words/images Judith Ecochard "A tropical escape" inspired Whitney Pozgay's spot-on summery collection for Spring 2013--- And with the weather co-operating (hot, humid) ---the clothes were the perfect combo of pretty/fun/and cool. Cabana stripes, island floral patterns, and breezy cut-out textiles...will have the WHIT gal ready for her quick escape from the office to the beach...or the bar. Walking into the Cabana's at the Maritime Hotel---we thought - the party is on ----and the clothes on models aligned around the outdoor space... favorably reminded us of Trina Turk and Milly---two other female designers who fashion clothes in tropical bright colors with a tinge of preppy-classic aesthetic fused with that "downtown" -youthful edge. Other credits include hats by Yestadt Millinery, and the shoes....by Marais and Osborn in collaboration with Whit. Bumble and Bumble and Bobbi Brown did the hair/make-up. ...