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Way Back When: Ralph before 'Ralph'
Back in the early 80's before Ralph Lauren (at least in my mind) had really made it BIG, he and his wife Ricky were looking for a rustic escape from NYC. They happened upon our place in the Hudson...
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Way Back When...Salvador Dali
Salvador Dali. Mad genius. Spanish surrealist. Wearer of pin stripe suits. Fascinating eccentric who had a 'thing' for my Mom.They met one day through Carlos Alemany, who spun Dali's surrealistic...
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Way Back When - How I got to Newport
This was my first post ever posted back in July of last year, but posts get buried, and I thought you guys might enjoy this story, since it will provide good background for ones to come!It all started...
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Sneak Spring Peak!
I get SO excited for Spring and Summer...not only because I live by the beach and the sailors return, but mostly because I LOVE COLOR, and with Summer comes more color.The design process happens much...
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What I want to be When I Grow Up
It started out simple. I just wanted to grow up. And grow out. I can't tell you how many times my dad would catch me with tennis balls stuffed in my bathing suit.Tennis was a HUGE part of my life...
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New House...
Commitment SCARES me.The boys who come in and out of my life figure that out pretty quick. But the animals I have acquired are slowly teaching me the ways of commitment. In fact, Tula has lured me into...
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Tula SUPing
I am kind of a SUP-a-holic. (SUP= Stand Up Paddle) Last summer alone, I stand up paddled so much, I tore some nasty stuff in my arms and was in rehab for the winter. All that meant was no arm sports,...
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Made in the USA
I can't pronounce half the places people are getting their clothes produced these days...from little towns in China, Peru, Bali to India. There are a lot of options out there, and we have decided to...
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W Boat Summer Photoshoot
Certain sailboats, just like certain men, really know how to make me swoon.The W's are no exception. Donald Tofias was nice enough to let the CKB team take out White Wings, a w-76 for a shoot...
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Spotted...
Spotted in CKB at the IYRS Gala.L-R: CKB in the white Oscar Dress (with a belt from Mom's closet from the 70's)Barrett in last years Beachcomber, but available in 2 colors this season, and Jennifer in...
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Cover Shoot
In case you wondered what happens when you mix salt and silk...This months Quest Magazine cover.(I may pay your dry cleaning bill if you send me a pic of you topping this pic)Camilla Bradley in the...
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To be Listed or not to be Listed?
I grew up in a time when everyone had land lines and answering machines. If you needed to call a friend, you'd thumb through the telephone book and find their home number.In my case, the telephone book...
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Ta-Ta for Now, CKB
After 11 fun years of living and creating CK Bradley, I am closing our doors for now. Later is another story, but rest assured that I have something brewing...What an incredible trip it has been:from...
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Article 11
A new adventure begins. CK Bradley Ribbon Belts brought endless scavenger hunts, contests, and dapper belted boys. CK Bradley Dresses brought fun and frolic to the everyday cocktail party, and the ever...
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How Many Knee Socks...
Can I fit in my duffel that must last me 3 months on the road?'Like' our Apres FaceBook page for updates and discounts.The Bambi Airstream that we are renting for 3 months is smaller than my closets at...
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Last of CK Bradley Dresses Available!
We have about 100 pieces left. All dresses $120. All skirts/tops $60.That's right. Last chance guys!email ckbradley13@gmail.com to orderSizes listed below styles-Now to Make you ALL SKIERS, Bradley
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Apres Roadtrip Begins
So my 3 month road trips to snow laden mountains out West has begun....First I got the Whomper re-outfitted...Then Tula, me, 1,000 Apres cups, hats, 1,000 T Shirts, barrels of my favorite cereal, bins...
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Ski Gear and Camping...
What do ski gear, fashion and camping have in common?Me, right NOW....This was Mom in the 1960's in Gstaad...Enough inspiration to quit designing dresses and start designing ski clothes.Then me,...
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Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Show
Telluride has an incredible fashion show every year to benefit AIDS research...There were looks from Kenneth Cole, Perry Ellis,Looks from Lela Rose, Nanette Lepore, Jill Stuart,Looks that barely...
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Dad, Is it True?
Dad married Mom on the first day of Spring in 1965. Mom had no idea she was getting married. There was no engagement party, let alone ring. There was just a business trip to Miami where she tagged...
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