ALL PATCHED UP: Founded in 2007 by friends, Kim Haney and Kimberly Hoag, in Wilton, Just Madras hand-picks their own blend of madras fabrics from India to create simplistic summer staples and housewares. Among our favorites are the monogrammed cosmetic bags, seersucker ice buckets paired with madras salad servers and grosgrain-trimmed ballet flats. Of course there's a wide variety of chic summer dresses, headbands and belts, but do really wish you could have the whole out-of-the-norm shebang? Pick up the Cocktails at the Beach gift set, complete with madras table cloth and matching tote and a 7-piece cocktail set in bright preppy plaid for a cool $426.
BUY IT: Find Just Madras at several Connecticut retailers, including Island Outfitters in Fairfield and Elizabeth and Harriet in Mystic, or order online at JustMadras.com.
