Cliche Magazine June/July 2016 | Page 14

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āsum’s Debut
Bag Collection

THE BEST

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SPRING TO
SUMMER

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gineer turned fashion designer and
former Project Runway contestant
Angela Sum has a dream—and
she’s incorporating that dream
into her debut bag collection for her brand,
āsum. Funded in only 7 hours on Kickstarter,
the collection features a variety of sculpted,
canvas bags made to “elevate your wardrobe
and inspire creative living.”
Instead of focusing on fleeting trends,
Sum says, “I want to create distinctive pieces
that compliment casual stables in your
wardrobe season after season.” And after
hearing her inspiring story in her Kickstarter
video, we fell in love with her drive and the
meaning behind the collection immediately.
From wristlets to convertible totes and
backpacks, each bag is made with a mixture
of water-resistant canvas, cotton, linens, and
rich leathers, and features different pockets
inside to keep all your contents organized.
Proving that minimal doesn’t mean “boring,”
each bag acts as a piece of art, one that
effortlessly compliments your style without
being overbearing. Read more about this
collection on clichemag.com. BY MEGAN
PORTORREAL
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PIECES

IT’S NO SECRET that the transitional
period between seasons can take a toll
on your sense of style—the constant
debate about wearing a jacket, the
inconsistent weather, and the daily
battle between boots and sandals.
Luckily, this season’s latest trends
have made our transition into summer
a little easier, and may include pieces
already in your closet that can be worn
throughout both seasons.
Shirts with cutout and exposed
shoulders, for example, are the perfect
piece that can not only be worn
throughout spring and summer, but are
also perfect for the moderate season
in between. Pair long sleeve exposedshoulder tops with jeans and flats for
cooler days or shorts and a gladiator
sandal in the warmer summer months.
The exposed shoulder trend gives a
subtle sexiness to the basic cap sleeve
while remaining classy.
Read about how to style the best
spring to summer transitional pieces
on clichemag.com. BY JESSICA
MOYER