Peter Pan Collars Offer a Quirky Spring Twist

Something old is something new later on in the evolving world of fashion. A recent something old turned new is called the Peter Pan collar. These dapper collars are hip, classic, studious, and quickly turning into a quirky fashion staple. These fashion delights have been stirring on the ramping runway for the past couple of years, beginning back in 2009 for Luella’s spring 2010 ready-to-wear collection, and now these collars are having a moment in fashion houses like Preen and Alice + Olivia.

The fashion face off of Peter Pan collars in Preen's spring 2012 ready-to-wear collection and Alice + Olivia's spring 2011 one show that these collars are here to stay. Preen's spring 2012 ready-to-wear line oozed feminine charm and showcased a handful of Peter Pan collars on their pastel silhouettes, while Alice + Olivia chose to mod things up, using the dashy collars as accents to their printed frocks. Even stylish stars like Elle Fanning, Michelle Williams, and Carey Mulligan are jumping on this whimsical bandwagon.

Text Katelyn Chef 
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Move Over H&M, Topshop takes NYC

While I am always one for affordable fashion, sometimes you get what your pay for (if you've ever bought at $4 shirt from Forever21, you know what I mean). But this week, British fashion chain Topshop opened its doors on this side of the pond, and the response couldn't have been more welcome. Famous for their trendy and higher quality designs, Topshop offers lines from high-end designers at low-budget prices.

Of course, you probably heard of the famed fashion outlet and if you live outside of New York, the news may seem irrelevant to your shopping agenda. But, for a limited time only, you can actually purchase clothing from the store's website and get free shipping (yes, free, no minimum purchase required).

So, unless you're on your way to Barney's now, this is good news. When else could you purchase a Preen studded skirt or a Jonathan Saunders one shoulder dress? Even if you can't get to Broadway and Broome, then definitely check out them out online. While some store openings are all hype, this is actually hype you can believe in.