PITTSBURGH QUARTERLY: Get On Your High

get on your
since the beginning of fashion
history, design houses and their
down market offspring have
paid homage to equestrian
culture by incorporating riding
influences into their collections.
This fall we see both subtle and
bold equestrian statements in
almost every fashion outpost.
Whether cowgirl or English
equestrienne at heart, you'll
find modern and stylish pieces
to collect and mix into your
everyday wardrobe.
In this issue, four horse
women enjoy the beauty of
Sewickley Heights' Blackburn
Farm, as they model items
from regional specialty and
fashion boutiques.
editorial and styling by bear brandegee
p h o t o g r a p h s b y r i c e va n s
carlene gnazzo is an English rider who show
jumps hunter division.
R.J. Classics wool herringbone cubbing jacket,
$298, at Hobby Horse. An assortment of riding
breeches, boots and other riding gear available at
Hobby Horse. Lia Kes ruffle blouse, $275, at
Dress Circle.
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high horse
the equestrian Influence
brittany breen began riding English
in the 8th grade.
Peach Chloe dress with ribbon cinch by Eva Franco,
$345. Pearl and chain necklace, $68, both at
Patricia Boutique. Blush ruffle shrug, $60, by
Bestey Johnson at Spoiled Chics. Ben Amun
rhinestone circle earrings, $300, at Dress Circle.
hair by richard sciulli and makeup by holly b, both of dean of shadyside salon. fashion intern emily sheehan. special thanks
to blackburn farm and the sewickley valley chamber of commerce.
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doreen sudina first road western on
her aunt and uncle's farm at age 14.
Cotton stretch riding pant with zipper
detail by Michael Kors, $895. Herion H
shirt, $295. Herion contour belt, $350.
Cherub and lion mother of pearl vintage
necklace by Sage, $690. Melissa Manning
14K pink gold and sterling mesh chain
earrings, $300. All at Dress Circle.
Black Chanel-inspired tuxedo
ruffle dress by Basix II, $191, at
Bailey & Bailey. Stuart Weitzman
black patent sling back
platforms, $285, at Footloose
Shadyside. Subversive earrings,
$360, and assortment of leather,
sterling and jeweled cuffs from
$100 to $200 at Dress Circle. Floral
arrangement by Belle Flowers.
Picnic from Sewickley Traditions.