Like Kafka, But With Better Clothes

Story/Art: Jim Rugg; Story: Brian Maruca; Market Editor: Doria Santlofer

1:1 Cardigan, $265, polo, $90, tie, $98, and trousers, $175, at Lacoste, 608 Fifth Ave., at 49th St. (212-459-2300). Dress, $2,495, and leggings, $745, at Maison Martin Margiela, 803 Greenwich St., at 12th St. (212-989-7612). Maison Martin Margiela boots, $1,295 at Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., at 61st St. (212-826-8900). Gilded Age jacket, $798 at Barneys New York. Henley, $218 at Scoop NYC, 473 Broadway, nr. Grand St. (212-925-3539). Felt hat, price upon request at Hermès, 691 Madison Ave., at 62nd St. (212-751-3181). 1:2 Tee, $230, blazer, $550, scarf, $295, and skirt, $275, at 3.1 Phillip Lim, 115 Mercer St., nr. Prince St. (212-334-1160).

2:1 Felt hat, $410 at Bottega Veneta, 699 Fifth Ave., nr. 54th St. (212-371-5511). 2:2 Merino-silk ribbed cardigan, $85, and cashmere knit top, $595, at Burberry, 9 E. 57th St., nr. Fifth Ave. (212-407-7100).

3:1 Wood-and-resin cuff, $471 at Marni, 161 Mercer St., nr. Houston St. (212-343-3912). Irony Chrono Retrograde watch, $225 at Swatch, 1528 Broadway, at 45th St. (212-764-5541). 3:5 Pinstripe wool jacket, $1,195, lapel vest, $398, spread-collar shirt, $385, and tie, $125, at John Varvatos, 122 Spring St., at Greene St. (212-965-0700). Lanvin rayon grosgrain ribbon dress, $4,495 at Kirna Zabête, 96 Greene St., nr. Spring St. (212-941-9656).

4:1 Marni cuffs, $696 each at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., nr. 57th St. (212-753-7300). Lanvin dress, $5,082 at Barneys New York. 4:2 Adam Kimmel coat, $850, shirt, $435, pants, $500, and boots, $500, at Bergdorf Goodman. Sunglasses, $280 at Dior Homme, 17 E. 57th St., nr. Madison Ave. (212-421-6009). Marc by Marc Jacobs tee, $68 at Bergdorf Goodman. Skirt, $298, beret, $128, and shoes, $470, at Marc by Marc Jacobs, 403 Bleecker St., at 11th St. (212-924-0026). Gloves, $515 at Missoni, 1009 Madison Ave., at 78th St. (212-517-9339). 4:3 Tim Hamilton sweater, $2,500, shirt, $410, trousers, $1,100, and tee, $210, at Bergdorf Goodman. Dress, $564 at BCBG Max Azria, 461 Fifth Ave., at 40th St. (212-991-9777).

Like Kafka, But With Better Clothes