The Flare Jean in Talismania Check Size:31 and very Connery-era Bond

and very Connery-era Bond

Frederic is a four-times-a-year lifestyle publication led by Dara Caponigro

It makes a great alternative to a repp tie

For years we've been using an around-the-office portmanteau for this fabric

Allison previously worked for the California Olive Oil Council (explains the formulations) and Joshua's background is in art and creative direction (explains the packaging

The Flare Jean in Talismania Check Size:31 and very Connery-era BondMilan based La DoubleJ makes party ready skirts and dresses in reissued vintage fabrics, distilled through a lens of pure joy, eye popping print and love of all things maximal. Sounds about right! These are a classic '70s (and might we add, quite curve flattering) pair of stretch flares. The pattern might be the best part it's laser printed with founder JJ Martin's favorite symbol of protection rebirth: tiny scarab beetles.