Sea New York's Pre Spring collection contains pieces of such exquisite beauty as to render me speechless and reaching for the sal volatile. Traditional needlework is writ large throughout, with samplers, finest lace, applique and ribbon work as both embellishment and principal player. Craft inspiration may be early 19th Century but this remains modern and very playful fashion. Don't miss the Ellison Puff Sleeve Dress (with glorious embroidered motifs); the Seraphine cardigan (with the extravagant bow); the Kit Embroidery Dress (stuff of dreams) and the Diane Knit (with the cutest of cute buttons).