p.s., i love you
I’ve been a fan of Proenza Schouler‘s downtown, cool-girl attitude for a long time now, and my adoration only increased when I saw the mid-century modern shapes, knit bodysuits, and chic Hawaiian patterns exemplified on their Summer 2012 runway. Since I am of Hawaiian descent, I find myself drawn to modern applications of traditional Pacific Island textiles. Proenza Schouler’s tropical prints, which received a modern update with a poppy yet sophisticated palette of aquamarine, sky blue, yellow ochre, and lemon, found their way onto dresses, skirts, tops, belts, and—the clincher—bags. Satchels, totes, clutches: if it’s Proenza Schouler, I’m always interested.
Paired with their sleek seventies-inspired shoes (really, truly, I’m dying for the black ones) I can see my whole summer ahead of me, right to the very end when the scorching heat turns to an autumn chill. Though the summer will fade into a San Francisco fog, the wedge sandals and canvas purses will evoke ocean breezes and outdoor cocktail parties all year long. Oh, I think I see an investment in my near future…
