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Cardigan’s Lynne Hiriak Explains the Origins of Your Favorite Sweaters, From Cable to La Mariniere

As see-your-breath-weather settles upon us, it’s only natural that we’re all craving a cuddle in our favorite sweaters. Leah’s got a thing for cardi-coats. I’m almost halfway through my Wool and the Gang project…from last winter. This season, there’s a gaggle of fuzzy numbers to choose from for more instant gratification, with many classics making a comeback.

It got us thinking about where these styles originated. So we went to knit-wit Lynne Hiriak, of Cardigan by Lynne Hiriak–who has been designing sweaters for nearly 15 years working with Michael Kors, Derek Lam, and Thakoon along the way–for a history lesson on some of her favorite styles, and which will be finding their way into her closet this season. (By the way–you can save up to 65% at Cardigan’s Cyber Monday sale, going on right now.)

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  • Elizabeth Adam with Lynne Hiriak
  • Monday, Nov 29, 2010 / 5:09 PM
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Shopping

Get Inspired: The Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island

Every summer New York’s Governors Island hosts a couple Jazz Age lawn parties, where orchestras play and people dance, dressed to the nines in 1920s-inspired garb.

(Sometimes, it’s actual vintage from that era. See this image from 2008′s celebration, courtesy of the Sart, for proof.)

Several Fashionista contributors are planning on heading out to the other island this weekend, so we decided to round up our favorite Jazz Age-inspired pieces. These are fun to wear regardless of the occasion.

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Fashion Shows

The Best Shoes For AW10

Shoes are every girl’s first love, so I’ve been scouring the AW10 runways since February for next fall’s best footwear. From Thakoon’s furry booties to Christopher Kane’s leather lace-ups, AW10 delivered a wide spectrum of beautiful shoes. Balenciaga’s synthetic loafers in pastel colors are my personal favorites. Think of our lengthy list as more of [...]

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Would You Rather…? Yellow Ruffles Edition

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Ask an Expert: Will Pieces from Cheap Designer Collaborations Be Worth Money Someday?

As I was spring cleaning my closet the other day, I relegated an old Thakoon for Target striped t-shirt to the “workout clothes” pile. Later that same week, though, I wore his three-year-old white Gap shirt to work. The paradox got me thinking: Designer collaborations are more abundant than ever, but as the pieces age, [...]

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Fall 2010 New York

Ten Things I Can’t Live Without From NYFW

Last week, Britt told you all about her favorite things from New York Fashion Week AW10. This week, Lauren and I tell you all about ours. I’m up first! 1. ADAM fur-lined, hooded anorak. This is not your average anorak; the fur takes it up a few notches. Now it’s a luxurious utility. 2. Thakoon [...]

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Fall 2010 New York

Thakoon Toughens Up

Dear Thakoon, Kudos for trying new things! You took a risk with this collection—ditching the signature pretty printed dresses for more sedate separates—and it paid off. While your designs are consistently feminine, this show served up some tough pieces. Baggy sweatpants, hooded jackets, woolly fur coats, draping sweaters and knee socks were some of my [...]

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People We Like

A Fashion Favorite

To say that Francesco Clark is one of the most beloved people in the fashion and beauty industry would be a massive understatement. Anyone who can call him a friend is a lucky person indeed. Fran is the creator of Clark’s Botanicals which we told you a bit about last spring. But here’s a little [...]

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Save Fashion Must-Haves

Save Fashion returns this week and if today’s Luella news is any indication, there’s still a lot of saving to be done in this fair industry of ours. But what to buy? Here’s advice straight from some of the participants: –”I’d say the one must-have item from VC at Save Fashion is our leather leggings. [...]

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This Week’s Appointments

The Tribeca Film Festival hit Doha last week and my mom finally saw The September Issue. She loved Grace, loved Raquel, and wanted to know if Thakoon ever did design for Mango, and if he didn’t, who did? The only other name we remember from Anna’s list, when she sat down with Oscar De La [...]

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Fashion Is Fun

Fun Facts about Thakoon

This past weekend, Teen Vogue hosted a Fashion University event for their readers who were eager to learn the ins and outs of the business. Not only were they given the rare opportunity to visit the magazine’s editorial floor and famed fashion closet, but they also got the chance to sit down with designers like [...]

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Teen Dream

Last night Teen Vogue celebrated their super cute handbook with a little cocktail party at the Rose Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel. Amy Astley and her crew were of course all there in the cozy confines, with Amy’s kids and their friends taking over the pool table. The rest of the crowd out to [...]

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