Miami - September 03, 2008

Sea Eye to Eye

Sea New York

[Interior boutique]

Abbot: Hello, I’m looking for something for my girlfriend. What do you recommend?

Saleslady: Sea New York.

Abbot: Hmm, taking her on a trip is a good idea. But I was thinking of buying her a dress — like that one. [He points to a black cap-sleep dress with small pleats at the bottom and a giant white bow at the neckline.]

Saleslady: That’s from the young line’s demure new collection. It’s for fall.

Abbot: Well, I don’t want her to get injured. How about that? [Motions toward a tank dress with a white chiffon top and a drop-waist leather bottom.]

SL: Ah, yes, the designer playfully mixes fabrics like silk, wool, leather, and suede in muted tones. What about this dress? A button-up white shirt paired with a black high-waisted cigarette skirt.

Abbot: No, thanks. She doesn’t smoke.

Available at Atrium, 1931 Collins Avenue (305-695-0757); Alchemist, 438 Lincoln Road (305-531-4653).