The weather was perfect in San Francisco yesterday. Lunch at the Waterfront Restaurant followed by a full 8-hours of shopping along Market and many of the shops and boutiques near Union Square. I discovered a beautiful Loro Piana cashmere cape and Piazza Sempione spring collection coat. No purchases were made …yet 
however, Britex Fabrics has a fantastic selection of high-end fabrics (and an excellent selection of cashmere) and I’ll create my own version. Max Mara has just remodeled and re-opened their store near Union Square and the 2009 collection is quite striking.
Taupe ivory. Spread collar; zip front. Tonal belt at natural waist. Patch pockets. Cashmere/silk. Made in Italy.
Loro Piana is the largest cashmere and baby cashmere manufacturers in the western world.
