gretchen jones fall 2013

today i thought i’d share a few of my favorite looks from the gretchen jones fall 2013 collection. inspired by poet diane di prima’s “recollections of my life as a woman: the new york years,” she continues to showcase her southwestern roots, this time with a much more urban influence. i may not describe my style as bohemian, but i love the vintage inspiration behind the easy, draped silhouettes and intricate prints, harkening back to the late sixties and early seventies. and speaking of prints, the custom textiles this season were created in collaboration with fine artists rosalyn bodycomb, creating that perfect balance between downtown sophistication and modern romanticism. beyond pushing the envelope and creating a truly unique collection, i love that gretchen jones is dedicated to ethical and eco-friendly business practices, reducing waste and producing her collections domestically. browsing through the huge collection, i can certainly see myself sporting the black and yellow geometric bodice dress above, or a certain little ascot dress below!

photos courtesy of gretchen jones.


















behind the lens: gretchen jones at rand + statler

gretchen jones trunk show at rand + statler

over the weekend, i was so excited to hear that gretchen jones was visiting san francisco for a trunk show at one of my favorite boutiques, rand + statler. i actually had the pleasure of meeting her a few seasons back during fashion week and was so struck by her sweet demeanor and enthusiastic attitude. it was especially fun because we had been following each other on tumblr for a while, so it was nice to get the chance to meet in person. so on saturday, i high-tailed it into the city to check out her event. i’m a huge sucker for anything silk and was particularly smitten with the bone and cream silk boxing glove dress. it’s one of those easy pieces that you can throw on with boots and a sweater for a chilly san francisco day. her pieces will be hanging out in the shop, so if you’re in the area, you should definitely stop by to check them out!

gretchen jones trunk show at rand + statler
gretchen jones trunk show at rand + statler
gretchen jones trunk show at rand + statler
gretchen jones trunk show at rand + statler