print. Not sure about which silhouette though. The A-line looks too blousy. The tank dress I tried on last season and found it not cut well for someone petite. And the jumpsuit...well, it's a jumpsuit (i.e. having to get fully undressed to use the bathroom is not my idea of a perfect outfit).

An aside: I am loving the Mahogany nubuck color in the lace-up boots, pictured with the tank dress.

note: The tank dress is in the BLACK woodland floral, so slightly different color way than the red/brown/gray of the other two.

No. 6 Autumn/Winter Clog Lookbook

Such a different feel to the fall collection upon seeing the lookbook: red leather, chartreuse pony hair, camo print were new materials and prints. The wedge base on the boots is seamless, like it's always been part of the collection. And the addition of a lower height lace-up style is great. I love my lace ups but don't wear them much because of the height. The new 6" lace up vs. the 8" will definitely be my pick for the best new style. And I love all the black bases and the new color Maple. The pull-on shearling is available in two heights: 15" and 8". And it is must be said that they both look very cozy.

And the last photo in the lookbook (my first here) is amazing. All of the clogs look best when they are worn in. 

New No.6 clogs for Fall

Just launched on the No.6 site today.