The Age of Aquarius is dawning again.
Theory -- the buttoned-up clothing line known for simple suits, blouses and skirts seen in cubicles across America -- has launched a line of accessories in honor of "Hair," the revolutionary 1967 rock opera that celebrated free love and full-frontal nudity.
Specifically, the limited edition collection was inspired by the New York Public Theater's Central Park summer performances of the musical, and the pieces are a delightfully laissez-faire departure from Theory's usual corporate look.
A brown suede belt with circular metal grommets has a long, hippie-fringe front tie ($85), and several T-shirts feature the iconic afro image from the musical's 1968 Broadway poster ($65-$85). Two styles of gladiator sandals, in brown or gold metallic leather, are right in step with the flower power of summer '08. ($125-$135).
Of course, no homage to "Hair" would be complete without -- what else -- hair accessories. A selection of skinny wreath headbands ($45) are a chic alternative to all the preppy styles popularized by TV's "Gossip Girl."
Perfect to show it and flow it, no matter how long you can grow your hair.
Available through the end of August at Theory, 8428 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 782-0163. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. www.theory.com.
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Harper Lane Through July 17: Who says mom gets to have all the fashion fun? Here are some cool summer looks for the little ones at up to 50% off. Toddler-sized denim by adult-favorite Joe's Jeans include Rock Star flares ($52, originally $75) and pencil-thin skinny legs ($48 from $68). Delicate, vintage-inspired dresses by Pink Chicken start at $45 (originally $64). And short-sleeve button-down shirts will give boys a head start on stylish dressing for $27 (originally $38). 2665 Main St., Suite D, Santa Monica. (310) 314-2233. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.harperlane.com
Maxine Through July: A childhood spent in L.A., Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Seoul, Korea, primed Silvia Joo's diverse eye for fashion. Now you can get her global aesthetic at a bargain prices. Almost everything in this boutique is 20% to 50% off, including glittering party dresses by Australian label Sass and Bide, smooth-as-silk leather bags from Florida siblings Tracy and Ashley Zych and a 1980s-style white studded mini dress by L.A.-based designer Sheri Bodell. 12354 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. (818) 623-9900. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
