Inside Geren Ford's LA-Inspired Print Paradise at the Annex

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• You can still see the burn marks around the perforated silk detail on this top -- a very cool touch
• A flowy graphic print top paired with the Malibu jersey skirt
• We couldn't get enough of this print
• Speaking of prints, can you handle this topographical pajama top inspired by ocean ridges? We dig the edgy leather piping and zipper detail
• Geren Ford's designs are heavily influenced by mathematics. There's a formula for everything
• This crochet top is sure to be a spring layering essential
• We adore the perforation and ruffle detail on this vintage-inspired dress
• Geren's knitwear factory is first rate. Her knits are void of chunky rib at the bottom, making it lightweight and easy to layer
• We were transfixed by the purple/magenta hue bursting from this blue floral pattern
• The Annex's infectiously cool vibe even charmed the bartender
• Geren's dad was an artist, so she always considered herself an art brat
• Introducing Geren's superbly accessorized pup, Quinn!

Before entering the poolside madness at Stylehaus' fall fashion show last night, we stopped by the Geren Ford Annex to preview the LA label's visually stimulating offerings for spring 2013.

Inspired by the work of iconic Culver City-based artist Ed Ruscha, the range features an artistically-inclined point-of-view that's punctuated with vintage LA references and Geren Ford's signature modern energy. In addition to stellar '70s silhouettes and generous geometric prints, we love that each piece is named after a street that intersects Sunset Blvd. (Fun fact: Every year Ruscha drives down the entirety of Sunset and takes photos with a motorized camera attached to his car.)

Specific highlights from the collection include a tie-dye blouse with a perforated silk detail, a topographical print inspired by ocean ridges, the perfect lightweight crochet top, a vibrant floral maxi dress and the fanciest pajamas you've ever seen. Oh, and Geren's dog Quinn, who was rocking some serious neck candy. Click through the gallery for our top picks, and look out for the collection when it hits stores in (sigh) February.
· Geren Ford [Official Site]
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