Two days ago, a friend asked me why I love Band of Outsiders so much. He complained that the line is too preppy. Well, yes, I agreed. It is preppy and that’s the point. There are some of us out there who still love American classics and appreciate quirky reinterpretations of them.

Everyone knows that I love a good blazer; there are 8 (black) blazers in my closet right now. For the record, each of them is a different cut. What I love about these jackets from BOO is that they cut away at the waist. Thank goodness too – because as much as I love the blazer trend, I’ll enjoy having a clearly defined waist once again.

Navy outerwear! Shades of blue carried the collection and I loved that yellow was a powerful accent color. It’s a cheerful combination. Exposed zippers are nothing new but extreme toggles are a reason to get excited. There were hints of the toggle trend last season but I hope it takes off this year. I love a good toggle just as much as I love a good exposed ankle.

On several occasions, I have remarked that I would wear my track spikes out and about  if it wouldn’t ruin my legs and floor surfaces.

Finally, what I love about Band of Outsiders and designer Scott Sternberg is the elaborate set design/ attention to detail used when styling the BOO presentations. This year Sternberg was said to be inspired by Joan Didion amd REI hiking socks – that’s pretty much the coolest inspiration ever. The set also featured a Jaguar that Sternberg rented from a woman via Craigslist as well as models suspended from the ceiling.

Photos via NYMAG & Nylon