Good morning, lovelies! It’s a true autumn day in NYC; with the kind of weather that makes you want to layer up all your fall favorites and tackle your daily to-do… I’m personally picturing it as a tall cognac colored riding boots, dark tailored jeans, jewel-toned blouse and furry vest kind of Thursday. The perfect finishing touch {had I known about it sooner} would be a darling seventies-inspired Preston and Olivia hat.
Below, Dara chats with Merci New York about her inspiration for the Fall collection – how it suits the city girl – and the ideal way to wear her gorgeous accessories. Enjoy!
I think that the pieces are very versatile and I could see any New York girl wearing them around town running errands, shopping with her friends, brunching in the village, or a dinner date with her partner. They’re so fun and can make a simple outfit really pop. All you need is a good pair of jeans, some boots, a tee, and a basic blazer and you’re set.
If you could pick a clothing designer whose style coordinates best with your line, who would it be?
Based on what was on the runways this fall, I would say Gucci, Chloe, and The Row, Celine, and Ralph Lauren all had amazing collections full of color and texture that totally inspired this collection. I would love to see my pieces paired back with any pieced from any of those collections.
In these words, the fall collection is….
Tailored, Relaxed, and Sophisticated. It’s uptown meets downtown. It’s classic design with a modern interpretation.
The perfect Preston and Olivia celebrity spokesmodel would be ________.
I think Blake Lively because she has such a fresh and carefree sense of style that is the perfect balance of boho meets sophisticated dressing. I truly see her as someone who would get up on the morning and throw on the perfect basic pieces and one of my hats and look so perfectly put together you would love her and want to be her best friend and wear exactly the same outfit. Photos courtesy of Trent Bailey Photography for Preston and Olivia
