San Francisco - March 13, 2006

Ready to Wear

Vena Cava Spring Collection

It’s always the same old question …

What to wear on laundry day: Anything clean.
What to wear when you “forgot to add the fabric softener” (and know that your cute neighbor is at this very moment folding his clothes): Vena Cava white high-waisted cotton twill pants.

What to wear to the movies: jeans and a hoodie.
What to wear to the movies when you are hoping someone will front you for a medium-size popcorn: Vena Cava brown jersey dress with braided straps and mustard piping.

What to stroll around town in: jeans and a sweater.
What to stroll around town in with the hopes of being picked up by one very cute boy on a Vespa: Vena Cava silk chiffon blouse with mesh sleeves.

What to throw on for a cocktail party: black dress.
What to throw on for a cocktail party that leads to more cocktails with a handsome stranger: Vena Cava black silk charmeuse dress with scalloped neck and chiffon puffed sleeves.

Same question, yes. Only now you have all the answers.

Available at Metier, 355 Sutter Street, at Stockton Street (415-989-5395); Beau, 3571 Sacramento Street, between Locust and Laurel Streets (415-440-1058). To see styles, go to venacavanyc.com.