Turtlenecks. Baja East Pre-Fall’15

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“We cover our women and guys throughout the day, but they’ve also been asking how they can do Baja East for evening,” said cofounder John Targon. The answer? “Relaxed cocktail.” Targon and Scott Studenberg have built Baja East around the idea of unisexual dressing—clothes that work well, but differently, on both men and women. Their knitwear lends itself nicely to the concept, looking fluid-like and wrapped all around the body. Pre-Fall’s pale pink ribbed cotton baja is not only Baja East signature, but also the conection to 2014’s main think- normcore.A silk-lined, spangly Lurex wrap skirt, paired with an oversize chunky cashmere sweater, is a no-brainer for women, but an interesting challenge for the daring man who trust the brand. But what really clearly works both ways is the brand’s fabrications. A Japanese silk crepe, used on a simple snap-front skirt and a pair of side-pocket harem pants, felt good enough to sleep in. And the turtlenecks are going to give you warmth everywhere.

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Big Sur. Baja East SS15

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I fell on my knees when I saw Baja East at The Satndard Hotel. The new collection of the loose luxury brand, designed by John Targon and Scott Studenberg, is simply this, what we covet to wear on lazy beach days. Ink dyed tops, sweatpants (or towel skirts), ethnic fabrics and light capes. For me- it’s a summer perfection. “We wanted to let the clothes speak for themselves,” Studenberg said backstage before the show. Ideas from previous seasons were brought forward, including the signature Baja top, in navy layered over a teal dress, and the hooded caftan, rendered in distressed white jersey. Cashmere-jacquard knit sweatpants, sweaters, cutoffs, and bra tops were done in bird and ikat patterns, and antique Balinese ceremonial skirts were reconstructed into long cape dresses and cloaks. In other words, everything is in need (even dough winter is coming).

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