BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER

Alisa Loftin, owner of neighborhood Aero & Co., not only identifies talented new designers but also champions their collections season after season as they grow. Loftin has carried Figmint, designed by Maxine Dillon, from the beginning and, if you’re an Aero & Co. frequenter, you’ve seen the label become more and more sophisticated, Dillon’s POV stronger and more refined. The fall ‘07 collection maintains Dillon’s ability to create structure that looks effortless in combinations of silk, twill, and wool. Pieces layer with ease and surprise with details like striped hoods, funnel necks, and voluminous pleated pockets. Check the line in-store at Aero & Co.