July 27, 2007

Oh, Canada

Kersh Clothing

There’s something to be said for minimalism in all forms (from fashion to food to furniture). It’s crisp. Classic. And cleans up easily.

It also blends into everything.

And since that isn’t exactly your style MO, you might want to introduce yourself to Kersh. The Vancouver-based line of knitted tanks, shirts, and cardigans stands out enough to let you be seen but isn’t overpowering in its design.

The knits include standard jersey, loosely woven pointelle, and sheer bamboo weaves. A mottled brown cocoon cardigan with short sleeves and a horn bamboo closure is cool enough to wear at night yet heavy enough to layer as summer starts to cool. The cream cardi drapes beautifully, one of those perfect garments you never want to take off. The modish, short-sleeve, cabled sweater will make you wish for chillier days ahead.

You know, those days when everyone else is in matching jeans and hoodies.

Available at Echochic, 1700 Sansom Street (215-569-9555 or echochic.com). To see styles, go to kersh.ca.