A little gypsy soul, a little downtown chic...

Who doesn’t love December in NYC? To me – winter time means furry vests and jackets, luxe over-the-knee boots, hats, scarves, shawls and sequins. My favorite way to dress for the cold is simply by layering; pairing textures (my go-to is skinny leather pants, a cashmere boyfriend sweater with a little sequin tank underneath – pair with satin lace-up booties and some fingerless gloves and voila! – brunch attire).


The kids over at Haute Hippie and Libra Leather get it. Last night’s cozy soiree down at the Haute Hippie boutique (co-hosted by HH + Libra Leather) in Nolita was all about the texture and the mood. From the animal skin rugs to the soft fur vests, guests were immediately transported out of the NYC cold into, what I can only describe as a chic African safari tent. An event to promote HH’s new line – Haute Hoodie, party-goers were encouraged to shop for beautiful statement pieces (fur calf-length vests and textured suede pants) as well as take a look at the new Haute Hoodie line for men and women – described basically as easy Sunday attire with style (printed cardigans, oversized knit sweaters, ponchos, scarves all perfect for layering) while sipping cocktails and listening to awesome tunes.  Personal styling was available and playing dress-up was encouraged.  This party was the perfect blend of downtown cool with a touch of sophistication. Fabulous job Sam Jones and the rest of the Haute Hippie + Libra Leather family!

Some of my favorite pieces from last night...

xx - Stephanie D'Andrea

Haute Hippie & Libra Leather's FASHION BASH: 12.14.11

 

The cool kids from NYC's most coveted fashion label; Haute Hippie and the Rock n' Roller Leather Purveyors; Mitch Alfus, Alik Alfus and (myself of cawz); Sam Jones of Libra Leather- have come together to kick off a NOT TO BE MISSED Fashion Party on December 14th from 6:30-9:30pm at Haute Hippie's new Pop up Store "Haute Hoodie." 

Rumored to attend are some of the fashion industry's A-List insiders, familiar Music + Entertainment industry faces as well one of the city's favorite street artists, Adam Dare. 

Music, food, drinks, a great crowd and shopping? - This is a NO BRAINIER.  

Click To RSVP on Facebook 

HAUTE HOODIE: 

From the founder and creative director of internationally recognized brand Haute Hippie, comes an exciting new line of women’s as well as – for the first time – a curated line for men. 

Haute Hoodie is a life (and) style concept that “dresses” a void in the men’s and women’s market for cool, comfortable and well made “Sunday” clothes. Inspired by co-creative director Trish Wescoat Pound “Sunday kind of love”- the line is a true labor of love and an authentic collaboration.

Designed for like minded global nomads everywhere – haute hoodie is about being part of a tribe…wanderlust…a thirst for travel and the unique feeling that is gained when you experience
something for the first time. a tribe that embraces the spirit of the nomad. unbound by convention, type, ethnicity, country or geography. haute hoodie is for people as comfortable in the Andes as they are in the Hamptons.

haute hoodie is : men’s, women’s, and both
a true labor of love
sophisticated, cool and sexy
authentic
all about knits
the art of the layer
designed for, and inspired by, global nomads

styling and layering
 

since we consider how you style, wear and layer to be as important as what you wear, we will have stylists on hand for both the launch party as well as at certain specialized styling events throughout our residence. educating customers about “the art of the layer” – to create complete, effortlessly cool “looks”.

as part of the styling and layering experience we will also give customers the opportunity to have a Polaroid photoshoot of themselves – fully styled – to act as their own piece of self-styling collateral.

xx,

Sam Jones