GARDEN OF EVA

Here at EVA, we're very serious about our plant life -our mini garden is the first thing that greets you when you walk in the door. Take a look below for some shots of our rain forest in-training, and stay tuned for new additions!

REASONS WHY...

Reasons why you feel like you closet is missing something...

#1: You don't have these just-arrived pants by Kata Szegedi.

Kata Szegedi is an emerging designer from Hungary and a graduate of Krea Contemporary Arts Institute in Budapest. She designs for a "cosmopolitan woman who is self-assured and proud of her individual image," "one who values the expression of originality in her day-to-day life." And a woman who likes nice pants, naturally.

image and description of kataszegedi.com

These pants and other equally-pleasing offerings from Kata Szegedi available at EVA New York now!

COLLINA STRADA

The event hosted by EVA and Mandy Coon last Tuesday also featured up-and-coming accessories designer Hillary Taymour's new line, Collina Strada. Only in its third season, the brand's quirky cool and eco-friendly handbags and satchels- and yes, harness wallets that are essentially mini leather vests - have been met with great response for their balance of style and function. Taymour's designs are inspired by vintage ethnic prints updated in canvas and leather. The slouchy hobo style Ferra bags, compact and versatile Sierra satchels, and of course, the leather harness vests worn by Taymour and many of the partygoers, were huge hits at the event.

(the designer, left, with a friend)

LOGAN NEITZEL

EVA just got in pieces from Logan Neitzel, a New York City-based designer who says he "creates by compulsion." Neitzel's work conveys a sense of aggression, seen through his heavy use of leather and skins, mix of materials, and dismissal of the notion that a garment with raw edges isn't finished. After a childhood in Idaho that was included "bucking hay by day and sketching alongside his mom's fashion magazines at night," he found himself at Seattle for design school, and his time since then has been marked by a run on Project Runway, where he made it to one challenge from the finale, and showing his first collection at NYFW.

As for the pieces on the rack at EVA now, think a pair of murky greenish-blue marbled paneled leggings, leather-pocketed tanks, a crocodile duffel and coin purse, leather epaulets, and a mesh-concealed center panel dress black dress with tiny tears to reveal the same marbling effect seen in the leggings. Or just look below and read his Vogue.com write-up while you're at it.

Mandy Coon + Collina Strada at EVA

 EVA threw a shopping party featuring Mandy Coon and Collina Strada on Tuesday, marked by heavy discounts on the collections from both designers and a video installation by Mandy Coon showing the ideas and process behind her latest collection. An exclusive preview of her AW10 collection was also displayed in the store. Jonathan Hokklo was there and snapped some pictures of the event.

Mandy Coon

Mandy's dog was the star in her video

Mandy's crew

Hilary, the designer of Collina Strada

An x-ray inspired look from Mandy Coon's AW10 collection

Some of the bag and harness offerings from Collina Strada

Stephanie, owner of EVA

If you missed the event, you're not out of luck! It has been extended through the weekend. Stop by  EVA at 355A Bowery this weekend to get discounts of up to 50% on the merchandise from Collina Strada and Mandy Coon, see a preview of Mandy's AW10 collection, and check out other EVA merchandise from the likes of Henrik Vibskov, TheTwentyTen, Issue, and Vibe Johannson marked down as well. Discounted merchandise can also be browsed online.