blackwave

 
 1773 MASS AVENUE | PORTER SQUARE | CAMBRIDGE MA 02140 | 617.661.6441

Store Hours / Monday - Saturday 10 - 6   Sunday 12 - 5
No metered parking on Sunday

Time for weekend getaway plans and easy-care items to pack.
Check out our patterns and prints, retro style dresses, and sunhats.
Stop in and browse our newest arrivals, or have it shipped to wherever you are.

Check out our changing windows for a mix of the latest prints and colorways. Our limited editions are not around too long, so call or email to reserve your preference.



 
New Karinas*

A fresh dress crop from one of our favorite labels!
New longer lengths and more style variety for summer.

L to R:
Graceful Margaret in perky positive petals print 158.
Maxi Adele in tropical garden party print 158.
Retro Nora in cool seascope print 158.

Easy-care / wash + wear / USA Made


* Expected delivery 7/01

Elegant Simplicity

A brand new offering from local label AlenA. Slender linen silhouette Doni dress with movement at the hemline. Comes in fifties retro colors of grey and vineyard green. Mid-calf length. USA Made. 188. 

Expected delivery Thursday 6/30



Travel Tencel

Popular tencel fabric has a non-wrinkle quality and dyes up beautifully. Shown here in a great fitting tank top in a neat grid pattern. Available in four colors shown. 46.

Click on photo to view a cowl top and simple jacket.
Top 92.
Jacket 92.



 

Twin Prints

Two new dress styles by this popular local label, come in a choice of two color combos. Click photos to see prints close up.

Top: Edie knit cowl dress in fun kaleidoscope pattern. 136.
Bottom: Sweet Frances dress in cotton lawn with pockets. 156.

 

Silk Stripes

Transitional stripe oblong scarves in a range of subtle colors.
100% silk crinkled for texture. Lightweight and versatile. 
Wrap one around a sunhat for a different look. 62.



Wallaroo Roundup

Another shipment of Wallaroo hats features a range of good looking styles. Bestsellers are shown above. Crushable crowns 
for easy packing. Price range 48. - 56.



New from Peru

Modern henley tee comes in dark charcoal grey and white, with 
a slim placket and little pocket detail. 100% quality pima cotton.
By favorite label Beyond Threads. Click to see full image. 88.


 
Two for Tianello

These overdyed silk and viscose tops come in delicious summer shades. Suitable for travel, easy wash and dry fabrics.

Top: Washable silk blouse in dragonfruit pink. Click to see back.
98.

Bottom: Viscose dot and dash print in Ballet top and Asbury tunic.
Colors: Velvet pink, peri, and basil.
Top: 98.
Tunic: 102.




Modern Kimonos

We're always being asked for lightweight jackets to go over sleeveless dresses and tanks. Deborah Parker has come up with 
the perfect solution in 100% linen knit in two lengths. She calls them kimonos, and they come in a lovely color palette. Click bottom photo to see swatches.

Short style 98.
Long style 116.



 

Munki Munki

Perfect loungewear for stayovers and breakfast appearances.
Fun good morning prints come in a range of cozy styles.
Bamboo rayon and cotton blend.

Top: Tank dress with pockets shown in sail away print. 62.
Click to see short sleeve pjs. with roll-up tabs 86. 
Also long sleeve pjs. 86.


Bottom: Print assortment L to R: dandelion puffs, sail away,
pink daisies, dragonflies, and pineapples.


Summertime Blues

Eileen West ballet length nightgown is the perfect warm 
weather  option. A touch of lace and signature pearly buttons make it classic and special. A great gift. 66.



          A Reminder: Last Call for Hanro Basics Special Order


We're Cool
Stop by and enjoy a break.
Air conditioned comfort  and  a playlist of 
uncommon musical choices.


HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY FOURTH!