Lynn Yaeger is an Arts & Science Fan.

I have loved this Japanese shop from afar for several years now. Gorgeous stuff, very minimalist and beautifully made, so old-fashioned that it looks modern. The clothes are pretty expensive and not available in the U.S. as far as I know. But I love the presentation and aesthetic of this shop. It's a delight just to browse the website and get visual inspiration. (Click on collection to see individual items.)

Says owner Sonya Park:

“Honestly, I am not that clever to come up with 20 new shapes each season!” she demurs. “And when you have really beautiful fabrics, you do not have to do much. It’s like cooking. If you have really beautiful ingredients, half of the work is done.”

Read the article here.

The Coats of Edward Gorey.

From the Paris Review (via LuxLotus):

Over the years, Edward Gorey collected twenty-one fur coats, which he was notorious for wearing with Converse sneakers, often to the New York City Ballet. Sometime in the eighties, however (he died in 2000), Gorey seems to have had a change of heart. He opened portions of his home to a family of raccoons that finally settled in the attic. According to a tour guide at the Edward Gorey House, this was an act of penance; Gorey felt guilty for wearing their fur.

Esty love

One of my favorite etsy shops is back from vacation. I love these:

 

 Moon Water pants by idea2lifestyle

 I have purchased a few items from them before, and they are beautifully made and well-priced, especially for a custom-fitted garment.