Ah, summer. There’s nothing like sneaking away for a weekend in the country, planting yourself in some shady spot in the backyard, and cracking open your laptop to get caught up on work. Such is the modern way, like it or not, and Nicole Kunz has taken its measure. The Nicholas K designer is launching [...]

Sixty-nine models. Three hair and makeup teams. Two camera crews, one kid, one dog, and one doting mother taking pictures for the family album. Suffice it to say, it was a touch crowded backstage at the group show at the Tents on Sunday. In one of New York fashion week’s most intriguing coups de théâtre, [...]

What: A sleek and chic winter parka with a global-warming- wise zip-out lining.
Why: My hardy vintage RAF parka recently met its end sending me on the hunt for one just as durable, but more fashion-friendly. Nicholas K’s Wess parka—high-density cotton on the outside with a wool melton and faux shearling lining—is one of the few [...]

What: A fashion-y (but not at all twee) take on the classic motorcycle jacket
Why: Because every girl needs a blouson noir
Where: $815, at Louis Boston, (617) 262-6100.
—Nancy MacDonell

Photo: Courtesy of Nicholas K