September 5, 2008

Going into Detail

Sunja Link Clothing

Often the most telling details are the ones that are missing. No wedding ring: fair game. No panties: attention starved. No ink (in Seattle): a true rebel.

But in other cases, it’s all about the details.

Take Sunja Link’s fall collection. Dolman sleeves, A-line coats, and flowing dresses exude simplicity and structure. Though Link’s tailoring is architectural, her fabrics — she uses only wool, silk, and cotton — never appear overly prim.

The line is full of gorgeous nuances: Understated embellishment abides in miniature pewter buttons or visible stitching to enhance shape; both lend the Vancouver line a bohemian, albeit bookish, bent. Wear the Reverse Silk Dress with your hair all mussed so as not to seem too buttoned up.

After all, the devil is in the details.

Available at Last Waltz, 1406 18th Avenue (206-328-5512 or lastwaltzboutique.com); Impulse, 3516 Fremont Place North (206-545-4854 or impulseseattle.com).

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