February 2, 2007—While sitting in the Player’s Club waiting for the Alice Ritter show to start, I felt like I was invading a private men’s club – and, in fact, I was. The traditional mahogany-paneled walls, the portraits of previous members and the chandeliers adorned with antlers was once home to a gentlemen’s cultural club founded in 1888.

The historic and warm setting seemed right for the French-born, Alice Ritter’s Edwardian-inspired collection of fitted, cropped jackets with gathered sleeves, alongside crisp, button-front shirts. Wool was a dominate fabric choice which created a masculine undertone. There was no in-betweens, as volume was either over the top or non existent (such as the showing of either wide leg pants or streamlines pants with side fasteners.)

Color Palette: Dark shades from black and grey to rich olive greens and royal purples

Standout Looks: A plum off-the shoulder dress with side bow
Silk blouse with accordion sleeves

For the Bagista Who: Loves to be in love with soft fabrics and sweet colors

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