We hate to irritate old wounds, but Boston Fashion Week is
an occasion that has a way of reawakening those persistent (and
tired) cooler-than-thou debates about New York and Boston’s respective merits
(we hope we don’t have to tell you where we fall on the issue). If we may
present the latest evidence on our side, witness Exhibit A: new pieces by
Brookline-raised designer Sally Tseng that are just
being added to the racks at Crush Boutique (131 Charles
Street, Boston, 617.720.0010). Sure, she’s been sleeping with the enemy as an
NYC gal ever since she first left the Hub to study at the Fashion Institute of
Technology, but we’ll forgive Tseng, especially now that she’s given us the
Beau Blazer ($368), a champagne-colored cotton-blend blazer with a tuxedo cut
that’s feminized by a soft, almost metallic shimmer. For a flirty look, Crush
is carrying the designer’s Edie Dress ($244), an adorable belted cap-sleeved
frock that’s perfect for fall frolicking. Both are fabulous examples of Tseng’s
knack for harnessing a sense of gamine-style femininity in her tailoring, not
to mention indisputable evidence that our local heroes can create inspired
output no matter what urban enclave they presently call home.
