Peter Pan collars were a trend all over the spring 2011 runways. The school girl-inspired neckwear turned up again and again in the season's ready-to-wear collections, which stepped it up with new ways to wear the conventional collar. Take Isaac Mizrahi's whimsical version of the classic button-up with a rhinestone-adorned neckline. The rounded collar look took on sophisticated edge over at Araks, with a Dutch farm girl take on the Pan collar that used contrasting trimmings on semi-sheer chiffon tops and flowing dresses.

As I was researching this story, I became more and more amazed that no one has really covered this lesser-known vintage enclave. Of course, BlackBook covered Jill and her daughter Alexandra Richards, touching on their love of vintage, but no mention of the genius vintage collection actually housed and for sale in the Jill Stuart stores. I am a huge Jill Stuart fan and own at least six of her fabulously girly frocks. I have always shopped the Soho store and was beyond excited when she opened her jewel of a venue in East Hampton a couple of years ago. It was out East that I started to truly appreciate Stuart’s amazing eye not only for relevant designer name vintage, but also for non-branded, must-have lace and crocheted pieces. I started to make frequent trips to the Soho store this fall, not only because I covet the brand, but also because I adore the vintage collection and the truly swanky environment it inhabits.

Keith Richards' daughter dishes w/ desinger Jill Stuart

The Jill Stuart show this afternoon at the New York Public Library was full of surprises. First, there was some serious star wattage thanks to front-row seats holding Joy Bryant, Michelle Trachtenberg, Bette Midler, and, of course, a token "real" housewife: Bethenny Frankel. Then a fully exposed breast from a model mid-show. Gasp! Stuart sent down the library-length runway a flotilla of the beautiful, feminine looks she's best known for. There was a whole lot of chiffon, a cropped white tuxedo jacket, and scarves warn over the head à la Thelma and Louise.