13 February 2007

Basic Instinct

Vince Clothing

Whether it’s Gone with the Wind, Casablanca or Pretty Woman, you know every line of every scene.

In other words, you love a good classic.

So you’ll probably be instantly smitten with Vince, the hit U.S. clothing label just hitting our shores. Dedicated to true basic pieces like plain cotton T-shirts, khaki shorts, grey marl tanks and striped sailor tops, they’re the kind of items you never know where to find.

Run by three fashion connoisseurs, Rea Laccone (who co-established Laundry), Christopher LaPolice (formerly of Bloomingdale’s, Laundry and Elie Tahari) and Micheline Ip (designed at Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Banana Republic), Vince is devoted to making luxe staples that will last ages.

One best-seller? A hooded cashmere sweater that now graces the globe in 32 colours.

As clothing must-haves go, that’s got to be a classic.

Available at Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ (020 7235 5000 or harveynichols.com). To see styles, go to vinceusa.com.