Purple Reigns

September 2007

Etro silk shirt

Italian fashion house Etro is known for its use of bright prints and colors. This silk shirt can easily translate from day to night. Etro silk shirt, $730. Neiman Marcus, 505 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-339-2600

Mabel bag

The jewel-toned glazed snakeskin of a Mabel bag by Mulberry combines two of this season’s other hot trends—skin and shine. $1,795. Nordstrom, Mall of America, 952-883-2121

Mauve Linens and Damask Paper

Interiors become a little more regal with a touch of purple. Cover a tired chair in purple and gray toille or paper an accent wall with a muted damask to quickly add definition and personality to any space. Mauve cotton and linen toille Thorigny Metis, by Manuel Canovas. Available to the trade at KDR Designer Showrooms, IMS, 612-332-0433; Stone and mauve Canonbury damask paper, by Cole & Son. Available to the trade at Lee Jofa, IMS, 612-375-9092.

The Downtown Fireside Chair

The Downtown Fireside chair by Ligne Roset has contemporary, Euro–chic lines, but the color makes it bohemian and funky. Place it in a room with dark neutrals for a pop of color. $2,985. Ligne Roset, 811 Glenwood Ave., Mpls., 612-374-5555

No. 34 Black Tulipe Nail Lacquer

If last fall’s hot nail color was black, this fall it’s deep purple. Our favorite is No. 34 Black Tulipe nail lacquer by Yves Saint Laurent. $18. Select Macy’s locations, including 700 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-375-2200


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