Crop tops are everywhere right now, but it takes guts (and not much of a gut!) to wear them. Thankfully, Garmany has plenty of crop tops in the store that take more of a “meet and greet” approach to the trend, that is, the cropped top sort of meets the pants or skirt below so […]
Like to bike? There are plenty of great options at the Jersey Shore, providing beautiful views of the ocean, woods and wildlife while you ride. Read on for a few of our favorites: Sandy Hook Bike Path This paved, flat path spans the length of the Sandy Hook peninsula, stretching 8.5 miles from the Park […]
Heading out for a summer adventure? Sure, you’ve got the sunscreen and bug spray packed, but will you have what you need in case disaster strikes? Here’s what a survival expert says you should have with you so you’re prepared for just about everything. Pack it all in a six-by-10 inch makeup bag or a […]
It might be hot outside right now, but here at Garmany, we are already thinking fall, and stocking up on the latest trends in footwear so that you can look cool as the weather cools. Check out the styles for both women and men. What’s the must-have shoe for ladies this season? Booties. Sure, they’ve […]
Seersucker first became popular in Great Britain’s warm-weather colonies like British India. It was called shirushakar in India, or shir o shakka, Persian for “milk and sugar,” according to the Encyclopedia of Textiles. This was probably from the resemblance of its smooth and rough stripes to the smooth texture of milk and the bumpy texture […]
Kate Middleton recently wowed in Germany wearing a Jenny Packham fit-and-flare dress in a saturated shade of sunflower yellow. The color was new for the Duchess, which got royal watchers talking, but she’s totally on trend—the hue was spotted all over the resort collections, on runways for the unveiling of Fendi, Michael Kors and Stella […]
Ahh, the maxi dress. This time of year, it’s as ubiquitous as shorts and a T-shirt. The good news is that it can be just as comfortable but much more flattering and fashionable. The bad news is that if you’re not careful, it can look like a nightgown that has swallowed you whole. So how […]
In the world of men’s tailoring, there are two highly influential styles: English and Italian. The English style is epitomized by the traditional tailoring houses of Savile Row in London’s Mayfair neighborhood. The Italian look is more geographically diffuse, although Naples (as represented by the incomparable Gianluca Isaia), is arguably “the most Italian” style. What […]
What is peccary? A peccary is an ugly-ass wild pig found everywhere from Mexico to Argentina. Peccary leather is among the best for making shoes and gloves: It’s soft, flexible, durable and good looking, with a pebble texture. The textured leather of these cap-toe derby shoes is peccary. Soft and flexible, peccary shoes are comfortable […]
“The world’s best fitting pants” may be a lofty descriptor, but it’s not one that Ecru designers have bestowed upon themselves. Ever since the brand launched with one style of pants, the “Beck” trouser, it’s been recognized across the country for the superior fit of its signature fabric, Power Stretch. Made from cotton, nylon and […]
