September 19, 2007

Cause Celeb

Tevrow+Chase Coats

Time was, a fashion career called for years of dues paying and hard work.

Aw, how quaint. Now public heartache (Sienna Miller), family sitcoms (the Olsen twins), and dubious reality-TV stardom (Lauren Conrad) will more reliably a designer make.

But for something from someone tried and true, try classically elegant coats from longtime industry vet Paul Sinclaire.

Before launching his label, Tevrow+Chase, the Toronto-based designer earned his stripes at Italian Vogue, L’Uomo Vogue, and Club Monaco. Now he designs timeless wardrobe staples inspired by icons like Katharine Hepburn, Lauren Hutton, and Jackie O.

We love his new fall collection. The gray tweed ruffle trench is offhandedly feminine. And the double-breasted wool overcoat is voluminous enough to feel current but structured enough to outlast any trend.

In short, they’re like you: smart, stylish, and impervious to the whims of Us Weekly.

Something you’ve learned from experience.

Available at Canopy Blue, 3121 East Madison Street, at Lake Washington Boulevard, suite 103 (206-323-1115 or canopyblue.com). To see styles, go to tevrowchase.com.