SIMPLE NOT BASIC: THE LATEST FROM HACHE

Hache, an Italian-based brand rooted in excellent craftsmanship, believes that simple is always best. Though simple pieces are at the core of their company, basic pieces are not. Yes, Hache pieces are easy to wear, comfortable, practical and smart but these qualities do not equate to basic. Rather, Hache pieces are well designed clothes with an air of simplicity to them that is the result of constant questioning, problem-solving and fabric innovation.

This season, Manuela Arcari, Hache’s lead designer since 1990, has redeveloped basics into contemporary staple garments that are seemingly designed for the tricky transitional weather that New York City faces every year. The knitwear collection is comprised of simple yet effective details such as paneling, fastenings and gathering. True to Hache’s methods of reimagining and revisiting, the selection of HACHE at EVA has new shapes and tailoring that are just as easy on the body as they are on the eyes.

Key fastenings and exaggerated cuts mean these garments interact with the body intimately, thus must be worn to fully understand the experimental nature of their shape and flow off the hanger. Think: a draped black knit dress with a hidden clip on the front that can create two diverse looks, a sweater with an oversized neckline that can function as a hood or fall down the back, and Hache’s take on a traditional knit top with triangular side inserts to create volume- reminiscent of a gored skirt.

In New York? Come into the store and have a try for yourself. As always, you can go to EVA’s online store, where you can see more from Hache as well as browse a large selection of pieces from EVA New York.

SALE SELECTS

We're in the midst of our summer sale at EVA. Discounts can be seen throughout the store a plenty, with markdowns of up to 75% off on designers like Henrik Vibskov, Mandy Coon, Thomas, Barbara Gongini, Diana Orving and much more. We've put together an edited selection of some of our favorite + most popular pieces.

1. Martha Davis Open-toe Nude Heel Booties Were:$545, Now: $374

Composed of soft yet sturdy calf leather, this heeled bootie from Italian-trained footwear designer Martha Davis sits on a 3" wooden heel.


2. Rosenmunns Raw-cut Red Silk Shirt Was:$414.00,  Now: $250

This piece from San Francisco-based line Rosenmunns can best be described as one of those pieces that just makes you happy. In a vibrant hue of red with a slight sheen to it, this over sized top has unfinished armholes with just the perfect amount of fray.


3. Carlota Jaoquina Pleated Shirt Dress Was:$363.00,  Now: $182.00

This structured piece, made in a slinky black fabric  features pleating and a traditional collar.


4. Mandy Coon Organza Hoodie Was:$506.00, Now $328

Though technically a jacket, we prefer calling this sheer organza piece from Mandy Coon a hoodie. Perfect worn over a tank in the summer and worn under a heavier jacket in the winter.


5. Laura Urbinati Bikini Was:$244.00 Now:$144.00

No one makes bikinis like Laura. This piece is well-cut and well-priced.

6. Eairth Dress Was: $223.00, Now $112

This is a flirty, lightweight knit cotton bubble dress in a natural-pigment amber brown shade, achieved by hand-dyeing in the Phillipines. It has adjustable tie-straps with a pleated neckline and bubble skirt that sits above the knee.

7. Mandy Coon Chiffon Tiger Tank Was: $311.00, Now: $201.00

This top is virtually weightless- a good contrast to the fact that you have a roaring tiger on your shirt.
8. Martha Davis Black Bootie Sandal Was $345, Now $235

These genuine leather sandals are a perfect balance between flip-flop and a boot so you don't lose your style in this heat.

9. Giliyate Sailor-Front Shorts Was: $277.00, Now: $180.05

Shorts in silk give a new edge to the sailor look.

all pieces available at eva new york. pieces available online are linked in the description.

BACK IN! TOM TOM JEWELRY

TOMTOM is back in stock at EVA! Launched by Elena Coleman in the Fall of 2008, this New York-born jewelry line is the result of Coleman's background as a formally-trained architect, and it shows. Fusing together traditional techniques from jewelry design and architecture gives TOMTOM a look that manages to be sleek and funky at the same time. All pieces pictured (and much more!) are available in store and online.

UPDATE: TOMTOM was just featured in yesterday's WWD- article shown below.

STILL LIFES MAKE US HAPPY.

At EVA, we're fans of anything Collina Strada- and how could we not be, what with these new still life images from the Collina Strada website. Just when we thought designer Hillary Taymour couldn't make her signature leather-pleated bags and harness vests better than they already are, out pop these fun images. I mean, who doesn't like a giant white moose head plaque with a leather handbag hanging off the antler? Really, who?

Both pieces in the above images available at EVA!

LE NEED: AKASAKA PRESENTS "LE BLOB"

Better known for his furniture design, Fernando Akaska has moved to a smaller scale to work with metals and jewelry construction. Organic and amorphous shapes create a variety of pieces in this collection by the Sao Paolo native, with many of the structures heavily based on natural forms such as bones and claws.

Quality metals are used throughout this collection, and Akasaka incorporates 95% sterling silver in to each piece. The selection at EVA includes miniature claw earrings with intricate markings and concavities that cover the surface. Thin bracelets with a similar surface treatment wrap the wrist in sculpture and unrepeated shapes.

                      

A ring is created from panels of thin mental welded into a circle. Segments of metal are assembled in decreasing length from the middle out, creating the illusion of a spinal cord.  The ring has a shimmer to it that is similar to a shell or precious stone.

RAINING? WE GOT YOU COVERED.

Barbara I Gongini offers an array of sleek, black over-sized garments that manage to be . This rain gives the perfect excuse to come into EVA and snap up one of these voluminous pieces, straight out of Denmark.

One garment is in a light weight water repellent fabric of nylon. Featuring several tie strings, the article can be constantly adjusted to suit the shape and drape of your desire. This is an adaptable and practical piece- not to mention, it makes taking a walk in the rain a hell of a lot more stylish.

The second piece, more cloak like, is in cotton. Draping over the back with a cocoon like shape, this sleeveless robe has gathering around the entire hem and neck line which can be tightened or loosened to suit the wearer. Suddenly, we want it to rain...

The below jacket/top/rain coat hybrid, along with a few other styles are available now on our website and in store!

above photo by our lovely new intern, emma- straight out of scotland! keep watching the blog for a post on emma!

SPEAKING OF THEM...

EVA just got in some great jeans from LA-based Them Atelier (..in addition to some great reads- see post below) Pictured first on the left is the basin skinny jean in over-dyed black, with sporadic tye-dye effects throughout that reveal some blue. In the middle is also the basin skinny jean in a red wash with the same irregular tye-dyeing as the black. Although the tye-dye is not too noticeable from far away, subtle bits can be seen when you look at the jean closer, as seen in the swatches below. The right-most jean is an overdyed-indigo jean with a slightly higher-rise than the basins.

All three styles are available in store and online, and are at a great price, ranging from $80-$92!

THEM RAG ft. BIJULES

EVA just got a shipment of jeans and tanks from LA-based Them Atelier. While we were excited to be receiving a shipment of some of the softest, thinnest (and most suited for this weather) jeans we've ever touched as well as some easy back-slit tees, we were equally excited to receive a copy of the company's magazine, them rag.  The thick-paged second issue is filled with some fantastic writing and stories, accompanied by some dream photo spreads (and some nice typesetting, to boot.) Flipping through the issue, we found a two-page spread on Jules Kim, she of Bijules Jewelry- an EVA favorite. Written by Daniel Pettus and photographed by Eliot Lee Hazel, Jules is dripping with jewelry of her design, much of which is available for sale, right here at EVA.

both images courtesy of them rag.

EARLY SALE SPECIAL

BANG, BANG

SungHee Bang dives into the deep end with this highly functional urban-chic collection. She lept into her own vision straight out of FIT, where she won first place in both her Associate and Bachelor of Fine Art graduation shows, in Art and Knitwear respectively. This collection has an air of rawness in its exposed zips and edgy design features such as a layer of rips present on one piece that can be worn as a shrug jacket or as three quarter length high waist shorts. This theme of versatility is carried throughout the collection. Textural gathering allows for tailored draping on the front of a piece that can be worn as a jump suit or as a dress. Effective use of buttons gives the hem a military feel that is also present on the neckline of another piece. SungHee Bang has created a two-tone, bone like animal print that brings variation to the collection and a slight organic presence within such a bold almost futuristic array of garments. Though this is her first collection under her name, she is by no means new to fashion, having interned at Donna Karan, J Mendel, Jill Stuart and Peter Som, and having had several of her prints be featured in Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 2009 Collection.

SALES! SUMMER!