Image courtesy of Muubaa
It may still feel like summer, but autumn is in the air at Laurie Solet (multiple locations, lauriesolet.com). New to the store this fall is a selection of leather jackets by London designer Muubaa. In addition, the boutique is hosting a Muubaa trunk show this Friday and Saturday to give customers a chance to browse a greater variety of the brand’s styles.
Muubaa’s designs go well beyond the typical leather biker jacket, which might be why fashionable celebrities like Charlize Theron, Naomi Watts, and Jessica Alba have been spotted wearing the jackets. Instead, the brand pushes the envelope by playing with cut and finish to come up with unique, versatile apparel. According to the fall lookbook, this season’s collection incorporates asymmetric lines, draped shapes, and a muted palette of jewel tones.
“Muubaa is known for experimenting with different finishes,” says boutique owner Laurie Solet Enea. “It’s an interesting contrast of a distressed finish on a tailored cut that still has feminine detailing. And the fit is phenomenal. It feels more like you’re wearing a sweater than a hard leather jacket.”
Thirty-two Muubaa jackets in different shapes, styles and colors will be available at Laurie Solet this weekend. Stop by the trunk show at the Town and Country shop (1176 Town and Country Crossing, 636-527-4139) on Friday, September 7 or the Boulevard location (18 The Boulevard, 314-727-7467) on Saturday, September 8. The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Call ahead to make an appointment for preferred service.
