The heart of Anatomy.

Giorgio Armani said "The difference between style and fashion is quality". With current retail's ongoing obsession with disposable clothing, do we dare say quality is the lost art of the recession era? Stores like Forever 21 and H & M have become standards...scary, I know, but everyone shops there. It's one of our dirty little secrets.

Don’t follow the trend. With fashion going so mass market cheap, everyone is starting to look like a cookie cutout. The beauty is standing out, taking pride in yourself with a stylish individualized look. Think special and custom and that’s what you get when you look at the rise in Buffalo’s emerging designers. There is a sense of revolution in the air; talented local designers stepping up to the plate selling quality clothing and accessories.

The concept is to shop local and support these creative designers. So, next time you go on a shopping binge and buy 4 skirts that will last you 4 weeks before they fall apart...buy ONE well-made skirt from a local designer that will last you 20 years.

At the heart of this Buffalo revolution is a new store, designer and state of mind, Anatomy. Owner and designer Ali Eagen, reminds me of myself at 25, so excited and intent on fulfilling a lifetime dream. Ali's story is oh so familiar: Buffalo born, moved to NYC, and a slave to the fashion industry. This fresh perspective and need for creating one's own lifestyle is key to the thriving fashion community that is starting to lay their roots down in the Queen City.

So Ali, which one are you? Sweet or Dirty?
























Miss Ali Eagen




























































*She is also carrying my Sweet & Dirty vintage...

Anatomy is located @ 569 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14222, and online www.madebyanatomy.com.

(Also thank you to my "model" friend Sean Wrafter for striking a pose)

xoxo

-E