It’s not just the warm spell here in the Carolinas that has us yearning for spring. It’s fresh silk prints from Tucker that conjure sweet memories of parks and picnics. Tucker’s sleeveless silk dress is paired here with a charming straw hat by Steven Alan. We’re quite enamored!
What else? Dresses, tops and bottoms from James Perse, the LA designer synonymous with all things casual and chic. Super soft cotton blends that are as flattering as they are comfortable.
We can’t make it to New York Fashion Week, so we’re experiencing it vicariously through the designers we love and admire. We were especially psyched to hear that our favorite non-automated jeansmiths at Raleigh Denim made their big debut this year, but we were even more surprised and pleased to see a collaboration between RD and Organic by John Patrick. Check out the Times Style Magazine article about the collab for more details.
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december 2011 |
The holidays are creeping up like kudzu, but not to worry! v&v is here to make your gift giving an absolute delight.
Forgo the last minute mall trip and the tired, ho-hum (bug) offerings therein. We have gifts that rock worlds. Reclaimed cashmere hats, wool mittens, organic striped socks. The perfect stocking stuffers or special something for workmates, playdates or your deepest amour.
Annabuilt earrings are a dose of cool for any woman in your life. Made in Brooklyn from recycled tins and cans, these hip handcrafted earrings are available in an assortment of patterms and styles.
Or give the gift of leather-free luxury with accessories from Matt&Nat, like the wallet pictured. Made with recycled materials, Matt&Nat marries style and functionality to make irresistable accessories at a nice price.
Time to jazz up a boring-button-down-wearing man in your life? With its tailored perfection and polished looks, this slim fit Culturata shirt (pictured) might be just the thing he needs. Handcrafted in Italy and soft to the touch.
And behold, the luscious heritage leather briefcase from J.W. Hulme Co. A gift for the working warrior. Take comfort in its classic styling and lifetime guarantee. Can be worn over the shoulder or confidently gripped at the handles. Made in the USA.
DON’T LET YOUR GIFTS BE REGIFTED! Shop v&v and they’ll be loved forever.
We’ll be OPEN on Sunday, December 18th 12-5 pm and Monday, December 19 11-7 pm, in addition to our regular hours.
We wrap, ship and have v&v giftcards.
Bonnes Fêtes!
Your happy holiday helpers
As the air gets colder and the trees give up the last of their leaves, consider adding some color to warm up your wardrobe.
Luckily, ladies, Tucker has all the spark and sizzle you need! New York designer Gaby Basora is an expert in feminine fits and playful patterns. Tucker’s feather-printed crepe de chine blouse has a retro flair, while the crepe de chine tunic is stylish layered or laid bare. Even better? Both are made in the USA.
We’re also thrilled to have the beautiful Infinity belt by de Palma! This wrap belt, handcrafted in California, is an easy way to score a few extra fashion points. Shown in smoke/black, also available in tobacco/bark.
Also in the shop: merino wool cardigans from ORGANIC by John Patrick (beige and black) and more exquisite basics from James Perse. Try on, fall in love.
| Shop Independent Durham Week is back! From this Saturday, November 26, to December 4, several Durham businesses will offer awesome holiday promos. We’re no exception! And for you, we’re starting our promo a day early on Friday.
Remember, $45 stays in our community for every $100 you spend at a small biz ( a measly $13 if not). On that note, SPEND $100 AT V&V and GET A FREE PAIR OF STYLISH AND SUSTAINABLE PACT SOCKS for yourself or a loved one. PACT puts its best foot forward by making its socks with organic cotton and wind power. Not to mention superfly stripes! More spectacular gifts? Matt & Nat‘s wallets and bags are charming, holiday-ready and perfect for that hard-to-buy-for gal ($60+). Ashley Brodie‘s jewelry is dazzling, with everything from crystal earrings to vintage necklaces on display in the shop ($55+). And men and women alike will delight in Sophia Costa’s fetching wool scarves made in Nepal with llama, elephant and rhino prints ($129). Reason #5 (or 6, 7, 8 ) to shop local? Small Business Saturday! Buy from a small biz on Saturday and GET $25 BACK from American Express. Register your AmEx card here to get the cash. For your convenience, we’ll be OPEN EVERY SUNDAY, now through Christmas (that’s November 27th – December 18th). And we gift wrap! Happy Thanksgiving, Your sustain-a-bull playdates
PS: Check out Nadira & Ryan promoting downtown Durham’s unique shopping. |
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| With big box stores urging you to crawl out of your bed (and food coma) at 5 a.m. on Black Friday and run around like a whirling dervish, we’d like to remind you to shop local this weekend.
For every $100 you spend at a national chain, $13 stays in our community. Spend the same amount at a local independent business and you keep an awesome $45 right here. Spend it online and virtually none of your money stays local. And American Express is with us. They’re sponsoring Small Business Saturday, a day to support to small businesses. Not only can you keep your dollars more local, but when you shop with your AmEx on the 26th, you’ll get $25 back! Go to Small Business Saturday on Facebook, register your AmEx card for the discount and find small businesses to support in the Triangle. |
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We are featured in a new video about Durham’s unique shopping alongside plenty of other great local businesses. The video is on the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau website, too. Pass it on!
| We’re hosting a trunk show for Durham’s jewelry darling Ashley Brodie! Stop by v&v on Saturday, November 19, and check out her sophisticated, sparkling jewelry, like these vintage Swarovski crystal earrings. 11 am – 7 pm |  |
No worries, ladies and lads, we’ve thought through the upcoming festivities for you.
SUNO‘s asymmetrical silk dress, dappled with orchids, will compliment your contours in dazzling ways, gals. Soft, flowing, feminine and made in the USA. What to wear it with?
The Matt & Nat Dustin purse is snappy, svelte and big enough to fit your out-on-the-town essentials, too. A crushed leather look that’s totally animal-friendly. Lined with suede made from recycled plastic bottles.
MEN, the perfect sportcoat has eluded you forever. You’ve rifled through rack upon rack, tried time and again. The fit, the fabric, the shoulders. Not quite right. Culturata is here to complete your mission. Its sportcoat is tailored to perfection in Italy, lined with silk and boasts and sophisticated, heritage look. Gray.
| november 2011
At v&v, we’re all about better basics. And we’re always on a quest to find the best. Welcome to James Perse, an LA designer making outstanding everyday wear. His tanks, tops and dresses exemplify easy sophistication. They’re made in California with comfy cotton blends and meticulous tailoring. Raised in LA, Perse spent time at Maxfield, his father’s boutique. There he learned about clean lines, elegance and architecture. Ultimately, his obsession with baseball caps, and their wanting design, led him to fashion. After creating the ideal cap, he launched his womenswear line in 1998. He’s been off to the races ever since. The best compliment to James Perse, ladies? RALEIGH DENIM. No more rifling through your man’s drawers for a pair of oversized RDs, we now carry women’s! The Macon stretch denim jean is here in rich spruce and aubergine colors. To-die. And GUYS, we have the new Burke cord for you, made of Italian corduroy. Superfly. Durham’s jewelry darling, Ashley Brodie, will be at v&v Saturday, November 19th 4-7 pm for a TRUNK SHOW. She’ll present exquisite new pieces from her line and exclusive collection for v&v. Her earrings and necklaces make the best gifts on earth! Big kiss, Your California dreamin’ playdates |
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