Hot Designer Alert: Whitley Kros

Friends turned design partners Sophia Banks and Marissa Ribisi (pictured) have blended their own personal fashion sense into the design house named after fictional “it” girl Whitley Kros. The Whitley Kros Fall 2008 show gave homage to the 80’s with a splash of 90’s grunge with its oversize plaids, wonderful hipster tees, stylized jumpers, lush capes/cardigans and some very surprising punches of “non fall” colors and retro patterns. These designs are definitely for the young at heart, and you can see any “hipster” (Mischa, Chloe, Sienna) wearing these with no hesitation. I for one think this line is wonderful, youthful, funky, fun, and a little eccentric and I definitely can’t wait to make my first purchase! (My Personal Wish list Item: Edgemont Signature Dress )

You can pick up some of their spring worthy fashions at Revolve Clothing

Shoptalk: Aritzia

My new favorite store okay wait I still heart Urban Outfitters the most, but Aritzia is a close second. This Canadian store is an eclectic mix of the high to mid range priced fashions so it does have an upscale urban style appeal. You can find the labels you know and love like Cheap Monday, Covet, Adidas, Mike&Chris, Citizens of Humanity, Earnest Sewn and they even carry fresh from L.A. Fashion Week 2008 designer Whitley Kros ( love this designer). The only drawback is there is only one store I know of in the U.S.A and it’s in San Jose, Ca inside the Valley Fair Mall. And if you were thinking the internet was an option they currently don’t do online sales, although the “shop girl” did mention they’re placing one in San Francisco around summer 2008. So if you’re ever in Canada or in the South Bay and looking to do some shopping would suggest a trip to the fashion foward Aritzia.