blackwave

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

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

Clear Spring color palettes brighten up every corner of our shop.
Soft cotton dresses, breezy knits, and unique small accessories hasten the start of a promising season. Browse our re-stocked racks, and be inspired to try something new.
 If you can't visit us, call for helpful assistance and shipping info. 
BYO Bags

New shopping bag designs from favorite label LOQI feature 
re-colored graphics and museum collection artwork. These are perfectly timed for Cambridge's new BYO bag ordinance that starts March 31. No more single use plastic bags. Good idea.
Imported from Germany.

Click for full design assortment including the best-selling 
"The Queen" by Cecil Beaton. 12.





 
Comfort Zone Color 

Brighter mid-tones are always perfect for Spring transition. Periwinkle, aqua, sage, iris, and deep pink have a 
dusty quality that works with charcoal, black, or denim.
Wear them easily to boost your mood.

Top & Middle: Cuddly lightweight stripes from Tianello.
Ballet top 88.
Asbury Tunic 96.

Bottom: Multi beaded necklace in coordinating shades. 86.



 
Spring Bamboo 

Inspired color blends from handweaver Hetty Friedman echo 
RTW palettes. Graceful loops, oblongs and best-selling mobius shawls refresh favorite outfits and flatter your individual coloring. Soft to the touch, and very resilient. 
Priced 98. - 275.





Curious Garden

Check out our front table of Maruca's latest grouping!
New print additions in coin purse, ditty bag and cupcake slings.
Original textiles in practical everyday items. Pure joy! 12. - 42.
USA Made in Boulder Colorado.



 
Gayatri Designs
  
Skillfully fashioned treasures from local designer Seanne Sullivan.
Shown above: Gemstone drops in luminous spring shades. 58.
Click photo to see new colors of filigree pearls. 38.



 
Sunny Graphics

Small scale multiprints come in a variety of lively tops.

Top: Andria Lieu's Olivia lightweight open cardigan.
Shallow double-v neckline tops in three colorways.
Click to see what Andria looks like!

Bottom: Square dot and dash patterned ballet tops from the
knit experts at Tianello. 96. 


 

 Daytime Dresses
  
  New soft cotton Alice Dress is a breath of fresh air. A vintage         style print and dressmaker details make this a truly unique             limited edition. By b and p fashions. USA Made. 176.  


 

Tender Buttons

A fun new batch of retro print button earrings has arrived. Great 
finishing touches to any print-driven outfit! Surgical steel posts.
Supplies are limited. USA Made by Cookie & the Dude. 16.



Elegant Eyes

Brand new styling and subtle color accents make this new
shipment of sunglasses a must-see. Reasonably priced at $18.
Click photo to see more options.



Short + Sweet

These popular cotton blend dresses feature an extended short sleeve and a built-in slip. Three attractive burnout prints work well with black or grey jackets as wear-now options. 

Click for fabric close-ups. USA Made by b and p fashions. 132.


 


Simple Graphics

Artful black and white prints make a crisp Spring statement.

Top: Two simple knit tops by local talent Deborah Parker.
Medallion tunic 124. Easy Tee 112.

Bottom: Two dresses by Veeca in travel-friendly crinkle poly.
Short sleeved brushstroke tea length dress. 126.
3/4 sleeve black bodice/print skirt dress. 128.


 

 
               
Chic City Pants

Check out the new fabrics and styles from best selling pant label 
Peace of Cloth! Cropped Steffany Pant, and full-length Gloria, 
both feature side zip, slim tapered leg, and flat no band waist. Good investments. Sized 6 - 12. Priced 182. - 186.



 

 

 
Swiss Bliss

Treat yourself to the comfort of fine Swiss cotton by Calida.
Original designs and top-notch quality fashion items.

Top: Sleepwear favorites include heart print pant, Etude pink
camisole and heart motif cardigan. 88./ 38./118.

Middle: Vanity cami/panty set in a soft shade north blue. 52./30.
Click for two more options in pink.

Bottom: Cheerful floral pant in primrose pink.