 |
| The queue at 9:45am |
Alexis
The sophisticated resort wear line replete with maxi dresses
and gorgeous flowing fabric, has been embraced both by Miami’s jet set and
fashionable ladies of leisure from Jakarta to Abu Dhabi. Ambitious founder Alexis
Barbara, who can model her own designs better than most, launched her namesake
brand at the tender age of 22. Now married with two kids in tow, she’s planning
“Little Alexis,” fashionable kids clothes even mommie dearest would love. While
we wait for chic onesies, check out Alexis’ peacock-hued resort collection and
new slacks for spring.
Available at Intermix,
Neiman Marcus Coral Gables, Bloomingdale’s Aventura
- Hadley Henriette for Ocean Drive
It was only after reporting on it that I really got
excited enough about the brand to brave their semi-annual sample sale,
which is not only well attended by my friends, but hundreds of other
Miami-based Alexis enthusiasts. So I braved the traffic and headed out
early am to their airy white warehouse adjacent to Tropical Park. They
opened the doors at 10am as promised and everyone entered as calmly as
possible. Inside there were racks of printed silk items, the type of
flowy resort wear she is famous for, as well as packages of slinky
cotton casual separates, which interested me most, but where the hardest
as it was strictly verboten to open them up and try them. Overall the
discounts weren't quite as deep as I expected, averaging 50-60% fairly
pricy items, but I still think it was well worth the trip. I had a
pressing appointment and, therefore only had a forty minutes to shop,
which may have been a blessing in disguise my bill stayed under $150 and
I avoided the two hour line for the register! Phew!
 | |
| A quick checkout for me an a cool silver bag |
 |
| The scene at 10:30am |
