April 25, 2008

Twin Peeks

Ailanto’s Spring Collection

You had that racy dream again last night.

It’s you and the identical twin brothers. Suddenly, they remove all your clothes and …

… dress you in their fabulous wares.

Dreams can come true with Ailanto, the Spanish line designed by twins Iñaki and Aitor Muñoz. The award-winning duo’s spring collection just landed stateside and it’s rife with silky fabrics and intricate patterns.

A yellow dress belies its bold color and short hemline with a high Victorian collar of lace and ruffles. A simple strapless frock comes in distinct prints like yellow-on-navy floral. A silk number drapes to the knee in rich copper or emerald green.

The collection’s signature pattern — a horizontal stripe alternating black with a pale rainbow of colors — is found on dresses with cap sleeves, belts, or off-the-shoulder straps.

Sounds dreamy.

Available at Guapa, 1665 Michigan Avenue (786-220-9201 or guapa.com). To see styles, go to ailanto.com.