Chicago - February 03, 2009

Joy Story

Brochu Walker Spring Collection

Sandy thought they were just clothes. But when she closed her closet doors …

Hoodie: She’s gone!

Fuzz: Hooray!

H: How are my stains today?

F: Spectacular. And my pills?

H: Splendid. We’re tops, buddy.

Brochu Walker: Hi, guys.

F & H: Who’re you?!

BW: Sandy’s new sweaters.

F: But you’re so … clean.

H: And soft.

BW: Yeah, I’m cashmere. My pals are linen slub silk jersey, hammered silk, and cotton cashmere blends.

F: Where you from?

BW: Hollywood.

H: Do you know Tom Hanks?!

BW: We know Lisa Brochu, former Joie design director, and Lauren Walker, who was VP of sales and merchandising at Yaya Aflalo. They created us.

F: You seem pretty comfortable for newbies.

BW: Indeed. We’re classic and wearable cardigans, cocoons, and tunics. Layer us and you’ll still look chic.

H: Don’t toy with us.

Available at Samantha Chicago, 64 East Walton Street, between Michigan Avenue and Rush Street (312-951-5383 or samanthachicago.com). To see styles, go to brochuwalker.com.