May 4, 2007

Oh, Canada!

Bodybag Clothing

Cirque du Soleil. Poutine. The Arcade Fire. Your familiarity with Montreal is pretty paltry.

Up your Canadian cred with Bodybag, the street-smart clothing line from Montreal designer Judith Desjardins.

Inspired by colorful amusement park elements (think carnival rides and cotton candy), Bodybag’s seasonal collection has a playful sense of mischief.

Show off your stalks in super-soft cropped Rockette leggings that live up to their name with tiny bow detailing at the hem. The matching blouse with mini ruffled epaulets and quirky shoelace belt tops them off with equal attitude.

The jade-trimmed Luna Park dress is a natural for leisurely walks and Sno-Cones on the promenade. And the Big Drop top, in cute yellow and gray stripes, puts you in the spotlight while giving a sassy nod to the circus.

But not of the freak show variety.

Available at Redeem, 1734 14th Street NW, at S Street (202-332-7447 or redeemus.com).