October 1, 2008

All the Young Folk

Dear Creatures Clothing

Growing up has its perks — NC-17 movies, micheladas at lunch, simply knowing better.

Not to mention dressing yourself, which you’ll want to do in Dear Creatures.

Drawing inspiration from midcentury conceptual artists and Scandinavian folk art for her debut fall collection, designer Bianca Benitez blends youthful charm with the sophistication earned only from experience.

For those grown-up moments, embrace the tie-front details on the Francois dress or the Joni blouse. Unearth your inner child with a graphic tee festooned with ships, fighting Vikings, or pegasi. Top it off with the right amount of schoolgirl sass in the hooded Janis corduroy jacket.

Because youth is definitely wasted on the young.

Available at The Wasteland, 1338 Fourth Street, between Arizona Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica (310-395-2620); Clover, 2756 Rowena Avenue, between Lakewood Avenue and West Silver Lake Drive, Silver Lake (323-661-4142). To see styles, go to dearcreatures.com.