Hello-Hello! Once again business pressures mandate brevity, so we will get going right away previewing a new collection from a brand many readers like, Hunter. The company is about to launch its first outerwear collection.
Courtesy Photos via Fashionista
This is Hunter’s first foray into this category, more from a story in Fashionista:
The coats are classic, well-made and functional–exactly what we’d hoped for when we found out Hunter was planning to launch outerwear
There are traditional trench coats, pea jackets and quilted pieces as well.
Courtesy Photos via Fashionista
There is also outerwear for your MOTH (Man of the House), similarly styled.
Courtesy Photos via Fashionista
Everything in the group exudes a classic, timeless look, perfectly in sync with the company’s existing brand image.
Courtesy Photos via Fashionista
The collection launches in September on the Hunter website, along with all of the usual suspects, Saks and Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman. To see the entire collection, click here.
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Next, it’s that time of year, back to school fashion always boosts the number of stories and blog posts about ‘preppy style’. From the Toronto Star:
The preppy revival continues to grow, and collegiate looks are one of the big trends, emerging in varsity jackets and preppy plaids.
Keith Beaty/The Toronto Star
The story focuses on footwear, as seen in the photo above.
The prepster look also hits the ground as footwear takes its cues from the campus crowd with such classics as penny loafers, brogues and tasselled shoes. However, these classic men’s-style shoes are getting a feminine make-over with high heels, sleek patent leather and suede fringed tassels.laofers
More preppy perceptions come via a Chictopia blog:
The look that used to be exclusively for your east coast ivy bound types has turned into a fashion phenomenon. Now anyone can channel this clean cut preppy style with a couple of pieces, read on to find out how.
Facconable Via Sheiktopia
The piece goes on to explain that the look “isn’t hard to achieve,” listing wardrobe items the author considers “musts” and shares several prep-inspired ensembles, including “Ivy Bound“. 
To see the other styles, click here.
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Finally today, an update to our post on the furor in Canada over J. Crew’s higher prices for its new Canadian store.
Via Moneyville
From the Moneyville story shown above:
In response to customers’ complaints, popular U.S. retailer J. Crew says it will drop the duty from items purchased on its new Canadian website.
The preppy fashion retailer will continue to charge higher prices for goods sold in Canada than its does in the U.S.
The story says J. Crew is sending a letter to customers today:
“When we opened our first Canadian store in Toronto last week, we aligned our store, online and catalogue prices to be consistent. In the days following the launch of our updated website, we quickly realized that we could have done things better for our online shoppers. And now we are making it right.
“Starting today, the J. Crew shopping experience will be duty free. “
Talk about rapid responsive, that was very speedy on J. Crew’s part.
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For some inexplicable reason your trusty correspondent is sadly fascinated rather fond of Hello Kitty. Many readers are painfully aware of this, having been subjected to numerous posts over the years with the errant reference to said Kitty. We continue sharing our tragic obsession mild interest in the Kitty, leaving you with a few images from yet another design collaboration, Hello Kitty and Liberty of London.
Via High Snobette
The little creature has been incorporated into some of Liberty’s iconic prints, a makeup collection showcases the partnership.
Via High Snobette
The collection will be available at Liberty beginning September 26.
Until next time, may your powder puff always land right side up.
The Preppy Princess 