We are so excited about the newest line from Dhuo that we couldn't help sharing this AMAZING new collection. The fabrics feel like butter, the cuts are super flattering on any body and the prints are so fun.These are just a few looks to wet your appetite...
Toucan Boutique's Summer Sale is here! Come in today for amazing discounts on international designers, like Cantao, Redley, Skunk and more... Lots and lots of of our favorite pieces with markdowns from 30% to 60% OFF! Don't miss this rare opportunity, it won't last long! Toucan Boutique 1911 9th St NW Washington, DC 20001
On Thursday the 24Th, Toucan Boutique rolled out on the rooftop of the Donovan House to launch our Summer 2010 Collection of swimwear. The response was amazing, our boys and girls looked great and DJ Adrian Loving kept the beats going all night. If you like any of the looks or want to see more, come into to the shop for a special discount. Can't wait to see you all at our next event!
Check out ReadySetDC for some great coverage of our pool party.
Come party poolside with Toucan at Donovan House this Thursday, June 24th. Starting at around 6, we will have models showcasing the latest in beachwear from Brazil, yummy drinks and great music, so come by for Happy Hour or stay up late with us at this amazing rooftop pool event:
Donovan House 1155 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005-4111 (202) 737-1200
Here is a little peek at what's coming to Toucan soon... As you know we just got back from Sao Paulo Fashion Week and we are so excited to share what we found there with you all. In the next few days, I'll post some of the awesome brands we discovered and some of the items we liked. Since it's summer, we'll start with 3am, a young brand started by three friends who decided to join forces and create a line of bikinis, clothing and accessories (each girl is responsible for one element). Everything is fresh, innovative and super high quality and comfortable. The accessories are funky, the clothing is modern and the bikinis feel INCREDIBLE -- trust us, they feel so light, you'll have to look down to see if you're really wearing anything. For pre-orders, please go to our site or email us at info@toucanboutique.com
It's almost that time of year again... we are headed for Sao Paulo Fashion Week soon and we can't wait to report back with all the goodies we find. We are excited for this season since we opted for the more modern city of Sao Paulo instead of Rio. We already have a packed schedule of showrooms, fashion shows and of course, some after-show parties! Keep checking the blog for constant updates from the runways of Sao Paulo.
I am still talking about the Spring/Summer shows from Brazil because now that all the New York, Milan, and Paris shows are done, the editorial world finally have Spring/Summer in mind so here is my latest obsession: I've been really loving what I've seen from Isabela Capeto, she's worked for some great Brazilian names like Maria Bonita Extra and Lenny, but since coming out on her own, she's really surprised. Her style is simple, with great interesting shapes and prints. I'm not one to compare designers, but I think she could be the Marc Jacobs of Brazil, but spicier. Let me know what you think.
So this season was the first time I was lucky enough to participate in Fashion Business in Rio de Janeiro. Fashion Business gathers dozens of designers from all over Brazil and give them each a space in one huge tent. This is great because it gives domestic and international buyers like me, not only a one stop shop to all the brands I already buy from, but it was a great way to be introduced to brands I would have never know about. Can't wait to introduce you all to some of the beautiful new things I'm bringing...
As always, I was super excited for the Redley summer 2010 show, first because it's a chance to see some menswear which I rarely do and secondly because they always plan something beautiful and organic with their shows. This season was no different since we got to see a whole bunch of deconstruction, organic fabrics and nature inspired colors and prints. I've always really admired Redley for elevating the idea of surfwear to something stylish, cool and even elegant. I also love the idea that the looks can transition from the office to a night out or the day-to-day. This is what we should all be wearing to a day at the beach! And as with most things I love and obesses about, you can find the women's Redley collection at Toucan Boutique.
I know it's a bit difficult to think of next summer when we're just about to enter fall and winter, but for those of us who are used to the idea that the Southern Hemisphere gets to surf on Christmas day, or are lucky enough to "winter" in South America, here is some of what we'll all be wearing when the sun comes out again. When I saw Cantão's summer 2009/2010 at this year's Fashion Rio I was instantly taken to the Little Big Island that was the show's theme and as they put it:
The women of Cantão value creativity and the ability to manually create what she wears. The loose silhouette attains mooring techniques, intertwining that allows adjustments to the body, overlapping layers and sophisticated patchworks of different materials such as linen, silk voile and lace. Cuts in different directions of the threading, appliqués, macramé and tresse - also used in sandals, are other features composing the crafty characteristics of the collection, as are the floral prints that seem to have been hand drawn by women.
And Because I like to share the things I love, you can now find Cantão's winter collection on my online store, Toucan Boutique and come back soon to see their summer collection.
