Orange Crushes

 

Posted by Sarah, Associate Fashion Editor

When I find a great piece of clothing at a great price, the first thought that pops into my head is, nobody will believe it when I tell them where I found this! And tell them I will. So go ahead, ask where I got this new spring coat.

OK, fine, I'll dish. I spotted it in the window of Zara last week and was instantly reminded of the bold orange coat Alice Ritter sent down her Spring 2007 runway.

 

 

(Alice Ritter cotton-canvas coat, $688 at Beanie + Cecil, 910-509-9197)

I loved the daring color and thought it was a perfect statement piece for spring (plus, it goes nicely with all of the purples that are around right now). However, it's a serious investment for most people. If you're not ready to make that type of commitment, the $99 Zara one is a great alternative. But you'd better go now -- the turnover there is fast.

Oh, and might I mention that within an hour of wearing my new purchase, a fellow fashion-industry worker asked me if it was Marc?

Comments

[bethie]

That is such a cute jacket! I wish I could have it. But it's expensive!

[laura]

I took a bus to NYC after seeing this post and bought it :):)

[shae]

Now all I need is for someone to buy one for me and ship it. Damnit, Seattle is a big city. Why don't we have the good stuff???

[ina]

sarah ... since you are on to fabulous coats and perhaps trenchcoats ... jackets ... where can one find the cropped red version shown in the magazine ... designersremix ... you gave a website in the magazine ... but that's only for international sales ... you did spot it somewhere in nyc didn't you?! ... happy days ...