CITYist

It’s not a simple task—wearing the same piece again and again in a variety of different ways. But when you can master the art the way Funktional has for its Summer 2010 collection, the idea is charming, and indicative of a wider trend. A romper, crop top and layered dress are all cut from the same black silk thread, yet still lead to distinctive looks. Think it could be a bore to wear the same flower print three times? Not when it decorates a zip up dress, cropped layer dress and one shoulder zipper top. Royal blue silk is fashioned into a T-shirt dress, tunic and open-backed tank. Get the picture? In this day and age, it might not be such a bad idea to spend a little less and use your imagination, as this New York Times article, which explores the movement toward a smaller, more effective wardrobe notes. Similarly, Funktional demonstrates that it’s not what you wear, but how you wear it.