Shop McMullen: Tucker

Designer and founder Gaby Basora is the driving force behind the effortless, chic, and lively brand Tucker. After designing a blouse for herself, Basora had the garment made at a local New York factory. Many compliments and a chance meeting with a Barneys New York buyer later, Basora had her first large production order and was on her way to turning her now signature blouse into a full collection.

Tucker has become known and loved for its effortless style and its fun, bright, bold, and whimsical prints. Basora finds her inspiration in everything from candy wrappers to Marguerite Duras, animals, and her many travels.

Described as "bohemian" and "eclectic", Tucker is becoming a staple brand, offering pieces that are timeless and ageless, yet fun and youthful.

Basora's childhood spent in her mother's art house movie theater in Seattle, and her adventures in Paris, Amsterdam, and New York are the foundation of the entire brand. While she has now grown to retailing in over 200 stores and boutiques, Basora still designs for herself and her friends, appealing to every woman with her sense of humor and intellect shown in her collections. She is also still producing through the same factory that fulfilled her very first order and makes it a priority to keep sourcing and production within the U.S.A.

Check out an exclusive interview with the amazing Gaby below

and mark March 9th on your calendar for a special Tucker trunkshow at McMullen featuring the new Spring 2013 collection!

McMullen: How did you decide to expand your collection from your signature peasant blouse into a full line?

Gaby Basora: The Tucker blouse is a blouse done very well from my modest point of view.
It was quite fresh. I had been making things for myself for years, often inspired first by the textiles…
Making the perfect top, had the domino effect of wanting to make dresses and jumpsuits, like the backless jumpsuit- glamorous enough for black tie… Katie Couric wore to the Tribeca Film Festival and won best dressed, or it can be worn casually - I was with my kids after school a few weeks ago and passed Miranda Kerr looking fabulous in hers.

MM: You try to keep manufacturing within New York. Why is that important to you?

GB: Tucker is made in the same factory that made the first order for Barneys. Whether or not that translates to the buyer of beautiful Tucker clothes, I have the same feeling of substance and integrity that I have had visiting wool factory in Italy.

MM: You used to enlarge candy wrappers to create prints for your blouses. What are some of your current inspirations for print and textiles?

GB: Russian dolls and Lipizzaner horses - It is always evolving and inspiring.

MM: Who are your favorite designers? Houses?
GB: Dries van Noten, Martin Margiela, Marni, A detacher, Chanel, YSL.

MM: What are your 3 clothing staples?

GB: Tucker,Vintage Levis, anyway they made it- jean jackets, jeans, coveralls. jean shorts…
Accessories: Loeffler Randall booties and Clare Vivier clutch.

MM: What's your favorite vacation destination?
GB: My friend's stone house in the south of France.
Cooking, sleeping, hiking, talking, eating chocolate sandwiches, taking drives to the Spanish border for tapas or over to the coast for a visit to the beach.

Click the link below to see more details on our March 9th Tucker trunkshow!

http://shopmcmullen.blogspot.com/2013/02/save-date-tucker-trunkshow.html

McMullen

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Save The Date :: Tucker Trunkshow

Save the Date!

You're invited to our exclusive trunk show featuring Tucker by Gaby Basora.

Join us for a look at the new

Spring collection.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

American Made

McMullen is proud to feature brands and designers that keep their production

and sourcing within the U.S.A.

Designers like The Podolls and Lady & the Sailor source locally grown materials to make their

textiles. Tucker, Nellie Partow, Cushnie et Ochs, and Suno are all produced in New York.

These American made designers help keep our economy moving by creating job possibilities

and helping to keep America's cotton and textile industries alive, while providing

the best quality product.

We are happy to provide you with the best our country has to offer.

McMullen

Friday, December 21, 2012

Holiday Picks :: Gifts for all of the amazing women in your life

For the Sister: Suno Boit Blocks Blouse, Rag & Bone Laurel Sweater (in store), Rag & Bone Saffron Cords,

Jerome Dreyfuss Max Bag, Rachel Comey Rye Loafer, Alexis Bittar Allegory Earrings (in store),

Alexis Bittar Bangles (in store)

For the Grandmother: Tucker Pod Coat, Rag & Bone Plush Legging, Rag & Bone Uzbeck Scarf (in store), Nmbernine Omy Clutch

For the Mom: Yigal Azrouel Coat, Rachel Comey Denim Trouser, Rag & Bone Fedora,

Rachel Comey Bootie, Nmbernine Paris Bag

Sherri's Gift Picks: 10 Crosby Derek Lam Blouse, Graham & Spencer Leather Skirt,

Rachel Comey Dazze Boot, Etten Eller Necklace (in store), Etten Eller Bracelet (in store)

All items available at Grand Ave. location and online as specified.

Stop by McMullen to shop our Holiday Picks Gift Guide

or call 510.658.6906 for more information.

Happy gifting!

McMullen

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Holiday Picks!

6 Holiday Pieces to cozy up with

this season.

Available at Grand Ave. location

and online.

1. Butter nail polish in Fiddlesticks

2. Tucker cropped jacket

3. Alexis Bittar Teatro Moderne Gold Rectangle earrings

in bk forest (in store only)

4. Souchi "Theresa" cardigan in bordeaux

5. Butter nail polish in Fairy Cake

6. Tilo Gradation scarf in Blue/Brown

Stop by McMullen to shop this weeks Holiday Picks!

or call 510.658.6906

for more information.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

New Arrivals :: Rachel Comey, Rhie, and Tucker!

Stop by McMullen to shop our latest arrivals!

Or call 510.658.6906 for more information.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

New Arrivals :: Fall Beauties by Carven, Whetherly, Parker, Tucker, Equipment, A.L.C., Victoria Beckham, and Obakki

1. Whetherly

2. Carven

3. Parker

4. Tucker - top only

5. Obakki

6. Equipment

7. A.L.C.
8. Victoria Beckham

(1-6, 8) available at Grand Ave
(7) Available at Old Oakland

Stop by McMullen to shop our latest arrivals!

Or call 510.658.6906 for more information.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

New Arrivals :: Tucker, Black Halo, Clu, and Equipment!

Stop by McMullen to shop our latest arrivals!

Or call 510.658.6906 for more information.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

New arrivals this week :: Parker, Nili Lotan, Epice, Yigal Azrouel, Demy Lee and more!

Stop by McMullen to shop our latest spring arrivals!

Or call 510.658.6906 to order or for more information.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

The store is bursting with New Arrivals!

Stop by McMullen to shop the latest spring arrivals by

Bluma Project, Current/Elliott, Cut 25,

Giada Forte, Rogan & Tucker!

Or call 510.658.6906 to order or for more information.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

New Arrivals this week :: Tucker

Stop by McMullen to shop these new Tucker dresses!

Or call 510.658.6906 to order or for more information.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Tucker Sale Item: 20% off

Tucker stripe print top
Original Price: $276
Sale Price: $220.80

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

December Designer Focus: Tucker by Gaby Basora

Tucker, which is derived from its definition “A piece of cloth draped over the bosom,” is the perfect expression of the collection, where each piece is intended to emphasize the woman wearing it and is not specific to any style or state of mind. Tucker is free-spirited, brave and nostalgic.
The daughter of a skilled knitter, she left Seattle at 15 to finish high school in Paris. Later, she studied writing and literature at Sarah Lawrence College. The designer says she used to enlarge candy wrappers to see how they’d work as a print for a blouse. Her work is consistently inspired by all things visual.

American stylist-turned-designer Gaby Basora launched Tucker in 2005 and rapidly gained international acclaim for her whimsical prints and signature peasant blouse. Expect quirky-cool floral, animal and abstract-prints on this eclectic collection of diaphanous blouses and shirt dresses and printed skirts that have turned into an international design sensation.

“The thing about my pieces is that they are easy to mix up,” said Basora. “Our clients are clever and play with pieces. A lot of my customers wear certain items with the edgier designers"— A great collaboration opportunity with the other great pieces found at McMullen that mix and match to create the best style for you.
Check out these Tucker styles and more at McMullen on Grand Avenue!

(Left) Wood chest print Smock collar blouse-$276 (petite and small remaining)