About a month ago I was invited to the opening of Annie Hurlbut’s gorgeous boutique on
Boston’s retail hub Newbury Street, The Peruvian Connection.
The store was absolutely beautiful and unlike any I would have ever typically
ventured into and Annie is one of the sweetest and genuine people I have met in the somewhat uppity section of Boston.
It all started with Annie’s love for Anthropology and her time studying in Peru.
Each design is original and unique and there will only be six stores in the United States
(Boston being the last and clearly, best.)
So many of her pieces are cleverly made to be flattering in a manner that made me want to skip through the shop snapping up everything that caught my eye.
Her jersey dresses are double layered which creates a favorable silhouette
for even the most self-conscious of women while she uses Pima cotton (the softest and finest cotton in the world) for countless pieces.
Her use of color and mix of eclectic with current trends makes her brand unique
with an obvious forecast of serious longevity.
asked her where she found this beautiful couch.
Annie also uses Alpaca (which is so much softer than cashmere) and originally began working with Peruvians to give the sweaters they had been creating, more flair – effectively helping them to expand their market within North America.
Her company believes in and conducts itself wholeheartedly to Fair Trade standards (they do not own any production facilities in Peru) and creates many economic opportunities for the women of South America.
Thank you Annie, for sharing your story and your exquisite creations with me.
If you happen to be near one of her six stores (also in San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C, Kansas City, Santa Fe and London) pop in and let me know your thoughts.
I recently received the most gorgeous white Museo skirt (unfortunately now sold out but similar to the Souk skirt shown above) and cannot wait to share it with you!
Which piece is your favorite?
Couture Carrie
July 2, 2013Gorgeous shop and pieces!
Love that last dress so!
And you ladies look amazing, too 🙂
xoxox,
CC
Blond Duck
July 2, 2013I like the red t-shirt dress!
Cafe Fashionista
July 2, 2013EVERYTHING is so gorgeous! I am really loving that Souk Skirt! 🙂
Abigailsterling
July 2, 2013Wow what gorgeous patterns and textures! I need to stop by her store before I leave! I'm in love with that skirt… and also that couch 🙂 xx
Always Maylee
July 2, 2013Such beautiful pieces! I really like that pinkish/red dress, 3rd one from the bottom.
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Amy {Cupcakes+Couture}
July 2, 2013i need that couch in my new apartment. NEED! anyway, i love that blue/white ikat printed dress in your photos of the shop above and the skirt you got looks so cute!
xoamy
Sarah @ Tulle and Trinkets
July 2, 2013I love the eclectic look of this shop – it really reminds me of Anthro. I'll have to find it next time I'm in Chicago!
Elissa Garza
July 2, 2013Can't wait to see your skirt!
Jennifer Volcy
July 2, 2013those dresses are gorgeous .. omg im in love !
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Hannah
July 2, 2013Oh, I love each & every piece! So fun & unique.
xo,
Hannah
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Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird
July 2, 2013Oooh I love that skirt!
Oh to Be a Muse
July 3, 2013I definitely want that white tunic. Great pictures.
Oh to Be a Muse
Shop Layered Muse
Alicia Mackin
July 3, 2013That store looks great and I hear the shopping on Newberry Street is awesome,
Ali of
Dressing Ken
dreizme.com
July 8, 2013That couch is going to be mine! I love the sweater next to the hat on the trunk. Do you know if she plans on expanding to a menswear market?
Laura Beth @ Perched on a Whim
July 8, 2013I'm with you, Georgina – the pink couch has stolen my heart!!
Noelani
July 9, 2013Annie was so fabulous and passionate about the brand- made it infectious. I am holding out until the fall collection- can't wait for a few pieces!