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John and Linda Meyers Wary Meters
Maine couple John and Linda Meyers create one-of-a-kind coats, family crests, and perfect pet portraits with their eye for singular and visually stunning design. Read More
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Originally published on January 3, 2007
Riding the Coattails
Wary Meyers
Originality
n. The quality or state of being original. (I’ve seen at least fifteen people wearing that coat. Newbury Street has totally lost its originality.)It’s bad enough that we spend the winter months hidden beneath unflattering layers of Gore-Tex and faux fur. Do we all have to look alike, too?
Time to pick up a coat of a different color. Artists John and Linda Meyers designed our favorite: a made-to-order number (like a sculpture, really) with oversize pockets, a functionally fashionable hood, and big buttons with your city-dwelling self in mind. It comes in either cream or light gray: surely a step above your otherwise black-on-black winter look.
But don’t stop there. Commission the Portland, Maine, duo to build you a reconstructed denim skirt, one-of-a-kind pet portrait, or family crest. Their fantastical Beatrix Potter-esque work is completely original.
Giving you a good reason to redefine yourself.
Available by phone order (207-409-9988) or e-mail mail@warymeyers.com. To see styles, go to warymeyers.com. -
Jean Lin Dressed in Yellow
Northborough native Jean Lin's debut collection features daytime pieces with sex appeal, like simple, silk print tops; hip-hugging, knee-length shorts; and racer-back tanks. Read More
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Originally published on February 26, 2007
Bust a Move
Dressed in Yellow
You know how it goes.
The theater gets dark just to start the show, when a boy spots you sittin’ in the front row. You’re dressed in yellow. You say, “Hello. Come sit next to me, you fine fellow.”
And just like that, he’s bustin’ a move.
Is it fate? Or just your new clothes from Dressed in Yellow? Because ever since you discovered Northborough native Jean Lin’s sexy debut collection of casuals, men are droppin’ a groove all over the place.
The split-front dress has a pretty, “I’m here to party” look; while simple, silk print tops and hip-hugging, knee-length shorts lend a little daytime sex appeal. The gathered, racer-back tank in chocolate works (and works it).
There’s an edgy-urban theme throughout the USA-made line.
So if you want it, then, baby, you’ve got it.
Available at Turtle, 619a Tremont Street, South End (617-266-2610). To see styles, go to dressedinyellow.com. -
Francesca Mills and Isabel Dupre Du Pret Cashmere
Elle style director Francesca Mills took her Newport fashion sense and turned it into the most flattering and softest line of nautical cashmere sweaters we've ever seen. Read More
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Originally published on February 5, 2007
The Long and Short of It
Du Pret Cashmere
You’re well aware of the New England fashion code: Wearing an especially energetic plaid might get you kicked out of some circles.
Francesca Mills was raised on this, having spent summers in Newport and college at Boston College. But the Elle style editor has since ditched the khakis and roll-neck look for her own line of knits.
Mills and partner Isabel Dupre (Elle’s style director) have just debuted Du Pret Cashmere, a luscious, body-conscious collection of featherweight silk and cashmere pieces with sailboat and anchor intarsia.
There are three styles — long and lean boat-neck sweater, racer-back tank, cropped cardi — and they all layer smoothly over and under your old-time favorites. So you can work one into your own style.
No matter which circle you travel in.
Available at Dress, 221 Newbury Street, Back Bay (617-424-7125). To see styles, go to dupretcashmere.com.