twelve people local to this vast community that makes up Miami came together for a supper club experience hosted by the retail company, Kit and Ace. the four course dinner was held inside the private underground wine cellar, La Cava - which is a part of the restaurant, La Bottega in Coconut Grove.
the food and wine were exquisite, but the conversation was even better. everybody brought their individual personalities and perspectives to the table. it was refreshing to engage with so many different opinions and have no one disrespected for their specific point of view. i personally enjoyed every person and discussion point of the night!
the supper club is just one of the community oriented ways that Kit and Ace connects with the cities its stores are located in. their first store here in Miami will be located in Coconut Grove. this specific location is headed by shop director, Cristina Menendez, who i was once an intern for with Gen Art and i now consider a friend. Cristina hosted an amazing night and continues to put all her efforts into creating an amazing shop - the interior is curated for and by locals. for example, the lighting sculptures have been made by the talented artist Brookhart Jonquil.
most importantly is the product. Kit and Ace boasts the groundbreaking use of "technical cashmere" that is machine washable - its overall designs are all about "athleisure" wear and being able to take the pieces from running, to running errands, to running late for a date. ha!
(really good article about Kit and Ace in detail, including an interview with the founders, here.)
a huge thank you to Kit and Ace for a beautiful evening and introduction to an awesome company, along with the gift of this Erin Tee. i wish everyone could feel through their computer screens because this shirt melts on your skin. although it looks simple at first, it really has very specific detailing: the overall cut, the seamless armholes, the curved hem, the darts in the back, along with the subtle impressed logo. all is perfection.
below i came up with two easy looks -- it was tough though as this is #theblankcanvas of shirts and i could have made-up a bazillion looks.
FIRST is a look for a casual lunch with the girls, nothing too fussy. paired the top with some high waisted and very flared F21 jeans, some vintage pony hair mules, a gold pendant James Michelle necklace, lilac cross-body Balenciaga purse.
SECOND is a look for a fun happy hour or date night. again simple and chic. tied the back of the top in a little knot because it's a trendy twist and a little more form hugging. paired some loose fitting dirty-pink GAP pants with some peep-toe ZARA heels. added pearl and crystal J.CREW earrings, mix-match gold Madewell bracelets, and a monogrammed leather J.CREW purse.
let me add that both these looks could have been made to look wildly different just by changing the accessories - goodtimes!
hope you enjoyed my take on the Erin Tee from Kit and Ace. now the countdown begins for the grand opening...
