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Peter Som; Some may like it haute and hip, but Peter Som is happiest when he's creating feel-good fashion that can be worn by all.(Brief Article)

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| November 01, 2004 | Holgate, Mark | COPYRIGHT 2004 All rights reserved. Reproduced by permission of The Condé Nast Publications Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Mark Holgate

Some designers stray so far from their roots, you would need a map to find your way back to their origins. And some-like Peter Som-reveal their background with every single design step they take. Som was raised in San Francisco by architect parents who had a fixation with Knoll furniture. It's that upbringing that you can see in Som's aesthetic: a certain rigor about his silhouette's remaining clean and spare; a pure color palette; decoration where appropriate; and a kind of democratic belief in fashion for all. It's entirely evident in his new spring collection, which featured a floral silk duster coat ...

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