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Lilith Spring LookBook Preview
Breaking out of the winter blues is hard to do. Luckily, Lilith’s spring preview lends a helping hand by coaxing the monotony out of the chillier seasons with not-too-bright neutral tans, browns, cool strawberry sorbets, and icy blue/greys and pinks. Assorted prints in vintage florals, polka dots, and plaids give shoppers enough variety to find a print or pattern that they’ll gladly shed their layers for.
Fun Ikat inspired graphics on purses and coats lend a tropical vibe to welcome the summer months while the many floral prints range from the big and exotic to the girlishly ditsy. Typical Spring standards – resort striped tees, island beads, lightweight denim and khaki, are thrown in to the pot for easy mix and match while the more adventurous can wear dresses of layered and tiered tulle or feathered hair accessories.
Cleverly tailored blazers in slim fits to roomier and exaggerated silhouettes can be layered over the soft drapey pieces that display the unmistakable Lilith signature. Easy wrap and tie sweaters and blouses (in both woman and girl sizes!) pair sweetly with calf length dresses and skirts.
The ease of wear and slow re-introduction to color works well to soften the integration of Lilith’s Spring pieces to the already existing wardrobe. After all, to us, Spring cleaning means throwing out the old, tired things from last season to make room for the refreshing new must-haves of this season.
—Rachel Rozzi
Photos provided by Lilith
Lilith • 27 Mulberry Street • New York, NY 10012-4126 • Phone: (212) 925-0080
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Lilith
Along a darling row of shops on Mulberry sits Lilith, a beautifully ambianced storefront and space with dark wood accents and a ripple of cranberry wall. The boutique is a veritable treasure trove of unique hand crafted pieces meant for layering while also being statement pieces on all their own. From jewelry, knit vests, mesh basics, leather shoes and much more, the assortment shows a true dedication to the French design team’s vision. Lilly Barreth, head designer, is inspired mainly by Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons (along with other asian designers of the 70’s and 80’s) and designs for the multi-faceted woman.
The Lilith woman doesn’t have one identity, she is inclusive, global, and can be anywhere from her late teens and anywhere above and beyond. She is a mother, a career woman, a wife, and just a woman looking for comfort and style. There is a rarity in such an all encompassing brand, but Lilith successfully defies the separation of ages with clear cut design, simplicity and ease of wear.
The store is free flowing, merchandised easily by fabrication, color, and print. Gorgeous statement pieces mix in with easy to wear and closet integrateable items such as faux fur wrap-around cropped coats and mesh long sleeved tees and leggings, respectively. The key looks are voluminous and provide interesting and fresh silhouettes that play on the creative woman’s mind. The tailoring is excellent and witty providing that the wearer understands the way the garment is meant to be worn or is clever enough to play with it. However, that small quandary can be resolved by the knowledgeable and sure staff’s advisement. While shopping is the literal verb in action at Lilith, the more encompassing emotions are of discovery and true creativity, as the boutique opens up a world devoid of fast trends and fad styling to help the consumer become unique through the art of dressing.
With bi-coastal stores in Manhattan and Berkeley, CA, the Lilith woman can “discover” and use her creativity while traveling to such vacationing destinations, but will have to wait for more sister stores until the boutique opens it’s hopeful doors in Chicago, Boston, and maybe even in Orlando, Florida.
– Rachel Rozzi
Dominique Debroux contributed to this article.
Fast Facts:
- Lilith is derived from Lily Barreth’s first and last name
- The name Lilith is also known in Jewish Folklore as Adam’s first wife before Eve, who created equal to him, ran away after seeking equality in their relationship
- The boutique is 2350 sq. feet of shopping bliss and opened Sept. 30th, 2002
Lilith • 27 Mulberry Street • New York, NY 10012-4126 • Phone: (212) 925-0080