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Dressing for Hurricane Sandy!

Prairie Underground Long Rain Cloak

Dolce Vita Lujan Leather Riding Boot

As Hurricane Sandy approaches Philadelphia, be sure to pick up a few last minute items from Arcadia to complete your rainy day wardrobe! This Prairie Underground rain cloak and these black Dolce Vita riding boots will look awesome paired with a fun umbrella and a pair of your favorite skinny jeans. You can find both of these items at our Rittenhouse and our Northern Liberties store locations!

I hope everyone is having a good weekend - try to stay dry!

xo Alex

Skai Blue Style Off!

Come out this Friday, October 26th from 7 pm - 9 pm for a night of fashion and fun at Skai Blue & Bel Esprit's Style Off! Hosted at Skai Blue's showroom, this competition will feature five awesomely talented stylists from the Philadelphia area, including Kiley Brown of SHOPHOUSE, Craig Arthur Von Schroeder of Commonwealth Proper, Currant J. Swint of Kings Rule Together, Amanda Liptock of Amanda Liptock, and Angelique Hunter. Judging the event is our very own manager, Christina, among others. To top it all off, the winner of the Style Off competition will partner up with Arcadia Boutique to create a fall window display at our Rittenhouse store! I hope to see you all there, it's going to be a great night!


xo Alex

You're Invited to the DesignPhiladelphia PopUp Celebration!

You’re invited to PopUp Place – the 2012 DesignPhiladelphia Festival kick-off party. Join us for an evening of design exhibitions, fashion showcases, and outdoor revelry, set on the fringe of Northern Liberties at Provenance Architecturals, a 10,000 square-foot salvage warehouse.

The free PopUp Place Street Party will ignite the 900 block of cobblestone Canal Street. Explore Provenance Architecturals. Build an interactive architectural structure with Public Workshop. Hangout in the pallet lounge by Bonzai Homes. Catch the So Re Fa fashion show produced by Arcadia Boutique. Experience /adaptations/ – an exhibition on sustainable design. View outdoor projections by Matt Suib and Nadia Hironaka.

We'll see you there!

xoxo Christina

Designer to Watch: Duke & Winston

'God Save the Duke'.

Duke & Winston was founded by designer Seun Olubodun in 2009. The Philadelphia-based clothing line (and limited dog line) provides casual, sustainable clothing for guys who favor substance, refinement, and practicality above the flashy styles that have flooded the men's market of recent. Inspired by the designer's upbringing in various parts of the world, Duke & Winston strives to create products that meet the expectations for quality and style that their customers have come to expect.

As a featured designer in the upcoming DesignPhiladelphia fashion show, I decided to interview the man behind Duke & Winston to find out more about the brand's unique designs:

Arcadia Boutique: From what part of the world do you draw the most inspiration?

Duke & Winston: I moved here from England when I was much younger and a lot of my graphic and brand inspiration comes from old British themes.

Arcadia Boutique: What got you interested in sustainable fashion?

Duke & Winston: My reasons are purely from a business standpoint - as a small company, I want to be aware of where all of my products are made, so it is better to keep production as close to home as possible. Not only is it easier to manage, but it saves me time to know that my printing is being done down the road and that my shirts come from a few states away.

You can check out more of Duke & Winston's products at their website http://www.duke-winston.com/, and look forward to seeing some of their fall/winter pieces at the DesignPhiladelphia fashion show on October 10th! http://www.facebook.com/events/410760185655756/

xo Alex

Designer to Watch: CherylAna

CherylAna organic atelier was founded by Philadelphia-born designer Cheryl Washington. Inspired by her mothers sewing as well as all things pure and natural, CherylAna designs exude beauty, style, and simplicity while keeping true to her holistic lifestyle. Cheryl's garments feature natural sustainable organic fibers, including silk wool, cotton, and hemp, and are made 100% in the USA. In an effort to find out more about the designer, I asked her a few questions about her current inspirations and about her upcoming debut in the DesignPhiladelphia fashion show:

Arcadia Boutique: What inspired your latest designs?

CherylAna: This collection - uncomplicated, modern, and upbeat - is for women who prefer not to think too hard about getting dressed but still want to look sexy, modern, and chic. CherylAna organic atelier brand designs, for the most part, knitwear and hand-loomed sweaters, because they move and give naturally with your body, and with natural fibers only, because they breathe just as your skin does. We like to refer to our brand as 'Feng Shui for the personal temple'.

Arcadia Boutique: What can we look forward to seeing in your pieces for the DesignPhiladelphia fashion show?

CherylAna: Our fall/winter 2012 collection is day-to-evening sport wear for the mindful, modern woman. Staying true to the holistic design process, the fabrics are a mix of organic wool, peace silk, and a hemp and organic cotton blend.

You can see more of CherylAna's products at her website http://www.cherylana.com/, and look forward to seeing her latest designs at the DesignPhiladelphia fashion show on October 10th! http://www.facebook.com/events/410760185655756/

xo Alex

Behind-the-Scenes at the SoReFa Fitting!

Here are a few photos from our DesignPhiladelphia model fitting yesterday! 

Photo by Morgan Beye

Photo by Morgan Beye

Photo by Morgan Beye

I hope everyone is excited to see some awesome designs from top local designers at the fashion show on October 10th! Check out DesignPhiladlephia's Facebook Event for more info and to RSVP!

 

xo Alex

One of a kind at Arcadia!

Knocking at my door necklace $48

Catch my dreams necklace $48

You've got a friend in Pennsylvania $48

"All gods around you" necklace $48

Point drop earrings $18

Lucky You Necklace $68

All Gods around $48

Triangle clay earrings $18

Fresh new "one of a kind" jewelry designs by Nana Pat Project just arrived at Arcadia in Northern Liberties! Stop by and check them out:)

Desperately seeking Susan...

 One of my favorite movies from the 80's is "Desperately seeking Susan". I believe this was Madonna's first debut as an actress. The plot of the movie is about a bored New Jersey house wife (Rosanna Arquette) who becomes obsessed with finding a women who she only knows by reading messages posted in the personals of a NYC tabloid. A series of events happens which leads to an adventure revolving around a stolen pair of Egyptian earrings. This is worth watching, even if only for the fashion inspiration. Everything from the amazing round vintage skull suitcase, Atlantic City pink fishnet shirt, the studded ankle boots, Madonna's untamed eyebrows, and that bad ass leather jacket with the pyramid design on the back! I would kill to have that jacket.
Oxxo

Becky

Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition

If you are in the Denver area or have friends out west, tell them to go check out the Yves Saint Laurent collection at the Denver Art Museum. The exhibition runs through July 8, 2012. Anyone want to road trip to Denver??
Becky

Mad Men Returns...

I don't know about you, but I am a big fan of Mad men. The vintage styling always inspires me to dress like the characters Betty, Peggy Olson or Joan Harris. Also, makes me want to sip on some scotch in a fancy glass. Those mad men are easy on the eyes too! If you haven't watched the show yet, you can catch up on back episodes on netflix instant viewing. The show is making its return this Sunday, March 25, 2012 for the long awaited 5th season. Check it out on AMC this Sunday at 9pm.
Have a nice day!
Becky

Alex's Five Favorites

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  And more importantly, Happy Saturday!  Our favorite day of the week & the sun is shining in the city!  Here are my five favorite items in the store right now..

Pansey

Dolce Vita $68.00 

Is it summer yet?  Who doesn't love a pair of simple gladiator flat sandals. 

Brothel Bling Chandelier Earring

Scarlett Garnet $58.00

Claire Dress

Dusen Dusen $172.00 

I love this dress!  The fit is incredible - you can wear it to work with a crisp blazer, and then throw on funky wedges for a night out. 

Cloak Hoodie - Peacock!

Prairie Underground $218.00 

Classic hoodie in such a wonderful shade of turqouise. 

Lundy Top

BB Dakota $70.00 

Summer-shirt-heaven. 

Cheers!
Alex

OBEY Spring 2012

Legendary namesake OBEY clothing has arrived at Arcadia.  Guys, we've got you covered from now on.  Super cool (and soft) striped t-shirts, awesome jackets, as well as shorts, are all now stocked in our men's department.  More styles are in store, so be sure to stop by.

Clemont T-Shirt

OBEY $46.00

Coastal Shirt

OBEY $79.00

images via obeyclothing.com

Kinley T-Shirt

OBEY $46.00

Sklyine Jacket

OBEY $149.00

Truman Shorts

OBEY $74.00

Standard Issue Windbreaker

OBEY $100.00

Cheers,
Alex

March Newness

The boxes haven't stopped coming in.  Fedex, UPS, USPS, you name it!  These guys are our best friends.  The upside to the mounds of boxes? NEW STUFF!  So many new spring items have arrived last week, and we are slowly added them to the site.  Check out some of the newness below!

Archer Sandal

Dolce Vita $68.00

Claire Dress

Dusen Dusen $172.00

Counselor Dress

Kelly Lane $198.00

Draft Top

Margarita Saplala $219.00

Log Cabin Dress

Kelly Lane $228.00

Long Cloak Hoodie

Prairie Underground $248.00

Long Skirt

Dusen Dusen $198.00

Long Tank Dress

Dusen Dusen $268.00

Marni Top

Popomomo $118.00

Pansey

Dolce Vita $68.00

Tilda Dress

Dolce Vita $110.00

Cheers,
Alex