New York - August 09, 2002

Cross-Dressing

The Multifunctional Shirt

These days, multitasking is everything.

You know: phones that play MP3s, watches with GPS, moms who are CEOs.

And now clothes. The latest stroke of genius to zip over the fashion transom is the DIY, multipurpose garment. It can be refashioned according to occasion and wearer’s whim (It’s a one-shoulder! No, a tank! No, wait — a tube top! I’m gonna wear me a sport bra!) and imparts that coveted “look, I’m creative!” vibe.

Not so creative? No sweat. Check out Kathy Kemp’s silk tie top. It has a seemingly endless range of permutations, and, as an added bonus, Kathy provides an instruction book with drawings illustrating various ways to wear it. It’ll have you styling yourself with reckless abandon.

And boasting of your multitasking savoir-faire.

Avaliable at Anna, 150 East Third Street, between Avenues A and B (212-358-0195).