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I am no longer a virgin when it comes to never finding Paul & Joe in the thrift stores. So you can only imagine how psyched I was when I plunked thisblouse, made in France, off the rack and saw the label. If I have tosay so myself I did pat myself on the back. Paris based Sophie Alboufounded the small but successful clothing line Paul & Joe in the mid1990′s, and accrued a devoted legion of stylish fans for her whimsical& eclectic designs. The company is named after Sophie’s 2 boys.Albou opened boutiques in London’s Notting Hill neighborhood and therest is history for this brand since the collections sells in 30flagship stores worldwide as well as in major retailers. Within thesame thrift store I found this vintage Aquascutum paisley print longskirt that I think looks modern with the Paul & Joe blouse. JoannaSykes was just recently appointed at creative director for this label soeveryone is eagerly awaiting her touch. Sykes is British, was educatedat Central Saint Martins in the 90′s and learned how to do things in aEuropean luxury goods house (Armani in Milan). All that puts her inthe demographic to which her sister alumni, Phoebe Philo of Celine,Stella McCartney, and Hannah MacGibbon of Chloe belong – a cohort ofwomen who, already at the top of their game in their 30′s, are on aquietly feminist mission to bring a bit of sense to fashion. I’vealways heard how the French and English don’t get along, well you canjust throw all that out the window with this ensemble. Check out The Thrifters Boutiqueand follow me on Twitter & Facebook, also please enjoy and share myYouTube videos onthrifting. Toodles for now. Daniel