IN STITCHES

One of the strong and pervasive style stories of this season is the eye-catching embroidery.

For starters, it’s very unique. It’s not actually a floral, more of a scrolling stem of leaves, but it has that same romantic feel to it, and the intricacy of bringing those different hues together on such a fine scale and yet not making it feel busy is a very delicate balance.

“The inspiration for this design actually came from an old vintage French court frock coat,” Cheryl said. “It’s one of those things that I’ve had in my design archives for quite some time, but I had to be patient in waiting for it to feel like a natural fit, this isn’t a pattern that could be forced. It wouldn’t work in a collection with really vibrant colors, it would be too much, but since Banff is in a palette of soft and sophisticated shades, it came out beautifully.”

It’s exquisite and it’s everywhere. It’s prominent on this season’s statement jacket, the Alberta Jacket, but you’ll also see it carried throughout on tees, tops, and even boots.