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Peruvian Connection has long been committed to making exceptional original design clothing based on artisan textile traditions. In creating this blog, we hope to encourage a community of textile enthusiasts and to provide a forum for their shared discoveries, ideas and commentary. Artists, individualists, romantics and visionaries, we hope you’ll join in.

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It's In The Details

January 30, 2008

Most Attractive Body Parts

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Did you know that there are three parts of a woman's anatomy that are considered universally attractive no matter her dress size?  Whether we are thin or full, tall or short, round or athletic we can count on these three body parts to always be pretty.  Do you know what they are?  #1 The bust, #2 the forearm (between the elbow and wrist) and #3 the shoulder.  Now most would no doubt argue the list should be longer and of course each of us has special features we are proud of.  But for the sake of including all women on a GLOBAL scale the narrow field of three is the universally agreed upon group.

Our ingenious design team has created an entire resort line for Spring with these three flattering features in mind.  Empire waists, open neck-lines, wide cupping straps and elbow-length sleeves are only some of the smart design choices we offer this season.  So play-up your assets ladies and feel pretty!

Z50169 Perignon Dress - Bust and shoulders
B30079 Firenze Dress - Bust and shoulders
110432 Peasant Top - Bust and shoulders
190059 Cap Sleeve Chemise - Bust and shoulders
190069 Drape Neck Top - Bust and shoulders
190049 Gathered Waist Dress - Bust and forearms
110412 Pointelle V-Neck Dress - Bust and forearms
443652 Bellissima Dress - Bust and forearms

I can't list them all!  Browse for yourself here.

January 29, 2008

Vintage Inspired Details

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With the introduction of our Resort 2008 collection this week we also debut our new wovens line of print, embroidered and tailored fabric designs. One inspiration in particular brings an unexpected vintage charm to our customers.  Constructed from light, antiqued cotton, silk and linen our museum quality pieces remind us of a time when old-world construction and romantic detailing were the norm.  Tiny pin-tucks, lace inserts, beading, quilting and applique as well as classic notions such as tiny pearl buttons, corset lacing, garter hook and eyes and rickrack trims can now be found in modern silhouettes. 

If you are looking for that vintage character with a fresh interpretation then look no further:

320832 Fanciwork Blouse

260032 Ankara Shirtdress

Z50179 Pastoral Pinafore

B30012 Breeze Skirt

B80002 Primavera Skirt

C40019 Left Bank Coat

Some Vintage Inspired Accessories:

F50172 Heirloom Sailor Beret

Q70042 Ticking Stripe Tote

253252 Petal Crochet Bag

970618 Sterling and Bone Rectangle Earrings