stripes

{ one: Jessica de Ruiter, one of our favorite style icons, via Garance Doré | two: via The Sartorialist | three: a pile of striped cottons in the studio | four: hemp and organic cotton indigo stripe pieces from the EB SS11 collection photographed by Caleb Condit | five and six: by Louise Bourgeois | seven: via Pinterest | eight: via Pinterest | nine and ten: vintage cotton stripe maxi dress from the EB SS11 collection photographed by Caleb Condit }

I am constantly on the look out for the perfect stripe. This season, I am on a bit of a blue and white kick and am finding myself drawn to fabrics that have a hint of something nautical. Over the years, I have collected yards and yards of stripes ranging from classics men's shirting cottons to silk blends to special vintage pieces of fabric. With the appearance of a few different stripes in our Spring Summer 2011 collection, I think this is the perfect time to break out our ever-growing stockpile and make some fun one-of-a-kind summer dresses. Any suggestions or requests?