April 7, 2008

The Naked Truth

Milia M Clothing

Once upon a time, you were a carefree, Buddha-bellied nudist. (Mom never tires of breaking out the baby pics to prove it.)

Which explains why a) you’re never happier than when you’re prancing around in your undies and b) you need a fluid top from Lebanese label Milia M.

Born in Beirut but trained in Paris, designer Milia Maroun makes expertly structured pieces out of barely there materials like silk jersey and cotton poplin. Her spring collection marks her debut in Seattle, and we love it for being simultaneously elegant and easy.

The slate gray top with puckered white front will go the distance from work to dinner. The roomy Dietrich-style tuxedo shirt will do the trick when you just can’t bear to part with your pj’s.

Or bare it, for that matter.

Available at Tulip, 1201 First Avenue (206-223-1790 or shoptulip.blogspot.com). To see styles, go to miliam.com.