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Madeleine Vionnet is perhaps best known as the author of the bias cut dress. The idea of a time without the benefit of easy, slinky dresses with no internal structure might be beyond the modern woman, but Vionnet ushered her gowns into a society of women who grew up in corsets. Vionnet believed that “when [...]

Spring is halfway over and the hot sun of summer quickly approaches.  Winter coats and sweaters are being stored away in the back of your closet while shorts and summer dresses begin to come out of hibernation. You see those bright red pants you purchased last season when colored denim was the hottest trend and [...]

Now don’t get the wrong idea, we here at Sui GENERIS love to play dress up. Nothing is more gratifying than sending you out the door looking smarter and sharper than when you came in. But we also believe in the power of the perfect casual outfit. You know, that timeless, effortless look that celebrates [...]

When it comes to the real Superwoman of your life, not just any present will do on Mother’s Day. Last year it was a bouquet of  flowers, and the year before that it was a gift card. This year, however, you want to get her something unique and really special to show her there is [...]

  This year Missoni and Chloé shared a 60th anniversary and each fashion house chose to celebrate with re-releasing select garments from their archives.  Chloé reproduced seven iconic pieces including this Violin dress from the seventies by Karl Lagerfield.     Missoni, the Italian fashion house, placed their archival pieces alongside their current collection.  The [...]

When it comes to accessories, belts are often overlooked and usually added to an outfit almost as an afterthought. But if you’re one to be a stickler for the small details, as we know you are, you’re going to want to know the real purpose of a belt and how to choose the right style [...]

April is suit month here at Sui GENERIS! It’s that time of year to reconsider everything you thought you knew about being on your suit and tie game. We feel that a great suit should be the Swiss army knife in your sartorial arsenal, the chameleon in your closet, the well-adjusted garment with multiple personalities. [...]

You may remember a previous post in which we distinguished between different trouser pockets. Well, the pocket lesson continues! This time around, we thought we’d take a moment to give you a rundown of the ones you’ll find on your sport coats and jackets. Knowing how to tell the difference between a patch pocket and [...]

Easter is coming up fast! Have you prepared what to wear this Easter? Hey girls, it’s definitely a holiday in which you can be well dressed. Our fashion tip is to use color to brighten your mood and look in the beautiful spring time. Let’s think pastels, neon brights and floral patterns! Don’t hesitate to come and [...]

Spring is officially here! Are you looking for a cute spring bag to your spring wardrobe? Sui Generis designer women’s consignment store covers your different looks from sophisticated city style to casual brunch outfit. We currently have your favorite designer brands, such as Bottega Veneta, Prada, Christian Dior, Valentino! Ready to punch up your look with a [...]