Church & State :: Fall 08 Stateside

Remember the gorgeous designs of Church & State, photographed equally beautifully by Chris Hornbecker? (See original post here.) Well, they're back again with a fall collection entitled "Stateside" - a modern twist on Americana colors, inspired by the perceived nuances of how people dress in different parts of the country. The election year tie-in was not lost either - several styles incorporate military elements. I love Rachel and Nathaniel's approach to the collection, and once again the images just suit each design so perfectly (that's why I felt compelled to include about half the lookbook!).

Above and below: Maine trench.

North Dakota blouse; Montana skirt.

Vermont dress.

Oregon dress.

Alaska blouse; Connecticut shorts.

Delaware dress.

Images from Church & State.

Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 03:46PM

Comments

Amazing! I want every last piece! The photos are almost pretty enough to frame!

Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 10:46PM

Completely in love with these photographs, and the clothes, of course -- such a beautiful collection -- adore the trench, and the Alaska blouse paired with the Connecticut shorts is really adorable.

Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 05:45PM

stunning...i especially am swooning over that trench.

Friday, October 17, 2008 at 11:56AM

My oh my, the Oregon dress is divine!

Friday, October 17, 2008 at 11:54AM

These are all simply gorgeous, and I'd happily take each one! Thanks for introducing me to these beautiful clothes.

Friday, October 17, 2008 at 08:09AM

My favorite is the TRENCH...absolutely in love!

Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 09:09PM

I knew the Oregon dress would be a hit - lots of great details. It reminds me of my sister-in-law, Molly!

Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 09:07PM

Love it, love it, love it.

Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 08:50PM

I love the Oregon Dress. It's lovely!

Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 08:21PM

I'll take a Vermont Dress and an Oregon Dress, please ;) both are adorable! (and that Vermont Dress comes in a beautiful ochra / burnt orange, too!)

and I love the striped front & back covers of the lookbook - the taped on, typewriter titling is perfect!

Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 07:23PM