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Contact: Denise Dickens 202-966-0017 Voice/Fax dd@outsidedesignworks.com www.outsidedesignworks.com Fall/Winter 2010/2011  Shop the Fall/Winter Collection now The smartly trimmed and embellished vest is the newest story from Outside Designworks™ for the upcoming fall and winter season. What we noticed last fall/winter as we met with buyers and customers alike was that everyone wanted something new to show and wear but with an eye toward updating not replacing their existing wardrobe. Vests were popular for us last season for that reason and we expect with this expanded collection, they will be popular again. There are few garments that are as fun to wear and versatile as the vest. A cashmere or alpaca vest can perform several roles in a wardrobe. This makes the vest indispensable as a stand alone, classy and casual, piece in warmer, fall/winter climates or another, slimming and stylish, layer in colder climates. The Outside Designworks™ vest collection is presented as three basic silhouettes, each embellished differently. What they have in common is the cashmere or alpaca base outer layer and the lining. The lining has been used not only to neaten the interior of the vest and make it more comfortable, but also to add a punch of color that coordinates with the collared blouses. The fitted and cropped zip front vest style has two layers of embellishment on the flat front welt pockets and high collar. These accents really take on a three-dimensional look and add interest to the garment. The curved lines of the double-breasted vest are soft and feminine. The curved seams give the impression of an hourglass silhouette, which is reinforced by the use of two complimentary fabrics. Each of the one-of-a-kind shawl collared vest shares the five base cashmere fabrics, two closures and the ten lining choices, but that is where it ends. Each of these vests is embellished with strips of fabric used as piping along the long shawl collar and appliqué down the back ending in a free floating tassel. A vest to suit every wardrobe and work on the body is the aim in this collection. We also want to remember that our customer may only be looking to accessorize their already existing wardrobe to make it more stylish and sophisticated for the upcoming season. 
Contact: Denise Dickens 202-966-0017 Voice/Fax dd@outsidedesignworks.com www.outsidedesignworks.com Spring/Summer 2010  Shop the Spring/Summer Collection now Once considered uncool, unsexy and definitely unhip, the apparel market for older women is hot. "Our generation still has more living to do," says Nancy Blaustein, 55 of Walnut Creek, California. "I'm not ready to wind down yet." Today's 45 and older crowd is far more likely to see the two or three decades ahead as a second life and Outside Designworks™ understands that notion. The Outside Designworks™ clothing line caters to a woman who understands quality and fit and wants classic pieces with ongoing appeal. Strong color, along with bold and refreshing prints dominate the line. This is especially true for the Spring/Summer 2010 collection. The focus for Spring/Summer 2010 is on line and fabric, the simplest, most minimalist aspects of style. The rainwear collection, which is expanded each season but available year round, continues to be the pivotal item with strong graphics, clean brights and new this season, muted darks. A new item for Outside Designworks™ Spring/Summer 2010 is the smart, sheath dress and matching duster coat. This combination is practical in function, simple in form and presented in beautiful fabrics and arresting colors. From work to special occasions, the sheath is a look that has never really gone out of style. A body skimming dress in forgiving fabrics with just enough "give" and in heavy enough fabrics to flatter. The perfect details include seams that whittle the waist, a square neckline to minimize the bust and sleeves to balance out wider hips. Matching dusters for spring look new again. Because of their versatility and ability to work as easily over a pant as with a dress, they can be the staple category on which to build a merchant's Spring/Summer 2010 presentation. The dress coat coupled with the little black, fitted dress is a showstopper. This classic, raglan sleeve coat is a 3-season dress standby accented with one perfect black button at the neck. Calf length with a slight flare, paired over the magic little black dress, this is a spectacular look for holiday into spring. The Outside Designworks™ clothing line caters to a woman who understands quality and fit and wants classic pieces with ongoing appeal. Strong color, along with bold and refreshing prints dominate the rainwear line, while the sheath dresses and duster coats take a softer color approach. But the emphasis, no matter the season, is always timeless, feminine clothing with a cool and sexy edge. back to top 
Contact: Denise Dickens 202-966-0017 Voice/Fax dd@outsidedesignworks.com www.outsidedesignworks.com Rainwear  Shop the Rainwear Collection now Outside Designworks™ wants you to nix your typical raincoat and be a trendsetter with their rainwear fabrics with flower power. Check out this patch pocket hoodie with an adorable hood to protect your "do" and leave your hands free for other things. Plus it’s waterproof. The waterproofing comes from the durable water repellent finish that allows water to bead up and roll off. This keeps the rain from being absorbed into the super comfortable and breathable cotton fabric. Of course, waterproof rainwear also keeps off the snow and protects against wind and cold. These oversized floral prints and quirky animal prints give a flamboyant, "look at me" nod to rainwear. These are definitely for the woman who does not mind getting noticed. These are up-to-date pieces with true fit for a real woman. And now Outside Designworks™ has introduced a petite size (XS) to the collection, as well as launching hoods on all the rainwear body styles—the stadium length zip and the long, swing raincoat. When it rains, it pours, and when it pours you need super-strength protection from the elements. Wearing a rain hat, carrying an umbrella, or wearing one of these Outside Designworks™ raincoats is smart. Carrying an umbrella that has real flower power is very smart, and the raincoats and rain hats are oh-so-very chic and comfortable. back to top 
Contact: Denise Dickens 202-966-0017 Voice/Fax dd@outsidedesignworks.com www.outsidedesignworks.com Summer Collection 2009  Shop the Spring & Summer Collection now Boho luxe summer blurs the lines between outside and inside, innerwear and outerwear. Both are both. Just depends on the heat, Baby! Since we know nothing beats living outside in the summer, summer 2009 at Outside Designworks™ features easy summer separates. Easy elegance meets comfort in summer weight fabric. The palette is pure pima cotton in cool, cloud white and crisp woven polyester with a crisp texture in sea blue and straw. The collarless tunic with wide bracelet sleeves has a long keyhole neckline with just a bit of trim or not on the neck. This tunic is lightweight and presents a sleek silhouette. Wear it over a bathing suit to get safely to the pool. Or over slacks as a top when the sun goes down. Presenting the sexy, summer, sundress. As temperatures rise, the best summer clothes get simpler and sultrier. This sundress is a case in point. Great on its own, certainly—but wouldn’t it be divine paired with a swimsuit for a get away lunch. The wrap pareos come in two lengths and styles. Choose a long, a-line wrap with elastic at the back for fit and two buttons at the waist. The short version simply wraps and ties at the hip. With medium and large brim hats to match, these wrap pareos will be just the very thing for your customers this summer. The suntop completes this collection. It has a lap front with a classic fold-over collar and three-quarter-length sleeves. To wear outside in the sun or inside in the shade, innerwear or outerwear, we’ll let the customer decide for summer 2009. back to top 
Contact: Denise Dickens 202-966-0017 Voice/Fax dd@outsidedesignworks.com www.outsidedesignworks.com Fall & Winter 2008-2009  Shop the Fall & Winter Collection now The focus for Outside Designworks™ for fall–winter 2008–2009 is luxury in clothes that women can wear. The idea was to create a small, nice luxury collection that really presents the best piece in every category. Shipping for this line begins August 1, 2008. And since the line is made in the USA, small reorders can be accommodated throughout the season. Following are a few specifics about each style. The mid-calf swing coats. The breezy, 1-button duster coat is available in 4 luxury fabrics: black, grey, navy cashmere and camel camelhair. Each fabric is available with 2 choices of buttons. The buttons are quite beautiful and have been designed in collaboration with 2 glass artists and are exclusive to Outside Designworks. The jewel neck coats. The showpiece of the collection is the casually elegant, 4-button, double-faced cashmere coat in black. It’s so wearable because it isn’t overconstructed, and the unique properties of this double-faced cashmere fabric are a delight to touch, all the while with superlative lightness. For a bit of color punch, check out the binding trim in either colorful silk shantung or plaid silk dupioni. The hats. The softly unstructured, small-brim hats feature cashmere or camelhair on one side and the same bold fabrics used for the jacket linings on the interior. Like our rain hats, these are one size fits most. The jackets. The lined, flat-front pocket cashmere jackets are a classic cut with a feminine sensibility in black, navy and grey. The volume is neat and controlled with a soft, curvilinear quality around the hip. The bold linings—lipstick red, mineral grey, intense flame orange, black and warm, full—flavored burgundy—add an unexpected touch of color. The vests. The high hip, exposed zip-front vests are a study in simplicity. The cashmere and alpaca luxury fabrics, the complimentary linings, and the simple cut make this garment a beautiful transition piece. The overlapping neck with either horn-toggle or glass button closures adds to the drama. The wraps. Now available with 6 button choices, the wrap combines the essence of functionality with luxury and comfort. Unbuttoned, it’s a camelhair or cashmere lap robe for air travel—or a blanket, any time. And buttoned to one side over the shoulder, it’s a stand-alone poncho or extra layer over a jacket, if the weather turns colder than expected. The scarves. The muffler scarves feature cashmere on one side and the same bold fabric used for the jackets on the reverse, adding color to the warmth. This piece is an inexpensive accessory that extends the collection. back to top |